Summer Business + Communications
Unique Experiences
EXPLORE ANOTHER DUTCH CITY
which highlights Dutch innovation and paints a real portrait of life in the Netherlands
EXPLORE DUTCH CASTLES
beaches, fishing villages, and cities
GET A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING
of Dutch business practices today and throughout history.
7
OF THE WORLD’S 500 LARGEST COMPANIES
6.5
FEET BELOW SEA LEVEL
320
MILES OF DEDICATED BICYCLE PATHS
Your Destination
You’ll have no problem feeling right at home among Amsterdam’s 875,000 inhabitants. Though the Dutch capital is a European hub for business and finance, including the headquarters of numerous Dutch and international companies, it’s got an artsy, vibrant side, too — think museums housing original works by Van Gogh and Rembrandt, art galleries, music clubs, and theaters. Although the city is home to 180 different nationalities - making it one of the most diverse populations in the world - English is the unofficial second language here, so it’s easy to communicate with the locals. What's more, CIEE Amsterdam is conveniently located close to the University of Amsterdam in the tranquil Plantage neighborhood, where students can easily drop in to speak to CIEE staff, study, or simply hang out in the student area between classes.
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
EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES
- During orientation, venture out into the countryside to visit an old medieval castle, a small authentic fisherman’s town, or a small Dutch city bearing immense historical significance
- Take a day trip that highlights Dutch innovation outside the city rings of Amsterdam, such as a trip to the Eastern Scheldt storm surge barrier or an architecture and design-focused visit to Rotterdam.
- Explore Amsterdam's world-famous canal belt on a private canal cruise, or leave the city behind and paddle a canoe through the Amsterdamse Bos (Amsterdam Forest)
- Relax during an open-air movie screening at a popular Amsterdam city beach.
- Go to a concert, play, flea market, or a special exhibition in one of Amsterdam’s museums.
Program Blogs
Falling in love with Amsterdam
By Viktoria Ivan (Operations Manager Amsterdam) Falling in love with Amsterdam I’ve lived in The Netherlands for 8 years now, but I always tried to avoid Amsterdam, as much as... keep reading
EAT, DRINK, EXPLORE: AMSTERDAM
EAT You’ll be craving apple pie ( appeltaart) long after you’ve returned home from studying abroad in Amsterdam. That’s because it’s not your grandmother’s apple pie (unless she’s Dutch of... keep reading
HOUSING & MEALS
HOUSING
All housing is located within a 45-minute commute to CIEE Amsterdam Center and the University of Amsterdam (UvA).
Standard Housing: Includes a single room in a residence hall.
- Residence Halls: Students live in single rooms with en suite bathrooms and access to a shared kitchen and laundry facilities.
MEALS
Residence Halls: Students staying in residence halls and apartments are responsible for their own meals.
Transportation
Students are responsible for their own travel costs in and around Amsterdam. The best way to travel around the city is by bike. Whatever the weather, the Dutch will steadfastly cycle to work, school, and back home – and you can, too! CIEE staff will fill you in on all your options for getting a bike once you arrive onsite.
Academics
Students choose one, two, or three 4-week sessions and focus on the global business and communications industry in the Netherlands. Courses are taught by qualified lecturers from the Netherlands and class work is augmented with co-curricular visits to the city’s rich variety of cultural institutions, as well as site visits to organizations and businesses that specifically fit the profile of the course(s) students choose to enroll in.
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.
Course Information
Summer Session I 2025
Summer Session II 2025
Summer Session III 2025
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 & 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
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
- CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
- MSI Grant
- CIEE STEM Scholarship
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application.
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 Summer Session I 2025 4 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $6,250 | |
| Program Summer Session II 2025 4 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $6,250 | |
| Program Summer Session III 2025 4 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $6,250 | |
| Program Summer Session I and II 2025 8 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $11,250 | |
| Program Summer Session II and III 2025 8 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $11,250 | |
| Program Summer Sessions I, II and III 2025 12 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $16,250 |
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 = $3,750**
Housing = $2,000***
Insurance = $200
Total Fees = $6,250Estimated 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 = $470†
International Airfare = $1,250††
Local Transportation = $140
Books & Supplies = $50
Personal expenses = $150†††
Total Costs = $2,060Financial 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.
*non-refundable
**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
†††$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 = $3,750**
Housing = $2,000***
Insurance = $200
Total Fees = $6,250Estimated 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 = $470†
International Airfare = $1,250††
Local Transportation = $140
Books & Supplies = $50
Personal expenses = $150†††
Total Costs = $2,060Financial 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.
*non-refundable
**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
†††$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 = $3,750**
Housing = $2,000***
Insurance = $200
Total Fees = $6,250Estimated 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 = $470†
International Airfare = $1,250††
Local Transportation = $140
Books & Supplies = $50
Personal expenses = $150†††
Total Costs = $2,060Financial 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.
*non-refundable
**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
†††$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 = $6,750**
Housing = $4,000***
Insurance = $200
Total Fees = $11,250Estimated 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 = $940†
International Airfare = $1,250††
Local Transportation = $280
Books & Supplies = $100
Personal expenses = $300†††
Total Costs = $2,870Financial 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.
*non-refundable
**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
†††$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 = $6,750**
Housing = $4,000***
Insurance = $200
Total Fees = $11,250Estimated 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 = $940†
International Airfare = $1,250††
Local Transportation = $280
Books & Supplies = $100
Personal expenses = $300†††
Total Costs = $2,870Financial 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.
*non-refundable
**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
†††$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 = $9,750**
Housing = $6,000***
Insurance = $200
Total Fees = $16,250Estimated 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 = $420
Books & Supplies = $150
Personal expenses = $450†††
Total Costs = $3,680Financial 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.
*non-refundable
**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
†††$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
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.
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