If you are undecided about your major or career path or if you are interested in exploring a totally new subject from multiple perspectives, the Interdisciplinary Studies program is for you! All courses are taught in English at VU Amsterdam and use interdisciplinary perspectives, welcoming students from any academic background. Many courses incorporate experiential learning activities that enhance your study program as they take you into the city. Fall semester students will enroll in a specific Program Track of 4 courses related to one theme, or ‘Minor Programme’ as it is called by VU Amsterdam. Summer students take one themed course at a time.
VU Amsterdam is a highly competitive program. Students applying for this program in the Fall semester will be waitlisted for admission, and will know their acceptance decision no later than March 30. We encourage you to work with your CEA CAPA Student Advisor to identify a backup program option.
Amsterdam
7/6/24 - 8/3/24
$6,995
5 - 7
Closed
4/27/24
2.5
Some courses may have prerequisites.
1 Year of College completed prior to program start
The majority of VU summer courses meet for a minimum of 45 U.S. contact hours and are awarded 3 ECTS credits by VU, while some courses meet for 60 contact hours and are awarded 4 ECTS credits by VU. If you choose to enroll in one session, your VU transcript will reflect 3-4 ECTS credits* for two weeks of class. If you choose to enroll in two sessions, your VU transcript will reflect 6-7 ECTS credits* for 4 weeks of class.
* CEA CAPA recommends 3 – 4 U.S. credit hours for each VU summer course. These credit hour recommendations are based on the contact hours assigned by Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam): 15 contact hours equals 1 U.S. credit. Please check with your home institution advisor regarding credit hour transferability.
Classes meet at various times, Monday-Friday. Active learning components required by the course may be schedule any day of the week.The following courses have been confirmed for this term. Please note, the host institution reserves the right to cancel or change courses without prior notification.
*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Introduction to Business and International Management | 200 | En | 45 | 3 |
New Venture Creation in the Amsterdam Entrepreneurial Ecosystem | 300 | En | 38 | 2.5 |
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Creative Coding | 300 | En | 50 | 3 |
Data Analysis in R | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
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International Criminal Justice | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
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The Circular Economy as a Social Innovation | 300 | En | 46 | 3 |
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Feeding the Billions: Challenges and Innovation in Food and Water Security | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Global Energy Transition in a Fossil World | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Governing Climate Change: Theory and Practice | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Fintech and Emerging Financing Models in a Dynamic World | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
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International Development: Global Trends via Local Case Perspectives | 300 | En | 46 | 3 |
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Human AI | 300 | En | 60 | 4 |
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International Business Leadership | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
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The Beautiful Mind: Global Perceptions of Mental Health | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
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Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Theory, Evidence, and Outlooks * | 300 | En | 35 | 2 |
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Research-Creation: Critique, Care, and Collaboration Through Creative Practice | 300 | En | 40 | 3 |
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Football Behavior Management | 300 | En | 48 | 3 |
The Entrepreneurial Mind: Strategising for a New Venture | 300 | En | 50 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Global Health | 400 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Logic as a Tool for Modelling | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
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The Attachment Nest: Development & Care within a Spectrum of (a)typical Socioemotional and Cognitive Development | 300 | En | 44 | 3 |
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*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.
Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.
From housing to excursions, our programs include a variety of inclusions to enhance your study abroad experience! Here are examples that may be available in Amsterdam. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.
Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.
You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.
Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.
Date | Description |
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July 06
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Arrival/Program Begins
Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at Schiphol Amsterdam Airport on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their assigned housing. |
July 07
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Orientation
Mandatory CEA CAPA Orientation will be held. |
July 08
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Classes Begin
Session I classes begin at VU on this day. |
July 19
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Classes End
This is the last day of Session I classes at VU. |
July 22
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Classes Begin
Session II classes begin at VU on this day. |
August 02
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Classes End
This is the last day of Session II classes at VU. |
August 03
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Program Ends/Move-Out
Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day. |
This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.
Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.
Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.