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As the capital of the Netherlands, Amsterdam has a central place in European economic, political, and cultural history. Yet, the city is far from frozen in time some of the most forward-looking socio-political policy in the world originates here. The IES Abroad Amsterdam programs take advantage of this city's unique balance of history and contemporary culture, offering you the chance to independently structure your studies at well-established academic institutions.

There are 6 semester programs to choose from: (1) Business & Economics (2) Law & Criminology (3) Psychology & Sciences (4) Social Sciences & Humanities (5) Direct-enroll at Conservatorium van Amsterdam (music) (6) Direct-enroll at Gerrit Rietveld Academie (art/design); and 1 summer program in Society, Culture & Gender.

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Area(s) of Study

  • Anthropology
  • Dutch
  • Journalism
  • Social Work
  • Architecture
  • Economics
  • Law
  • Sociology
  • Art History
  • European Studies
  • Music
  • Studio Art
  • Communication
  • Geography
  • Performance
  • Theatre And Dance
  • Communication Studies
  • Government
  • Psychology
  • Urban Studies
  • Comparative Literature
  • History
  • Religious Studies
  • Voice
  • Computer Science
  • International Relations And Gl
  • Social Science
  • Women's And Gender Studies
  • Design
  • Japanese

Sponsored by IES - a UT Affiliate

Academic Information

Students enroll in 15-18 credits of English-taught courses at the IES study center with other US students or enroll in courses at Universiteit van Amsterdam. Other options include direct enrollment at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam (Music) the Gerrit Reitveld Academie (Studio Art).

Faculty

There are 6 semester programs to choose from: (1) Business & Economics (2) Law & Criminology (3) Psychology & Sciences (4) Social Sciences & Humanities (5) Direct-enroll at Conservatorium van Amsterdam (music) (6) Direct-enroll at Gerrit Rietveld Academie (art/design); and 1 summer program in Society, Culture & Gender.

Language(s) of Instruction

English and Dutch

Eligibility

Service Learning/Internship

  • Service Learning - No
  • Internship - No

Housing

Housing options vary by program but usually include the option of a Studio or private room in a shared Residence Hall apartment. See the IES website and catalog (liked below) for details.

Open To

Students from all colleges and schools

Program Cost

Students pay $75 app. fee, $19/wk intl. insurance, and a $600 affiliated studies registration fee to UT. Students pay an app. and program fee (tuition, housing) to IES minus a $2000 grant (long sem. only). See IES website for details. Federal fin. aid and scholarships apply for full-time status (6 summer/12 semester credits).

Dates:

- Spring
  • Program: January 29, 2025 to June 1, 2025
  • Instructional: January 30, 2025 to May 31, 2025
  • Final Deadline: October 15, 2024
- Summer Whole
  • Program: June 3, 2026 to July 18, 2026
  • Instructional: June 3, 2026 to July 18, 2026
  • Final Deadline: March 1, 2026
- Fall
  • Program: August 27, 2026 to December 20, 2026
  • Instructional: August 28, 2026 to December 19, 2026
  • Final Deadline: March 5, 2026

Application Code

220036

Program Coordinator

Daniel E Ach

Additional Resources

Program Website
Peer Evaluations
Scholarships
Video
Scholarships

Next Step

1) View mandatory advising videos: Explore: Education Abroad 101. Attend a live EA Q&A to ask questions. 2) View the Ready to Apply video. 3) Self-authorize your application via the Get Started link below and apply! PC: Sarah Survance. Find advising videos, Q&A events at https://global.utexas.edu/abroad/apply/advising

Program information above is subject to change