University of Amsterdam Summer School

Fields of study

• Animal Science
• Digital Media
• Ecology
• Gender Studies
• Geography
• Health Science
• Law
• Marketing
• Peace and Conflict Studies
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Sustainability
• Urban Planning

UQ students can choose to participate in one of 13 different courses. Go to the 'Courses' tab to find the full list of courses, dates, cohort and credit information. 

Credit equivalent

6 ECTS = 2 UQ Units. Maximum of 2 UQ Units if 6 ECTS are successfully completed (pending UQ faculty approval).

Visa Information

It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.

Please review the host university webpage for visa and immigration information.

Eligibility and application

All applicants must meet the UQ short-term study eligibility criteria and the University of Amsterdam entry requirements for the relevant course. 

For more information regarding the entry requirements, please see the 'Courses' tab for information on the different courses offered. 

Some courses impact on UQ semester 2 dates. UQ students must meet the additional special conditions for programs that impact on teaching dates.

If you intend to undertake your experience for-credit, it is strongly recommended that you submit your application to IGET at least 4 weeks before applying to the host to allow sufficient time for faculty to complete the credit assessment. Please note however that it is your responsibility to meet the host application deadline.  

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Cost

The participation mode of this experience is Study Abroad, meaning you pay tuition directly to the host. Tuition fees vary depending on your course choice and are approximately $3,000 AUD. 

Detailed information regarding program fees can be found on the individual course descriptions linked in the 'Courses' tab, and more information regarding fee inclusions can be found on the host university website.

Host scholarships available are linked from each course page.

Accommodation 

Accommodation can be arranged as part of the program at an additional cost. If you intend to apply for host university-provided accommodation, please indicate this in your University of Amsterdam online application. A limited number of rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis. More information regarding accommodation options can be found on the host university website.

Funding

Internships and Global Experiences Grants

When you submit your application for an experience, you are automatically considered for funding that is relevant to your nominated experience. Please refer to the Short-Term Experiences Funding  page for details. 

OS-HELP Loan

You may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth-supported student.

 Student Testimonials

Georgia - University of Amsterdam

B Biomedical Science / B Science, Winter 2023

I learnt how to be more open-minded and communicate with people from different backgrounds than me.

Ruth - University of Amsterdam

B Psychological Science (Honours), Winter 2023

Although I didn't suddenly become fluent in a foreign language, I learnt so much about myself and the beautiful country of Holland.

Yun - University of Amsterdam

M Business, Winter 2023

I gained a deeper understanding of the European market and culture.