Best Amsterdam Study Abroad Programs

Amsterdam is one of the world’s most internationally diverse cities and has a rich history; what better place to dive deep into global social science and humanities than here?  

• Program Length: 18 weeks 
• Eligibility: 3.0 Overall GPA 
• Cost: $22,950 
• Course Highlight: Cross-Cultural Psychology  
• Location Fun Fact: Amsterdam has more canals than Venice and more bridges than Paris 
• Featured CIEE Excursion: Experience a world-class Dutch theater or dance performance 

Program #2: Summer Business + Communications 

If you have a business or communications studies background, our Summer Business + Communications program is perfect for you. Visit the national stock exchange, explore Dutch contemporary television, intercultural communication, and more. Plus, spending part of your summer in beautiful Amsterdam is unbeatable.  

• Program Length: Four weeks 
• Eligibility: 2.5 Overall GPA 
• Cost: $5,650 
• Course Highlight: International Marketing 
• Location Fun Fact: The Netherlands is the world’s biggest flower exporter 
• Featured CIEE Excursion: Paddle a canoe through the Amsterdamse Bos (Amsterdam Forest)  

Program #3: Business + Culture  

Amsterdam is an economic hub featuring a wide range of businesses, from startups to corporate giants. This unique city is also eco-conscious and is making strides in the sustainability space. Studying business and culture here is a dream come true for those passionate about our increasingly globalized economy.  

• Program Length: 18 weeks 
• Eligibility: 3.0 Overall GPA 
• Cost: $22,950 
• Course Highlight: Political and Economic Development of the Netherlands and the EU 
• Location Fun Fact: The Netherlands was the first country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage  
• Featured CIEE Excursion: Discover Amsterdam’s canal belt on a private canal cruise or kayak ride 

Program #4: Summer Contemporary Netherlands Studies 

Known for its innovations in public health, equality, eco-friendly practices, and more, Amsterdam’s contemporary systems are unique and there’s a lot to learn!  

With our Summer Contemporary Netherlands Studies, you’ll have the chance to choose from three sessions and courses about the Dutch public health system, gender, race, sexuality, and popular culture, and racialization in the Netherlands.  

A few other details about this incredible program: 

• Program length: Four weeks 
• Eligibility: 2.5 Overall GPA  
• Cost: $5,650 
• Course Highlight: Intercultural Communication and Leadership 
• Location Fun Fact: Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum is one of the most visited attractions in the city, drawing hundreds of thousands (sometimes even millions) of visitors each year 
• Featured CIEE Excursion: Take a trip to the Eastern Scheldt storm surge barrier 

Program #5: January in Amsterdam  

Spend part of your winter in Amsterdam where you’ll get to choose from topics on the Dutch public health system and many topics of Dutch culture.   

• Program Length: Three weeks 
• Eligibility: 2.5 Overall GPA 
• Cost: $3,950 
• Course Highlight: Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Popular Culture  
• Location Fun Fact: The Netherlands has the most bicyclists per capita of any country in the world 
• Featured CIEE Excursion: Attend an incredible performance at the Royal Concertgebouw  

Program #6: Summer Comparative Public Health Systems I + II (London + Amsterdam) 

Closely examine healthcare issues and intercultural perspectives of the British and Dutch in this fun and multi-faceted program taking place in two European cities!  

• Program Length: Eight weeks 
• Eligibility: 2.5 Overall GPA 
• Cost: $8,750 
• Course Highlight: Contemporary Challenges in Global Health
• Location Fun Fact: There are around 2,500 houseboats in Amsterdam 
• Featured CIEE Excursion: Enjoy an open-air movie screening at a popular Amsterdam city beach 

Program #7: Summer Comparative Public Health Systems II + III (London + Amsterdam) 

Offered in the summer, you’ll have the chance to dive deep into the similarities and differences between the British and Dutch public health systems and their modern-day challenges.  

• Program Length: Eight weeks 
• Eligibility: 2.5 Overall GPA 
• Cost: $8,750 
• Course Highlight: Public Health in the Netherlands 
• Location Fun Fact: Amsterdam and London are separated by the English Channel and are about an hour apart by plane and seven hours by boat  
• Featured CIEE Excursion: Visit the countryside and explore authentic fisherman towns  

Take the Next Step 

If you’re ready to start your study abroad in Amsterdam, take note of a few steps below. 

Step #1: Map out your journey.