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Universiteit van Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
(pop. 800,000)
Student Enrollment: 27,000
Language of instruction: Dutch, some English
www.uva.nl/exchange/
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PROGRAM TYPE
Academic year or semester exchanges
ISEP-Direct academic year or semester programs
ISEP-Exchange for US students.
ISEP-Direct site for member and affiliate students.
Chance of Placement
Chance of placement for US students is limited. Chance of Placement on ISEP-Direct is Excellent.
Courses
Business; Economics & Econometrics; Modern European Languages; History & Religion Studies; American Studies; Art & Media Studies; Dutch Language & Culture; English Language & Culture; Communication Sciences; Political Sciences; Social Sciences; Psychology; Geography & Urban Planning; Pedagogical & Educational Sciences; Law; Earth & Environmental Sciences; Mathematics; Information Science; Physics & Astronomy; Chemistry; Biology. Post-Graduate Teacher Training.
Courses taught in English
In order to attract some of the best students from around the world, UvA has developed strong mainstream academic programs in English. Over 80 international study programs are currently offered. Current information about the International Study Programs of the UvA can be found online http://www.uva.nl/exchange/(course Overview).
Humanities
Bachelor’s level:
Modern European Languages; Art and Media studies; History, Society and Religion; Philosophy and Discourse; European and American studies
Master’s level:
Graduate exchange students can take courses at several master’s programmes. However research master’s programmes are not open to exchange students
Social and Behavioural Sciences
Bachelor’s level:
Communication Science; Social Sciences.
Bachelor’s and master’s level:
Geography and Planning; Psychology; Pedagogical and Educational Sciences
The faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences also offers a wide range of exchange programmes at the International School of Humanities and Social Sciences (ISHSS)
Economics and Business
Bachelor’s and master’s level:
Nearly all courses taught in English are open to exchange students, on (upper)bachelor’s level as well as on master’s level
Law
Master’s level:
International and European Law; European Law
Science
Nearly all master’s courses in Science are taught in English and are therefore open to exchange students
Special Academic Conditions
Please note that exchange students cannot receive a degree at the Universiteit van Amsterdam during their period of exchange, even if they are taking courses in a degree program.
Special ISEP Application Instructions
All candidates must have an overall GPA of at least 3.0.
Advanced undergraduate and graduate programs: Students who wish to take part in the Economics/Business program should have completed at least two full years of courses in general economics, business economics, econometrics, actuarial sciences, management, marketing. The Law program is intended for advanced law students who have completed at least two full years Law courses. All other academic departments require two years of a relevant academic background.
Language Notes
The international programs listed in Academic notes are conducted in English. Students proficient in languages other than English (Dutch, French, German, Spanish) might have access to courses taught in these languages. Contact the ISEP coordinator first. Intensive and extensive Dutch language courses are offered before the start of the academic year and during the academic year at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. The Dutch language courses offered during the academic year are included in the ISEP benefits only if these fulfill a language requirement at the home university.
Program Dates
Academic year: early September to late June; Semester 1: early September to end of January; Semester 2: early February to late June.
Housing and Meals
students are housed in student apartments with a stipend provided for rent and meals. There is no on-campus housing; student housing is scattered all over town. Note: ISEP-Direct programs are tuition-only: room and board are not included in the program fee.
ISEP-Direct
Information about ISEP-Direct fees and dates
Profile
More than 350 years old, Universiteit van Amsterdam (UvA) has grown into the second largest university in the country, located in all parts of Amsterdam. Regular class size ranges from one dozen students to more than 500 in large lecture halls, while English-taught programs range from 6 to 100 students. Total enrollment: 27,000 (2,500 international students and researchers).
Location
The university is located in the heart of Amsterdam, a city of canals, museums, theaters, art galleries, pubs, and lively areas. The 130 university buildings, including restored buildings in the city center and modern towers, give character to the city.
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