Summer in Amsterdam Available Sessions
$1,000 Flight Voucher when you apply with code by March 04, 2021
About the Program
Spend your summer in Amsterdam learning in an intensive, highly interactive, small classroom environment and experience the vibrant culture of the Netherlands’ capital city. 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. Whether you want to learn about computer science or food security, global health or entrepreneurship, Amsterdam promises you an unforgettable summer.
Program Notes
Summer 2021 Update: VU Amsterdam is offering a mix of in-person and online courses for Summer 2021. Please note, the university will decide in May 2021 whether in-person courses are feasible and, if not, all courses will be switched to an online format. Even though you select online courses, you have the opportunity to travel to and stay in Amsterdam while completing your coursework.
Requirements
- Overview
- Location:
- Amsterdam
- Dates:
- 7/3/21 - 7/17/21
- Price:
- $3,795
- Credits:
- 3
- Deadlines
- Apply by:
- 4/23/21
- Withdraw by:
- 4/30/21
- Application Requirements
- Complete Application
- $95 Online Application Fee
- Transcript - Unofficial
- Eligibility
- Education Completed:
- 1 Year of College completed prior to program start
- Minimum GPA:
- 2.5
- Course Prerequisites:
- Some courses may have prerequisites.
Program Structure
The summer is divided into two intensive block sessions, each of which are two weeks long. You’ll enroll in 1 course per two-week block session. You have the freedom to customize your summer, by choosing to enroll in one, or two blocks
sessions. Different courses are offered during each block session, and we encourage you to review all course offerings before making a selection.
Summer courses meet for a minimum of 45 U.S. contact hours and are awarded at 3 U.S. credits. If you choose to enroll in one session, you’ll receive 3 credits for two weeks of class. If you choose to enroll in two sessions, you’ll
receive 6 credits for 4 weeks of class.
Classes meet at various times, Monday-Friday. Active learning components required by the course may be schedule any day of the week.
You will select your session(s) and course(s) prior to departure. You will be enrolled into courses based on their availability. Some courses do fill up quickly. It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your
home university prior to your departure due to course availabilities. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.
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Credits
All Levels Course Structure
Courses
The host institution has offered the following courses in the past. Please note that course listings may not be finalized until the start of the term; we’ll post an updated list when the host institution finalizes its offerings.
*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.
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Excursions
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.
Sample Budget
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.
Sample Calendar
The calendar for this program is coming soon; please check back later.