Summer in Amsterdam Available Sessions
Get a Flight Credit worth up to $750
when you apply with code* by October 17, 2023
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.
Requirements
- Overview
- Location:
- Amsterdam
- Dates:
- early Jul 2024 - mid Jul 2024
- Price:
- $4,395
- Credits:
- 3 - 4
- Deadlines
- Apply by:
- 3/30/24
- Withdraw by:
- 4/27/24
- Application Requirements
- Complete Application
- CV/Resume
- Transcript - Unofficial
- $95 Online Application Fee
- Eligibility
- Education Completed:
- 1 Year of College completed prior to program start
- Course Prerequisites:
- Some courses may have prerequisites.
- Minimum GPA:
- 2.5
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.
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.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.
3-4
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
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Sample Calendar
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