Overview
Click to OpenEarn credits this January in one of the most progressive cities in the world. January in Amsterdam features two course offerings, and both courses are taught in English at CIEE Amsterdam and are complemented with immersive co-curricular activities designed to increase intercultural understanding.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
CIEE is requiring all participants to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before traveling on programs. Read more ›
Unique Experiences
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Explore another Dutch city
Because there is more to the Netherlands than its capital, and we will show you a slice of small(er) town Dutch life!
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Visit the Amsterdam Zoo
just steps away from the CIEE Study Center, located on the Roetersstraat on the eastern side of the city center.
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Spend a day
at the Rijksmuseum and view the masterpieces of Rembrandt and his pupils.
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of the world’s 500 largest companies
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miles of canals
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universities
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Location & Culture
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Your Destination
Amsterdam, with world-renowned museums, art galleries, music, opera, and theater is a truly international and multicultural city. Amsterdam offers the advantages of a cosmopolitan city with a small-town feel. Because it is so compact, bicycles are the most convenient means of transportation. In fact, bicycles outnumber people in Amsterdam!
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
- Learn about culturally sensitive issues such as euthanasia, public insurance, and home birth, as well as global issues such as elderly care and children’s health.
- Take part in excursions and field trips in and around the city of Amsterdam.
- See a world-class symphony orchestra at the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, considered by critics to have some of the best acoustics in the world.
- Join the locals and bicycle around this accessible, environmentally-conscious and multicultural European capital city.
- Hear a guest lecturer who’ll provide insights on key contemporary public health issues in the Netherlands.
Daily Life
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HOUSING
Residence hall: Students are placed in single rooms.
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MEALS
Meals are not included in the program fee and are the responsibility of the student. Amsterdam offers many options, including many local affordable restaurants, the University of Amsterdam cafeteria, and open-air food markets.
Amsterdam, Netherlands Where You'll Study
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CIEE AMSTERDAM
A short commute by foot, bike, or bus from the student accommodations.
Academics
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CIEE Amsterdam is conveniently located across the street from the University of Amsterdam, embedded in a thriving, student-friendly neighborhood with cafés, restaurants, and picturesque canals.
GPA
2.5
Language Prerequisites
There are no specific language requirements for this program.
Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.
Program Requirements
Students take one of the offered courses.
Program Credit
Total credit: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits
Course Credit
CIEE courses: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours
Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.
Academic Culture
The course features a combination of lectures, active discussion, guest speakers, and guided site visits. Students visit organizations related to the themes covered in the course and are asked to give a presentation of their findings. Students are evaluated based on active participation, presentation, and either an exam or paper on one of the topics discussed in the course.
Class Format
Classes are for CIEE students only.
Grading
Grades are based on a combination of class participation, oral presentations, and papers. The U.S. grading scale of A-F is used.
Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.
Language of Instruction
English
Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.
Courses
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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.
Dates & Fees
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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.
What's Included
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Our Staff
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Albertine Wiersma
Director
Albertine holds a BA in International Communication Management and is a certified adolescence coach.
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