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Is this program right for you?

This program is geared for advanced undergraduates with a strong interest and background in the social sciences and humanities who seek course work with a research component, are able to work independently, and wish to live and study in an increasingly international and multicultural European capital city. 

Program Snapshot

  • CIEE course and field trips focusing on contemporary Dutch social policy provide an insider’s perspective on Amsterdam and the Netherlands
  • Wide range of courses in the humanities and social sciences
  • Study Dutch language and integrate into the Dutch and international student community through the International Student Network
  • Live in an accessible, multicultural European capital city
  • Explore other regions of the Netherlands through program excursions

Subject Areas

  • Anthropology
  • Art History
  • Communications
  • Cultural Studies
  • Culture (host country)
  • Dutch Language
  • Dutch Studies
  • European Studies
  • Gender Studies
  • Geography
  • History
  • International Relations
  • Language (host country)
  • Language, Literature, Culture (host country)
  • Literature
  • Literature (host country)
  • Political Science
  • Social Science
  • Urban Studies

About Amsterdam

Amsterdam is full of life, day and night, with world-renowned museums, art galleries, music, opera, theater, and dance. It is a truly international and multicultural city. Amsterdammers are easy-going and welcoming to foreigners, and English is the unofficial second language. With 750,000 inhabitants, Amsterdam offers the advantages of a cosmopolitan center with a small-town feel. Because the city is so compact, bicycles are perhaps the most convenient means of transportation; in fact, bicycles outnumber the people in Amsterdam!

Where You'll Study

University of Amsterdam

The University of Amsterdam (UvA) dates from Amsterdam’s heyday in the 17th century when the city was one of the world’s most important ports and trading centers. The Athenaeum Illustre, which later became the University of Amsterdam, was founded in 1632. The University is spread out over various parts of the city center and is situated in old buildings and in modern high rises. UvA has an enrollment of 25,000 students and a strong commitment to international education, as reflected in its international student body and curriculum.

Thoughts From Abroad

"I realized I missed Amsterdam when I held out my right hand to turn right in my car rather than on my bike.” Statements like these exemplify the lasting impressions students have after spending a semester or year at the CIEE Study Center in Amsterdam. Not only do students miss their bike as part of their Amsterdam lifestyle, but they also miss the multicultural population and the Dutch with their innovative perspective on social issues. They miss the opportunity to live and study in Dutch society where progressive policies, culture, tolerance, and an international focus are key. Furthermore, there’s the abundance of cultural activities as venues across Amsterdam host both the world’s biggest pop stars as well as new talent from across the globe. Students often comment on the ability of the Dutch to preserve the old charm while making room for the new. Amsterdam is a city that draws students back, whether just for a visit, a master’s program, or a job down the road.

For those wanting to experience a different approach on ideas of migration and integration, housing and urban planning, drug policies, gender and sexuality, and other contemporary social policies, this is the place for you. I hope that Amsterdam will make the same lasting impressions on you as it has me and countless others.

— Hannah Huber, Resident Director

Staff Bios

Hannah Huber, Resident Director, comes to CIEE with a rich background in international educational exchange having studied abroad in the Netherlands, Bologna, Italy, and Norwich, England. Having first set foot in the Netherlands as a Rotary exchange student, she developed a love for the country and its people. After graduating from Dickinson College with a bachelor’s degree in American Studies, she worked for the Dutch Embassy in Washington, DC. Hannah then moved to Amsterdam and received her master’s degree in American Studies with a minor in Educational Policy and Management at the University of Amsterdam. Having experienced student life in Amsterdam firsthand, she is able to help and relate to CIEE students.

Renee Spruit, Resident Coordinator, has a Master’s degree from the ISHSS in track migration and ethnic studies and a bachelor’s degree in communication management from Hogeschool van Utrecht. Renee studied abroad at Seneca College in Toronto, Canada. She brings a wealth of knowledge about Amsterdam and the Netherlands to CIEE students and assists the Resident Director in coordinating housing, excursions, and cultural activities.

Recommended Credit

semester: 15 semester/22.5 quarter hours if taking the CIEE Dutch class, or 16 semester/24 quarter hours, if taking only ISHSS and UvA courses.
academic year: 31–32 semester/ 46.5–48 quarter hours

Eligibility Requirements

  • Overall GPA 3.0
  • Junior status strongly recommended
  • Highly qualified sophomores are accepted with UvA and CIEE approval

Program Dates

Fall 20098/26/2009 - 12/17/2009
Academic Year 2009-108/26/2009 - 6/3/2010
Spring 20101/25/2010 - 6/3/2010

Application Deadlines

Fall 20094/1/2009
Academic Year 2009-104/1/2009
Spring 201011/1/2009

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Duration

Fall 200916 weeks
late August - late December
Academic Year 2009-1038 weeks
late August - early June
Spring 201016 weeks
late January - early June

CIEE Costs

CIEE program fees, inclusions, and estimated additional costs, are outlined below. Please note that CIEE reserves the right to adjust its fees in the event of significant change in exchange rates or other factors beyond its control. The actual cost of the programs may vary slightly for students from different institutions.

For comprehensive fee breakdowns and estimated additional costs, click the costs below:

  • Fall 2009 $15,500
    The CIEE fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, host university identity card, foreign police registration fee, a museum card, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$11,111
    Housing$4,315
    Medical Insurance$74
    Total$15,500

    The CIEE fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, host university identity card, foreign police registration fee, a museum card, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)$1,350
    Personal Expenses$2,500
    Meals$2,300
    Books and Supplies$450
    Local Transportation$125
    Total$6,725


  • Academic Year 2009-10 $27,900
    The CIEE fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, host university identity card, foreign police registration fee, a museum card, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$19,196
    Housing$8,630
    Medical Insurance$74
    Total$27,900

    The CIEE fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, host university identity card, foreign police registration fee, a museum card, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)$1,350
    Personal Expenses$5,000
    Meals$4,600
    Books and Supplies$900
    Local Transportation$250
    Total$12,100


  • Spring 2010 $15,500
    The CIEE fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, host university identity card, foreign police registration fee, a museum card, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$10,431
    Housing$4,995
    Medical Insurance$74
    Total$15,500

    The CIEE fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, host university identity card, foreign police registration fee, a museum card, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)$1,350
    Meals$2,300
    Personal Expenses$2,500
    Books and Supplies$450
    Local Transportation$125
    Total$6,725


Scholarship Information

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