The University of Amsterdam Summer School offers high-quality and academically challenging programs that will introduce you to a new academic discipline or complement your existing studies. 

    Thanks to truly international classrooms, UvA brings together students from over 70 different countries every summer to one of the planet's most international cities.

    Fields of study

    • Arts
    • Culture
    • Communications
    • Health
    • Language Studies
    • Media
    • Psychology
    • Sociology
    • Urban Planning

    UQ students can choose to participate in one of nine 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 experience 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 are intending 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.  

    Apply to UQ  Apply to host 

      Course list

      Please click the relevant course link to find more detailed information regarding tuition fees and entry requirements. 

      UQ students can choose from one of the following courses:

      Arcane Worlds: New Frontiers in the Study of Esotericism 

      • Start Date: 2 July 2023
      • End Date: 20 July 2023
      • Credit: For-credit or Not-for-credit
      • Cohort: Undergraduate & Postgraduate

      Building Brands and Influencing Behaviour

      • Start Date: 2 July 2023
      • End Date: 20 July 2023
      • Credit: For-credit or Not-for-credit
      • Cohort: Undergraduate & Postgraduate

      Mindfulness and Compassion-based Interventions *

      • Start Date: 16 July 2023
      • End Date: 3 August 2023
      • Credit: For-credit
      • Cohort: Undergraduate & Postgraduate

      Multilateralism, Globalization & Corporate Diplomacy

      • Start Date: 2 July 2023
      • End Date: 20 July 2023
      • Credit: For-credit or Not-for-credit
      • Cohort: Undergraduate & Postgraduate

      Placemaking: Sense, Space & Strategy *

      • Start Date: 16 July 2023
      • End Date: 3 August 2023
      • Credit: For-credit
      • Cohort: Undergraduate & Postgraduate

      Power to the People: Activism and Grassroots Organising 

      • Start Date: 18 June 2023
      • End Date: 6 July 2023
      • Credit: For-credit or Not-for-credit
      • Cohort: Undergraduate & Postgraduate

      The Circular City: Towards a Sustainable Urban Ecosystem 

      • Start Date: 2 July 2023
      • End Date: 20 July 2023
      • Credit: For-credit or Not-for-credit
      • Cohort: Undergraduate & Postgraduate

      Urban Studies: Planning and Living in Cities

      • Start Date: 2 July 2023
      • End Date: 20 July 2023
      • Credit: For-credit or Not-for-credit
      • Cohort: Undergraduate & Postgraduate

      Planning the Cycling City

      • Start Date: 2 July 2023
      • End Date: 20 July 2023
      • Credit: For-credit  or Not-for-credit
      • Cohort: Postgraduate

      * dates impact on UQ semester 2

      Cost

      The participation mode of this experience is Study Abroad. Tuition fees vary depending on your course choice and are approximately $2,600 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.

      Accommodation 

      Accommodation can be arranged as part of the program at an additional cost. If you intend to apply for host univeristy 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. 

      Key Dates

      Application Deadlines

      UQ: 21 April 2023
      Host: Applications now closed

      Program Dates

      See 'Courses' tab for course-specific program dates.

      Fast Facts

      Type: Study
      Mode: Study abroad
      Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
      Credit: Varies, see 'courses' tab for specific information
      Cohort: Varies, see 'courses' tab for specific information

      OS-HELP Loan

      If you participate in a short-term program 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. 

      Application Deadlines

      15 January for overseas study commencing March to August
      15 March for overseas study commencing May to October
      15 June for overseas study commencing August to January
      15 September for overseas study commencing November to April

      Refer to the funding page for more information on eligibility requirements and loan amounts. 

      Global Experiences Information Sessions

      Students are encouraged to register and attend an information session to receive more details on the short-term application process, eligibility criteria, funding etc.

      Register