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CIEE Summer Business and Communications Program in Amsterdam, Netherlands (Outgoing Program) Print  Save 
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Click here for a definition of this term Class Standing: Sophomore Program Type: study abroad
Program: Affiliate GPA Requirement: 2.5
Housing: Dormitory, Hotel Fields of Study: Accounting, Czech, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Journalism, Marketing, Multiculture Studies, Photography, Political Science
Language of Instruction: English
Program Description:

Summer Business + Communications

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS

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Program Overview

Amsterdam is home to the country’s stock exchange, the Dutch National Bank, and many international companies, making it the perfect place abroad to deepen your knowledge of business and communications. Broaden your understanding of the role the Netherlands plays in the global marketplace with courses on sustainable business, contemporary television, or intercultural communication. Courses are taught in English at CIEE Amsterdam and are complemented with immersive co-curricular activities designed to increase intercultural understanding.

Unique Experiences

GO ON AN EXCURSION

to another city in the Netherlands

EXPLORE DUTCH CASTLES,

beaches, fishing villages, and cities.

GET A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING

of Dutch business practices today and throughout history.

Read more about Amsterdam

Excursions & Activities

  • During the orientation, venture out into the countryside to visit an old medieval castle, a small authentic fisherman's town, or small Dutch city with great history.
  • Take a trip to Rotterdam, The Hague, or Utrecht – each significant in its own right – and compare your observations to what you know of Amsterdam.
  • Take a bike tour through Amsterdam's countryside.
  • Relax during an outside movie night at a popular Amsterdam city beach.
  • Go to a concert, play, flea market, or a special exhibition in one of Amsterdam's museums.

What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • Orientation – an introduction to Dutch culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Field trips and cultural activities
  • Excursions
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

  • 200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
  • $8 million in scholarships offered each year
  • 1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
  • Study tours and cultural activities included
  • Internships and volunteering opportunities
  • Rigorous academics
  • Cultural immersion
  • iNext travel insurance included

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Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2026 03/25/2026 ** Rolling Admission 05/19/2026 08/09/2026
Summer I 2026 03/25/2026 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Summer II 2026 03/25/2026 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.