University of Amsterdam Summer School: July Courses
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.
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
- 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.