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Locations: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Program Terms: Summer, Summer II
Homepage: Click to visit
Program Sponsor: WorldStrides

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Class Standing:	Graduate, Junior, Senior, Sophomore	Program Type:	study abroad
Program:	Affiliate	GPA Requirement:	3.0
Housing:	Dormitory, Varies	Fields of Study:	Business Administration, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Science, Health, Human Development & Family Studies, International Studies, Legal Studies, Management, Mathematical Statistics, Psychology, Sociology
Language of Instruction:	English

Program Description:

Summer at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Challenge yourself academically at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU), while living in one of Europe’s most innovative and bike-friendly cities. Spend your summer in Amsterdam studying on a modern campus in the dynamic Zuidas district — the city's thriving business and academic hub.

Student snorkeling above great barrier reef

Program highlights

Courses focus on research methodology across disciplines like earth and life sciences, business and economics, social sciences, and humanities
Designed for rising juniors and seniors, each two-week course features an experiential learning component that uses the city as your classroom through labs, field trips, and other activities
All courses are taught in English alongside Dutch and international students
Get more out of your summer by pairing two sessions together for a month-long experience
From walking tours and cheese tastings in Amsterdam to exploring Brussels and nearby cities, this program delivers on academics and cultural discovery

Discover Amsterdam

Scholarships and financial aid

Each year, we award more than $2.4 million in scholarships and grants to WorldStrides students studying or interning abroad. Take a look at the different ways you can make an experience abroad a reality.

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How to get started

Reach out to our team and program alumni to learn more.
Meet with your study abroad office.
After submitting the application with your university, you will also apply through WorldStrides.

The WorldStrides Difference

Program Flexibility

No matter when or what you want to study, we have a program to fit your schedule and your degree.

Upfront Pricing

Study abroad without the guesswork. Clear costs, no hidden fees, and programs built for your budget.

Expert Support

From your first question to your first day overseas, our dedicated teams here and abroad have your back 24/7.

Unique Experiences

Go beyond the classroom with internships, community engagement, and faith-based programs.

Meet Lexi H.

"This program made making friends incredibly easy for me! They hosted several orientation sessions and day-trip activities with the other students. These trips were when l made the best memories with my new friends!"

worldstrides.com/study-abroad

WorldStrides has helped students have life-changing experiences abroad for over 40 years. Now it's your turn! Formerly known as International Studies Abroad (ISA) and The Education Abroad Network (TEAN), WorldStrides provides high-quality semester, summer, and year-long study abroad programs, internships, research, and experiential-learning opportunities with full-service support from expert staff located around the world. We even offer scholarships, grants and discounts to make going abroad a reality for all students. Let us help you get started. Our team is ready when you are!

Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program.