amsterdam skyline at dusk
Amsterdam, Netherlands

Open Campus Block

Study Program

Study here for a full term, or visit up to 2 additional locations within the same term. Use our program builder tool to discover your options!

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6 weeks

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12 weeks

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6 weeks

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12 weeks

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Dates

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6 weeks

Costs

Credit

6 - 7 per Block semester hours

9 - 10.5 per Block quarter hours

Eligibility

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Dates

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6 weeks

Costs

Credit

6 - 7 per Block semester hours

9 - 10.5 per Block quarter hours

Eligibility

Application Deadline

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Dates

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12 weeks

Costs

Credit

6 - 7 per Block semester hours

9 - 10.5 per Block quarter hours

Eligibility

Application Deadline

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Dates

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6 weeks

Costs

Credit

6 - 7 per Block semester hours

9 - 10.5 per Block quarter hours

Eligibility

Application Deadline

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Dates

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12 weeks

Costs

Credit

6 - 7 per Block semester hours

9 - 10.5 per Block quarter hours

Eligibility

Application Deadline

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Dates

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6 weeks

Costs

Credit

6 - 7 per Block semester hours

9 - 10.5 per Block quarter hours

Eligibility

Application Deadline

Apply Now

Request Information

Overview

Come discover the city that invented globalization and is currently host to one of the largest communities of international students in Europe: Amsterdam! Whether you decide to call Amsterdam home for one or two six-week blocks, during this Open Campus Block program you’ll learn about the liberal and progressive policies of the Netherlands in CIEE-catered courses across various subject areas while experiencing the Amsterdam lifestyle and unique gezelligheid (conviviality) of Dutch society.

At CIEE Amsterdam, dive into the city’s rich past, critically revisit the Dutch Golden Age, and learn how Amsterdam is preparing for future challenges faced by sustainable cities. All of that in a single place; a city at the forefront of economic innovation with policies built on “Doughnut Economics,” ensuring a solid social foundation, respectful of our environmental ceiling.

Outside the classroom, you’ll have every opportunity to experience Amsterdam on your terms. Explore the city’s 165 canals, appreciate its 17th-century architecture, tour its well-preserved historic neighborhoods, eat your fill of stroopwafel, and so much more on this one-of-a-kind journey. 

BUILD YOUR STUDY ABROAD ADVENTURE  

Designed for students who require a flexible study abroad experience, CIEE's Open Campus Block program was thoughtfully structured to be completely customizable. Select one, two, or three six-week blocks per term at any CIEE Open Campus Block location.   

Unique Experiences

CYCLE YOUR WAY THROUGH THE CITY’S “GLOBAL VILLAGE”

Where neighborhoods maintain very strong local identities

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EXPLORE THE LAYERS OF DUTCH VISUAL ARTS

From classical Dutch masters to Dutch designers, and the one and only van Gogh

GET TO KNOW DUTCH CUISINE

In this exciting culinary hotspot, including cheese tastings, Dutch pancakes, and more

2 METERS

BELOW SEA LEVEL

180

NATIONALITIES

1,281

BRIDGES

Experience
  • ciee center amsterdam student meeting
  • Amsterdam
  • Amsterdam bikes at sunset

Your Destination

Immerse yourself in Amsterdam’s unique bike culture where young and old, rich and poor, electric and cargo bikes all commute on the city’s state-of-the-art cycling infrastructure. And watch out for a different urban jungle type of traffic!

Amsterdam has developed a world-class know-how for its museums and for showcasing its rich cultural heritage. This is due to the excellent preservation of historical landmarks, such as the 17th Century Canal Ring, but also to the capacity of the Dutch society to look back and critically at the darker elements of the Golden Age.  

Amsterdam, like New York, is a city that (almost) never sleeps. The nightlife – ranging from the local brown cafés where everyone gets together and occasionally has the entire pub singing together, to world-famous DJs – is bound to have you dance the night away, reasonably of course!

CIEE wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. Local CIEE staff have provided details about conditions and cultural attitudes that students with specific identities might encounter in Amsterdam. 

The Culture

amsterdam the hague

Excursions & Activities

Ample activities and day trips will be offered to immerse you in Dutch culture and Amsterdam’s historical heritage. Excursions may include:  

  • Visits to Dutch cities such as Utrecht, The Hague, or Haarlem
  • Exploring the unique Dutch landscape on Texel, one of the Dutch Wadden Islands  
  • A tour of De Hoge Veluwe National Park, a Dutch national park 
  • Overnight trips to Maastricht, the Frisian Islands, and Antwerp (Belgium) 
amsterdam students in classroom setting

Academic Projects

Students may optionally participate in directed independent research, combining real-world experiences and seminars to maximize learning.  If an academic project of this nature excites you, design your own personal research project and benefit from the direction of a local academic specialist to make the most of this unique opportunity to engage in fieldwork. 

Program Blogs

From CIEE

Amsterdam Top 5 Museums to Visit

By College Study Abroad Ambassador at CIEE

By: Emma Janssen Amsterdam is a bustling city with incredible tourist attractions that you must see when you’re here! Having spent almost three months studying abroad in Amsterdam, I’ve had... keep reading

From CIEE

Top 20 Things to Do in Amsterdam

By Erin Bankersen at CIEE

Want to learn about the best things to do in Amsterdam? When you are a tourist, you hear one side of the story of Amsterdam, but when you are living... keep reading

From CIEE

A tip and 5 recommendations for Amsterdam

By CIEE Amsterdam at CIEE

Have you too been captivated by the pictures of the canals, the exquisite cuisine of Bitterballen and Stroopwafels, and the concept of being able to live without a car? Come... keep reading

Housing
Academics

Academics

Stay in Amsterdam for up to two blocks or add on blocks in other CIEE Open Campus Block program locations (Berlin, Buenos Aires, Cape Town, Copenhagen, Dublin, Kyoto, London, Madrid, Monteverde, Paris, Prague, Rome, Santiago, Seoul, Singapore, Shanghai, Sydney, or Yucatán) to experience more intercultural learning. Students can choose from a variety of disciplines within seven different tracks: Art and Architecture; Business; Communications, Journalism, and New Media; Global and Community Health; International Relations and Political Science; Language, Literature, and Culture; or STEM and Society.  

Most courses are taught in English by CIEE faculty. 

CIEE Amsterdam is conveniently located a short walk away from the University of Amsterdam in a thriving, student-friendly neighborhood surrounded by cafés, restaurants, and picturesque canals. 

Arizona State University: Enhance your international academic coursework with optional online courses that best align with your degree requirements and interests. ASU offers thousands of online courses in asynchronous sessions that fit within the CIEE academic calendar, so you can study abroad with CIEE while continuing to meet all your academic goals. 

GPA

2.5 

Additional Requirements

Please refer to the detailed Program Essential Eligibility Criteria.

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and CIEE staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Requirements

Students are required to enroll in two credit-bearing courses each block. Students attending the program for all three blocks in a semester may select one block in which to enroll in only one course. 

Online Course Options: Open Campus Block students can substitute their CIEE courses with ASU online courses at no charge as below:

  • One block students:  2 required courses (up to 8 credits) can be an ASU course in blocks one or three
  • Two block students:  1 required course (up to 4 credits) can be an ASU course. For example:
    • 1 ASU course in block one or block three
  • Three block students:  2 required courses (up to 8 credits) can be ASU courses. For example:
    • up to 2 ASU courses in block one or block three

Program Credit

  • One Block: 6-7 U.S semester/9-10.5 quarter credits  
  • Two Blocks: 12-14 U.S. semester/18-21 quarter credits
  • Three Blocks: 15-18 U.S. semester/22.5-27 quarter credits

Students can remain in Amsterdam for up to two consecutive blocks, but can add a block at another Open Campus Block location

Course Credit

  • CIEE Courses: Typically, 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours  
    • Language Courses: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 60 contact hours  
    • Lab Courses: 4 U.S. semester/6 quarter credits; 60 contact hours  
  • CIEE Directed Independent Research: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 15 contact hours, 100-120 research hours  

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and CIEE staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Academic Culture

Each six-week course is a full semester in content, so the pace is accelerated and the workload is demanding. CIEE courses are designed to follow U.S. academic culture and standards. The class environment typically features a combination of traditional lecture and discussion with co-curricular excursions and activities. Heavy emphasis is placed on student participation. To avoid falling behind, students should not plan personal travel out of Amsterdam when classes are in session and plan trips for the long weekends in between blocks. 

ASU Courses: You may find yourself in classes with students from ASU, other American universities, and students from around the world. Some are earning their degrees entirely online, while others, like you, are supplementing their education with an online course. You’ll receive direct and individualized support from faculty, 100% online. Most ASU online courses are asynchronous, meaning there are no set log-in times, but make sure to verify this before the add/drop deadline in case you want to make a change.

Class Format

Courses taught at CIEE Amsterdam are typically for CIEE students only. Classes are scheduled Monday through Friday and meet either two, three, or four times per week, and attendance is strictly enforced both for classes and required co-curricular excursions. Students should expect an average of two hours of preparation required for each hour in class. Instruction is supported and augmented online by our learning management system, Canvas. Some courses may be facilitated as a Hybrid course by an instructor from a location that is separate from your own. In a Hybrid course, you will learn either face-to-face or online, depending on your location.  

ASU online courses meet in “sessions” that are 7.5 weeks long in semesters and 6 weeks long in the summer, and all work must be completed within the session dates regardless of when your other CIEE courses begin or end. You’ll need a standard PC or Mac desktop or laptop computer with a download speed higher than 25 Mbps, as well as access to email, productivity software like Microsoft Office and other applications needed to perform a variety of educational functions. Most course materials you will need are available online. Since you are working mostly or entirely asynchronously, you’re given deadlines for your assignments by your instructor or in your syllabus, but you can work at your own pace within these due dates. Most instructors suggest a recommended pace to optimize your learning, but you have the flexibility to complete your ASU courses while pursuing your studies at your CIEE location.

Grading

The U.S. grading scale of A-F is used. Students are graded on the basis of attendance, class participation, homework, project work, presentations, and mid-term and final examinations. Learning outcomes assessment is continuous through personal reflections, evaluation feedback, self-assessment, and requirements as set out in course syllabi. 

ASU grading follows the same format and standards as ASU courses taught in-person. As a U.S. institution of higher education, the grading practices should be familiar to any CIEE student. ASU awards grades of "A+," "A," "A-," "B+," " B," "B-," "C+," "C," "D," or "E.” “Pass/fail” or “Audit” is not allowed for CIEE students. Please see the CIEE Academic Manual for Students for more information about your grades.

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and CIEE staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Language of Instruction

English and/or Dutch 

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and CIEE staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Courses

Course Information

Course Notes

  • Courses are listed by block and track; course list subject to change. Courses are in English unless otherwise noted. “GI” denotes courses that are offered at multiple CIEE locations.
  • Use the Course Comparison Tools to compare classes offered across all Open Campus Block programs for each block
  • Students studying for three blocks who wish to complete a lab course will be required to opt out of one course to remain within the program credit range.  
  • Most courses are taught face-to-face and offered only for students at one location. CIEE offers some courses in a hybrid format, available to multiple program locations to increase course choices. A hybrid class is taught synchronously in a classroom in one location, and students in the program at other CIEE locations join live online. Hybrid courses can be identified in the course list as those whose course codes end in “CIEE,” and the title will include the location of instruction. Regardless of your location, you will apply what you learn from the instructor and course materials in your location. Co-curricular activities are tailored to each student’s location to promote local, experiential, and intercultural learning for all.  
  • The following courses will be added to the below Spring 2025 CIEE Courses list soon:
    • Culture and Cuisine in the Netherlands
    • Dutch Art
    • Dutch Design, Architecture, and Innovation
    • Dutch Language - Beginning I
    • Survival Dutch

Academic Projects

  • Academic Projects will be offered onsite (either in-person or remotely), dependent on availability and in compliance with local health and safety regulations.
  • Academic Project placement will be designed based on the student’s project learning goals, qualifications, resume, and availability of placements in location or within the Open Campus Block network, either in-person or remotely. The process is highly individualized and goal oriented. Students enrolled in an Academic Project will receive additional academic support that informs and enhances the placement experience. 
  • Students applying for an Academic Project are required to submit additional materials during the course selection process.

Language Classes

During course selection, students interested in a non-introductory Dutch language course will be instructed to take an online language assessment to determine their proficiency level. Enrollment will be finalized on-site and is based on assessment outcomes. 

  • Students may opt into the non-credit Survival Dutch course (once) during the on-site orientation.

Fall Block I 2025

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Art and Architecture Track

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Business Track

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Global and Community Health Track

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Language, Literature, and Culture Track

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STEM and Society Track

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Fall Block II 2025

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Art and Architecture Track

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Business Track

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Communications, Journalism, and New Media Track

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Global and Community Health Track

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Language, Literature, and Culture Track

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STEM and Society Track

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Fall Block III 2025

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Business Track

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International Relations and Political Science Track

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Language, Literature, and Culture Track

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STEM and Society Track

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Spring Block I 2025

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Art and Architecture Track

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Business Track

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Global and Community Health Track

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Language, Literature, and Culture Track

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STEM and Society Track

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Spring Block II 2025

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Art and Architecture Track

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Business Track

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Communications, Journalism, and New Media Track

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Semester Credit

Global and Community Health Track

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Semester Credit

Language, Literature, and Culture Track

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Semester Credit

STEM and Society Track

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Semester Credit

Spring Block III 2025

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Language
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Business Track

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Language
Semester Credit

International Relations and Political Science Track

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Semester Credit

Language, Literature, and Culture Track

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Semester Credit

STEM and Society Track

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Semester Credit

CIEE proudly partners with ASU to deliver asynchronous, online coursework that aligns with your degree requirements from anywhere you study abroad.

CIEE and ASU offer courses online per program eligibility, at no additional charge. Be sure to review online courses with your home school advisor.

Check the CIEE Program Dates and ASU start dates below to maximize course options within your program! 

Search ASU Online Courses BROWSE FAQs for more INFO

 

Program Options
Program Options


 

Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at CIEE's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple CIEE sites.

Scholarships

Scholarships & Grants

CIEE offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.

Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:

  • Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
  • McDermott Health Sciences, Nursing, and Public Health Merit Scholarships
  • Stohl International Undergraduate Research Scholarships
  • CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
  • MSI Grant
  • Trailblazer Grant

To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application.

Learn more about scholarships

Dates & Fees

Dates & Fees

You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.

Program

Application Due

Start Date

End Date

Fees & Housing

Program Spring Block I 2025 6 weeks Application Due Deadline Passed Start Date End Date Fees & Housing $7,250
Program Spring Blocks I, II 2025 12 weeks Application Due Deadline Passed Start Date End Date Fees & Housing $14,500
Program Spring Block II 2025 6 weeks Application Due Deadline Passed Start Date End Date Fees & Housing $7,250
Program Spring Blocks II, III 2025 12 weeks Application Due Deadline Passed Start Date End Date Fees & Housing $14,500
Program Spring Block III 2025 6 weeks Application Due Deadline Passed Start Date End Date Fees & Housing $7,250
Program Fall Block I 2025 6 weeks Start Date End Date Fees & Housing $7,250
Program Fall Blocks I, II 2025 12 weeks Start Date End Date Fees & Housing $14,500
Program Fall Block II 2025 6 weeks Start Date End Date Fees & Housing $7,250
Program Fall Blocks II, III 2025 12 weeks Start Date End Date Fees & Housing $14,500
Program Fall Block III 2025 6 weeks Start Date End Date Fees & Housing $7,250

To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.

Program Fees

CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.

Participation Confirmation = $300*

Educational Costs = $4,456**

Housing = $2,300***

Insurance = $194

Total Fees = $7,250

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee = $705

International Airfare = $1,250††

Local Transportation = $235†††

Personal expenses = $170††††

Total Costs = $2,360

Optional Housing

CIEE accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.

Select Plus Housing Fee = $900

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

*non-refundable fee

**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.

For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.

††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

†††This would cover six round trips per week from students' housing to the UvA campus/the CIEE classroom

††††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries

Program Fees

CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.

Participation Confirmation = $300*

Educational Costs = $9,406**

Housing = $4,600***

Insurance = $194

Total Fees = $14,500

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee = $1,410

International Airfare = $1,250††

Local Transportation = $470†††

Personal expenses = $340††††

Total Costs = $3,470

Optional Housing

CIEE accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.

Select Plus Housing Fee = $1,800

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

*non-refundable fee

**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.

For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.

††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

†††This would cover six round trips per week from students' housing to the UvA campus/the CIEE classroom

††††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries

Program Fees

CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.

Participation Confirmation = $300*

Educational Costs = $4,456**

Housing = $2,300***

Insurance = $194

Total Fees = $7,250

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee = $705

International Airfare = $1,250††

Local Transportation = $235†††

Personal expenses = $170††††

Total Costs = $2,360

Optional Housing

CIEE accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.

Select Plus Housing Fee = $900

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

*non-refundable fee

**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.

For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.

††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

†††This would cover six round trips per week from students' housing to the UvA campus/the CIEE classroom

††††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries

Program Fees

CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.

Participation Confirmation = $300*

Educational Costs = $9,406**

Housing = $4,600***

Insurance = $194

Total Fees = $14,500

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee = $1,410

International Airfare = $1,250††

Local Transportation = $470†††

Personal expenses = $340††††

Total Costs = $3,470

Optional Housing

CIEE accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.

Select Plus Housing Fee = $1,800

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

*non-refundable fee

**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.

For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.

††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

†††This would cover six round trips per week from students' housing to the UvA campus/the CIEE classroom

††††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries

Program Fees

CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.

Participation Confirmation = $300*

Educational Costs = $4,456**

Housing = $2,300***

Insurance = $194

Total Fees = $7,250

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee = $705

International Airfare = $1,250††

Local Transportation = $235†††

Personal expenses = $170††††

Total Costs = $2,360

Optional Housing

CIEE accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.

Select Plus Housing Fee = $900

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

*non-refundable fee

**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.

For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.

††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

†††This would cover six round trips per week from students' housing to the UvA campus/the CIEE classroom

††††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries

Program Fees

CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.

Participation Confirmation = $300*

Educational Costs = $4,456**

Housing = $2,300***

Insurance = $194

Total Fees = $7,250

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee = $705

International Airfare = $1,250††

Local Transportation = $235†††

Personal expenses = $170††††

Total Costs = $2,360

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

*non-refundable fee

**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.

For students in residence halls/apartments, you should budget approx. $470 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly. For students in homestays, families typically provide two meals a day, students should budget $245 to purchase groceries for the remaining meals or more if you plan on eating out regularly.

††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

†††This would cover six round trips per week from students' housing to the UvA campus/the CIEE classroom

††††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries

Program Fees

CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.

Participation Confirmation = $300*

Educational Costs = $9,406**

Housing = $4,600***

Insurance = $194

Total Fees = $14,500

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee = $1,410

International Airfare = $1,250††

Local Transportation = $470†††

Personal expenses = $340††††

Total Costs = $3,470

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

*non-refundable fee

**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.

For students in residence halls/apartments, you should budget approx. $470 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly. For students in homestays, families typically provide two meals a day, students should budget $245 to purchase groceries for the remaining meals or more if you plan on eating out regularly.

††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

†††This would cover six round trips per week from students' housing to the UvA campus/the CIEE classroom

††††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries

Program Fees

CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.

Participation Confirmation = $300*

Educational Costs = $4,456**

Housing = $2,300***

Insurance = $194

Total Fees = $7,250

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee = $705

International Airfare = $1,250††

Local Transportation = $235†††

Personal expenses = $170††††

Total Costs = $2,360

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

*non-refundable fee

**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.

For students in residence halls/apartments, you should budget approx. $470 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly. For students in homestays, families typically provide two meals a day, students should budget $245 to purchase groceries for the remaining meals or more if you plan on eating out regularly.

††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

†††This would cover six round trips per week from students' housing to the UvA campus/the CIEE classroom

††††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries

Program Fees

CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.

Participation Confirmation = $300*

Educational Costs = $9,406**

Housing = $4,600***

Insurance = $194

Total Fees = $14,500

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee = $1,410

International Airfare = $1,250††

Local Transportation = $470†††

Personal expenses = $340††††

Total Costs = $3,470

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

*non-refundable fee

**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.

For students in residence halls/apartments, you should budget approx. $470 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly. For students in homestays, families typically provide two meals a day, students should budget $245 to purchase groceries for the remaining meals or more if you plan on eating out regularly.

††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

†††This would cover six round trips per week from students' housing to the UvA campus/the CIEE classroom

††††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries

Program Fees

CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.

Participation Confirmation = $300*

Educational Costs = $4,456**

Housing = $2,300***

Insurance = $194

Total Fees = $7,250

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee = $705

International Airfare = $1,250††

Local Transportation = $235†††

Personal expenses = $170††††

Total Costs = $2,360

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

*non-refundable fee

**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.

For students in residence halls/apartments, you should budget approx. $470 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly. For students in homestays, families typically provide two meals a day, students should budget $245 to purchase groceries for the remaining meals or more if you plan on eating out regularly.

††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

†††This would cover six round trips per week from students' housing to the UvA campus/the CIEE classroom

††††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries

What's Included

Tuition

Housing

Pre-departure Advising

Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions

Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet

Orientation

Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city

On-site Staff

Full-time program leadership and support in your city

Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities

Excursions and/or Study Tours

Travel Protection

CIEE iNext travel protection

24/7 emergency on-site support

Staff

Our Staff

Kallan Picha

Center Director

Kallan has more than 15 years of experience working in international higher education for both universities and providers and is passionate about expanding opportunities for students to experience the transformational power of studying abroad.

Cathelijn Kuis

Student Life Director

Cathelijn studied Journalism (BA) and American Studies (MA) at the University of Utrecht.

Get Started Steps

Get Started

Here’s what you need to do to take the next steps:

1

Start an Application

You're one step closer to an amazing study abroad experience!

2

Connect With Your Campus Study Abroad Office

Share your plans and confirm you're on track to meet all required steps to go abroad.

3

Contact Us

Send us an email if you still have questions or need information about applying to this program.

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