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VU University Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
(pop. 755,000 of which 92,00 are students)
Student Enrollment: 20,000
Language of instruction: Dutch and English
www.vuamsterdam.com/exchange
Dutch Language Courses
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PROGRAM TYPE
Academic year or semester exchanges
ISEP-Exchange for US students.
Chance of Placement
Chance of placement for US students is Fairly Good.
Courses
Faculties of Arts; Earth and Life Sciences; Economics and Business Administration; Human Movement Sciences; Law; Psychology and Education; Sciences; Social Sciences.
Courses taught in English
Art and Culture; History; Modern Lang & Culture; English Literature, English Linguistics; Language and Communication; International Business Administration; Economics; Social Sciences; Anthropology; Communication; Christian Studies; Psychology; Law
Academic Notes
The language of instruction is Dutch for all bachelor's programmes, except the Bachelor’s programme International Business Administration and the programme Liberal Arts and Sciences of University College Amsterdam. At the Master’s level many courses are taught in English. For exchange students we offer various courses in English. Most courses are intended for students that have completed basic coursework in their field of study. See www.vuamsterdam.com/exchange.
Language Notes
Dutch fluency is needed to follow courses other than those mentioned under academic notes. Dutch language classes are offered before the start of and during the academic year (not included in ISEP benefits).
Program Dates
Academic year: mid-August to mid-July; Semester 1: mid-August to early February; Semester 2: early February to mid-July.
Housing and Meals
Students are housed in residence halls in single-occupancy rooms with cooking and bathroom facililties; Students receive a monthly stipend to cover living and transportation expenses.
Profile
VU University Amsterdam is a leading European research university, established in 1880 by the statesman and theologian Abraham Kuyper, the first Dutch university free of state and church interference. That heritage fuels our drive to excel and our closeness to the society in which we are rooted. We seek quality in education through structure, personal scale and ample scope for personal ambition and development. Some 20,000 students and 2,000 academic staff work closely together in pursuit of new knowledge, with scientific research as a key part of the educational process. Our students are challenged to ask critical questions, tackle problems and place what they are learning in a wider philosophical, ethical and social context. Twelve faculties share a single campus and cover a wide spectrum of arts, sciences and medicine. We have always encouraged scholars and students to look beyond the boundaries of their own fields. VU University Amsterdam: internationally oriented, many multidisciplinary programmes based on outstanding research.
Location
VU University Amsterdam is located in the southwestern part of Amsterdam. Amsterdam is a unique city in having all the benefits of big-city life, but still a compact city. All faculties share a single campus.
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