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CIEE Social Sciences + Humanities Program in Amsterdam, Netherlands (Outgoing Program) Print  Share
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Fact Sheet:
Language of Instruction: English Eligibility: Junior
Minimum GPA Required: 3.0 Housing Option(s): Homestay, Residence Halls
Areas of Study: African Studies, Anthropology, Architectural Studies, Art History, Asian Studies, Classics, Cultural Studies, Earth Science, Ecology, Education, Film Studies, Gender Studies, Geography, Health Sciences, History, International Relations, Journalism, Law/Legal Studies, Literature, Mathematics, Media Studies, Music, Neuroscience, Philosophy, Photography, Political Science, Psychology, Public Health, Religion, Sociology, Urban Studies Program Type: Study Abroad
Program Description:

Social Sciences + Humanities

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS

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Program Overview

Your CIEE Social Sciences + Humanities program in Amsterdam lasts a full semester.  You will enroll in a combination of CIEE courses, host institution courses, and courses taught online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Dutch culture. Live and learn in Amsterdam!

Unique Experiences

Commute and cruise around by bike

the best way to get a closer and fast-moving perspective of this multicultural city

Get a multinational perspective

by studying side by side with the many international students enrolled at the University of Amsterdam

Live like the locals

by going on a bike tour, attending a special exhibition at the Rijksmuseum, or another world-class institution

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Excursions & Activities

CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Amsterdam will open doors for you to explore the Netherlands' rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.      

Samples of past excursions and activities: 
  • Experience a world-class Dutch theater or dance performance at a historic concert hall
  • Explore Amsterdam's world-famous canal belt on a private canal cruise
  • Travel overnight to experience life in another Dutch city or slip out of urban life at a coastal preserve

Program Highlights

  • Academic Courses: Choose from CIEE courses, host institution courses, and online courses delivered by CIEE’s global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.
  • Immersive Experiences: Participate in activites, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
  • Cultural Projects: Volunteer to teach English once a week at a local elementary or middle school and attend local workshops and events to get to know your host city.

What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • Orientation – an introduction to Dutch culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
  • Excursions and/or Study Tours
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

  • 200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
  • $8 million in scholarships offered each year
  • 1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
  • Study tours and cultural activities included
  • Internships and volunteering opportunities
  • Rigorous academics
  • Cultural immersion
  • iNext travel insurance included

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