Information for term January in Amsterdam
Application deadline, and cost information.
Overview
Click to OpenEarn credits this January in one of the most progressive cities in the world. January in Amsterdam features two course offerings: Public Health in the Netherlands or Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Popular Culture. Both courses are taught in English at CIEE Amsterdam and are complemented with immersive co-curricular activities designed to increase intercultural understanding.
Unique Experiences
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Explore another Dutch city
between the capital of Amsterdam and a smaller city, during a two day overnight trip.
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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!
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 field visits 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.
Hostels: Students may also reside in a shared room in a hostel with CIEE students only.
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MEALS
Meals are not included in the program fee and are the responsibility of the student. Meals may be taken at the hostel, in the many local affordable restaurants, or in the university cafeteria.
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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The January in Amsterdam program focuses either on the utilitarian and practical approach to Dutch public policy resulting in a unique yet successful healthcare system or the status of gender, race, sexuality, and popular culture in today’s Amsterdam. Qualified lecturers from the Netherlands teach the CIEE courses.
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.
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
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 themes 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. Grades are based on a numerical scale of 1 to 10. CIEE will convert grades to a U.S. letter-based scale.
Language of Instruction
English
Courses
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January 2021 CIEE Courses
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Social Sciences
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.
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.
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Fees & Housing |
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| January 2021 | Nov 1, 2020 | Jan 4, 2021 | Jan 24, 2021 |
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
What's Included
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Our Staff
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Jonathan Key
Director
As the Director, Jonathan is first and foremost committed to ensuring that students who study in Amsterdam are afforded every opportunity to pursue their academic interests during their study abroad experience.
Get Started
Here's what you need to do to take the next steps:-
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START AN APPLICATION
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