- Amsterdam, Netherlands
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.
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
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- Minimum 3.0 GPA and at least sophomore standing
- No previous language required
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, $30/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:
- Program: January 25, 2027 to May 29, 2027
- Instructional: January 25, 2027 to May 28, 2027
- Final Deadline: September 3, 2026
Application Code
220036
Program Coordinator
Daniel E Ach
Additional Resources
Program Website
Peer Evaluations
Scholarships
Video
Scholarships
Next Step
(1) View Explore Education Abroad 101. (2) Review the provider website for all program details. (3) Apply to IES Abroad. (4) Apply to UT. See the Education Abroad How to Apply / Affiliate webpage for details. **For May and later, programs will be listed in Via. See website for more updates.