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Business & Economics
Amsterdam, Netherlands
About the Program
Join VU Amsterdam’s prestigious School of Business and Economics for a semester. You’ll choose from a wide range of English-taught courses in Economics, Management, Marketing, Accounting, and Finance. CEA CAPA students are integrated directly with degree-seeking international and Dutch students. This program is offered in Fall, Spring, and the Spring-Extended semesters.
Requirements
Overview
Amsterdam
8/15/26 - 6/26/27
$48,995
30 - 36
Deadlines
Closed
5/15/26
Requirements
Eligibility
1 Year of College completed prior to program start
3.0
Some courses may have prerequisites.
Where You'll Study
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) was founded in 1880 and is now ranked one of the top 100 universities in the world. With a focus on research and academic excellence, VU Amsterdam hosts abo...
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) was founded in 1880 and is now ranked one of the top 100 universities in the world. With a focus on research and academic excellence, VU Amsterdam hosts about 25,000 students a year, and 14% of them are international. Higher education in the Netherlands is world renowned and regulated by the Accreditation Organization of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO). All Bachelor programs are accredited through the NVAO.
VU Amsterdam was the first university in the Netherlands to be established without interference from the church or the state. In fact, Vrije Universiteit literally means Free University. That secular tradition continues in the university’s work to create its own study programs with an emphasis on a personalized approach to teaching and learning. The campus is easy to navigate, thanks to the single-building complex design, and students quickly feel at home.
The university has a wide variety of academic offerings, with over 350 courses regularly taught in English. Like many Dutch institutions, VU Amsterdam puts a heavy emphasis on academic responsibility and independence. Instructors expect students to be active listeners and participate in classroom discussions. There is a high level of classroom interaction, a strict adherence to attendance policies and school rules, and direct honesty in grading, with no grade inflation.
When you study at VU Amsterdam, you’ll be just 15 minutes by bike from the city center. International students are actively welcomed, and encouraged to take part in arts, sports, and cultural programs through the student center and the ERASMUS Student Network (ESN). You can even expand your horizon by joining student clubs, participating in free workshops, or joining a volunteer program. From the campus bike repair shop to volleyball courts to film screenings and the on-campus grocery store, VU Amsterdam creates a cozy home away from home for all students.
Credit Transfer Information
VU Amsterdam awards credits based on the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) system. CEA CAPA credit hour recommendations for semester programs are based on the following conversion: 2 ECTS credits equals 1 U.S. semester credit. Whereas CEA CAPA credit hour recommendations for summer programs are based on the following conversion:15 contact hours equals 1 U.S. credit.
Credit transfer is ultimately determined by your home university. Please consult with an academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.
Transcript Information
Students receive a transcript from VU Amsterdam upon successful completion of the program. The transcript will reflect ECTS credits for each course.
Accreditation
VU Amsterdam is fully recognized by the Dutch Ministry of Education as a research university. All bachelor's and master's degree programmes at VU Amsterdam are either accredited by or in the process of being accredited by NVAO (Nederlands-Vlaamse Accreditatieorganisatie,) the Accreditation Organization of the Netherlands and Flanders. This body was established by international treaty and guarantees the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flemish-speaking Belgium through the accreditation of study programs. VU's Business School is also accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Grading
Grade conversions from CEA CAPA partner institutions abroad to a US grading scale are determined in consultation with our School of Record and benchmarked with other peer institutions in the field.
Please note that CEA CAPA can only recommend grade conversions to students’ home institutions—it is ultimately at the discretion of the home institution to convert grades from abroad to students’ academic records.
For further information or details about grade conversion for a particular host institution, please reach out to our Registrar at registrar@ceacapa.com.
Please note that CEA CAPA can only recommend grade conversions to students’ home institutions—it is ultimately at the discretion of the home institution to convert grades from abroad to students’ academic records.
For further information or details about grade conversion for a particular host institution, please reach out to our Registrar at registrar@ceacapa.com.
Classroom and Information
- Dutch and international faculty teach all courses.
- The semester is divided into Periods. Two Periods in the Fall and two or three Periods in the Spring. Exams, presentations, or projects generally due at the end of each Period. Each faculty member will outline specifics on the first day of classes.
- Exams, homework assignments, and final exams will be administered.
- Class attendance is 100% mandatory and monitored by professors. Some professors allow 1-2 absences, but this is detailed on the first day of class.
- Most classes do not meet on the same day each week, and some can even meet multiple times per day.
- Teaching styles in the Netherlands may differ from those in the U.S. Be prepared to adapt to different classroom structures and coursework expectations.
- Grades are typically based on a mid-term and a final exam, and sometimes on only one exam. Cramming does not work.
- Class sizes range from about 10-25 students in seminar classes and 300-500 students in large lecture classes. However, in all classes, small group work and independent learning is emphasized.
- Many of your peers at VU Amsterdam will be Dutch, but you will also attend class with other CEA CAPA students and other international students.
Amenities
Clubs & Organizations
Student Government
Student Center
Student Lounge
Study Room
Study Area
Counseling Services
University Library
Computer Lab
Computers
Printing Facilities
Student ID
Internet Access & Wi-Fi
Academic Advising
Tutoring
Fitness Facilities
Student Sports Teams
Dining Facilities
Banks & Post Office
On-campus ATM
Lockers
15-18
Credits
Program Structure & Courses
You’ll enroll in 4 to 5 VU courses. Each semester is divided into block periods. Block periods are each 8 weeks, with 7 weeks of classes and 1 week of exams. In the Fall semester, you select from courses offered in Period 1 and Period 2. In the Spring semester, you select from courses offered in Period 4 and Period 5. In the Spring-Extended semester, you have the option to extend your stay in Amsterdam and take an additional course in Period 6. If you enroll in the Academic Year option you'll also take an additional course in Period 3.
You take up to two courses per Period. You have the option to enroll in an elective focused on Dutch language or culture. This elective runs across two Periods and is taught in the evenings.
Each semester, you take a minimum of 12 credits and a maximum of 15 credits. If you select the Spring-Extended semester you can take a minimum of 15 credits and a maximum of 18 credits. Courses are generally awarded 6 ECTS credits, which transfer to 3 US credits per course. You are required to enroll in a minimum of 24 ECTS credits (12 US semester credits) to comply with the program requirements.
Classes generally meet Monday – Friday. Active learning components required by courses may be scheduled any day of the week. Classes are not necessarily offered on the same day each week. For this reason we highly recommend that within each period you choose electives from the same thematic area to avoid scheduling conflicts.
Prior to departure, you will indicate your preferred courses, as well as two alternative options per Period. It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home university prior to your departure due to course availabilities. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines. Registration for all classes will take place before you arrive on campus, so you will have your finalized schedule in place early.
Academic accommodations are available at VU Amsterdam for students who provide documentation from a psychologist or health care provider. Policies at VU may differ from those available at your home university. Please contact CEA CAPA directly if you will be applying for academic accommodation so that we can connect you with the correct application procedures.
Students receive a transcript from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam upon completing the program.
All Levels Course Structure
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Available Levels
Courses
The host institution has offered the following courses in the past. Please note that course listings will not be finalized until the start of the term.
*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting II - Period 1 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropology of Development: Decolonial Perspectives - Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Discovering Anthropology: Histories, Theories and Practices - Period 1 | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Political and Economic Anthropology - Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moroccan Arabic 1 - Period 1 | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Modern Art: Production and Reception - Period 1 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exhibition Machines- Period 1 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basics of Bioinformatics and Systems Biology - Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Experimental Biomolecular Sciences - Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology - Period 1 * | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Transition to Animal-Free Innovations in Cell Biology and Immunology - Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Information Systems-Period 1 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Foundations of Business Administration-Period 1 | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Introduction to Digital Innovation - Period 1 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Introduction to E-Business and Online Commerce - Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Judgment and Decision Making - Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Shared Value Creation- Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Sustainable Entrepreneurship - Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concepts of Drug Targets - Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Communication Science - Period 1 | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Language, Media and Communication - Period 1 | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Quantitative Research Methodology - Period 1 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analyses Toolbox - Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Introduction to Data Science - Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Introduction to Python for Humanities and Social Sciences - Period 1 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Knowledge and Data - Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Logistics Analysis - Period 1 * | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Numerical Methods - Period 1+2 * | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Object-Oriented and Functional Programming - Period 1 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Robot Interaction - Period 1 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Statistical Methods for Data Analysis - Period 1 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discover Dutch: Language & Culture | 100 | Ot | 84 | 3 |
| Imagining the Dutch: Themes Dutch History | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| An Introduction to Economics - Period 1 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Computational Methods in Econometrics - Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Econometrics I - Period 1+2 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Economic Challenges-Period 1 | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Economic Principles in a Global Era - Period 1 | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Fundamentals of Time Series Econometrics - Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Health Economics-Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Introductory Econometrics for Business and Economics - Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Macroeconomics II - Period 1 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Mathematical Economics I - Period 1+2 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Public Economics- Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Time Series and Dynamic Econometrics - Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global English-Period 1 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Introduction to Linguistics - Period 1 | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Minor English: Grammar and Writing 1 - Period 1 | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Transatlantic Travel Writing- Period 1 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climate Science- Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Ecosystem Modeling- Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Environmental Toxicology- Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| French 1 - Period 1 | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Development - Period 1 * | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geo Data - Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Geographic Analysis and Visualisation - Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Southeast Asia - Period 1 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Sub-Saharan Africa and the World, 1800-Present - Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic Design: Histories & Theories - Period 1 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biophysical Methods to Receptor Pharmacology - Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Future Challenges in Global Health - Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Key Strategies in Disability and Neuropathy - Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Medical Biochemistry - Period 1 * | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akkadian Historical Texts - Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Amsterdam: A Historical Introduction-Period 1 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| History and Culture of the Ancient Near East - Period 1 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Modern Europe 1800 - 1900 - Period 1+2+3 | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Digital Humanities and Social Analytics - Period 1 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environment and Development- Period 1 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Global Governance - Period 1 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| International Relations: Conflict and Cooperation - Period 1 | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journalism: News and Information in a Changing World - Period 1 | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU Internal Market Law-Period 1 | 400 | En | 84 | 3 |
| European and International Law - Period 1+2 | 400 | En | 168 | 6 |
| Governance and Regulation of Emerging Technologies- Period 1 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Human Rights and the Border- Period 1 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Internet Governance - Period 1 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Introduction to the Minor Visual Evidence: Learning How to Look - Period 1 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Public International Law- Period 1 | 400 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Refugee and Family Migration Law - Period 1+2 | 400 | En | 168 | 6 |
| Showed Trials: Truth Telling in Documentary Film and Court - Period 1 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Professionals-Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Foundations and Forms of Entrepreneurship- Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Leadership: Mobilizing People - Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Risk Management for Financial Institutions- Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Risk Management in Banking- Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Strategic Management of Technology and Innovation- Period 1 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Science for Online Commerce- Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Marketing Communication: The Psychology of Persuasion - Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Language in Social Media - Period 1 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cognitive Neuroscience - Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary Latin I - Period 1 | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epistemology-Period 1 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Great Minds I - Period 1 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| History of Analytic Philosophy - Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Philosophy in Global Antiquity - Period 1 | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capitalism and Inequality - Period 1 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Comparative Politics: Democracies and Other Regimes - Period 1 | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Philosophy and the Ethics of Political Violence: Peace, War and Terrorism - Period 1 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Political Philosophy - Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Topics in Cognition - Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Evolutionary Psychology- Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| M&D3: Individual and Organizational Diagnosis - Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddhism - Period 1 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Dutch Anabaptism: The Persuit of Religious Purity - Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Greek I & New Testament - Period 1 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Living Chinese Buddhism - Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Psychology of Religion - Period 1 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Spiritual Living in Hindu Philosophies - Period 1 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Spiritual Transformation through Hindu Texts - Period 1 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| World Religions - Period 1 | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading American Monuments: From the Puritans to Black Lives Matter - Period 1 | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Robot Law and Artificial Intelligence- Period 1 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Theorizing Gender and Intersectionality - Period 1+2+3 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish 1 - Period 1 | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Challenges for Sustainability- Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Sustainability and Environmental Change- Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate and Urban Planning - Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Urbanism and Landscape Architecture - Period 1 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AudioVisual Anthropology - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moroccan Arabic 2 - Period 2 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archaeology of the Ancient Near East - Period 2 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Science in Archaeology 2 - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Architecture of the Building - Period 2 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Art: Progress and Tradition - Period 2 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planetary Science - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behavioural Biology-Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| From Protein to Cell - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells in Toxicology and Drug Discovery - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Metabolomics - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Model Assessment-Period 2 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Business Models: Traditional and Emerging Perspectives - Period 2 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Database Fundamentals and Applications-Period 2 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Enterprising Behavior- Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Entrepreneurial Strategy - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Information Systems in E-Business and Online Commerce- Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Managing Negotiations: Getting to Yes - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| New Ways of Working - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Nudge: Influencing Behavior - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Organization Theory - Period 2 | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Organizing Sustainable Innovation - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Sustainable Business Processes - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Theories of Technology Venture Creation - Period 2 | 400 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concepts of Drug Discovery - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Language Acquisition and Language Impairment - Period 2+3 * | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Interpersonal Communication - Period 2 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Language, Media and Communication - Period 1 | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Media Entertainment - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Multilingual Communication in the EU - Period 2 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Second Language Acquisition - Period 2 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI for Business - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Concurrency & Multithreading - Period 2 | 400 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Information Retrieval- Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Intelligent Systems - Period 2 | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Operating Systems - Period 2 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Optimization and Artificial Intelligence - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Predictive Analytics and Machine Learning - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Secure programming- Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Text Mining for AI - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Management in the Netherlands - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayesian Econometrics for Business and Economics - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Choices, Inequality and Welfare - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Development Economics - Period 2 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Empirical Economics-Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Microeconomics I - Period 2 | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Regional and Urban Economics - Period 2 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| The Economics of Crises - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Urban Economics and Real Estate- Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Literature 1914-present-Period 2 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Genre and Literary Analysis-Period 2 | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Minor English: Pronunciation and Presentation - Period 2 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Environmental Challenges - Period 2 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fashion History and Theory - Period 2 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Film - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behavioral Finance and Real Estate-Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Empirical Finance- Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Finance II - Period 2 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Finance- Period 2 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| New Developments in Risk Management - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| French 2 - Period 2 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Development and Prosperity - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Sub-Saharan Africa and the World, 1800-Present - Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Burden of Disease - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Drivers of Change in Global Health - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Genes in Behaviour and Health- Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Medical Pharmacology - Period 2 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Toxicology - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam: Jewish Culture - Period 2 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Dutch Literature and Culture of the Golden Age-Period 2 | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| History of Emotions (Research) - Period 2+3 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Latin America in Modern History - Period 2 * | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| The Maghreb in Global History - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Science: Visualization and Analytics in R - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Historiography of Media, Art, Design and Architecture - Period 2 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Interpreting Information in Text by Humans and Machines - Period 2 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Psycholinguistics - Period 2 | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Spatial Analysis in the Humanities and Social Sciences - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conflict and Peacebuilding: Local and Global Perspectives - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climate Change Law-Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Data Analytics and Privacy-Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| International Tax Law - Period 2 | 400 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Managing People: Psychological Foundations - Period 2 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Organizational Culture and Change - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing I - Period 2 | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Marketing II - Period 2 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Statistics - Period 2 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Calculus 2-Period 2 | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Discrete Mathematics-Period 2 | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Linear Algebra and Calculus - Period 2 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Changing Media Use - Period 2 | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Media Theory and Analysis - Period 2 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Media, Power and Technology - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brain in Trouble-Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Mind Brain and Education - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Neurosciences - Period 2 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| The Developing Brain- Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary Latin II - Period 2 | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethics- Period 2 | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Great Minds II - Period 2+3 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Intercultural Philosophy and Postcolonial Theory - Period 2 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Philosophy and Neuroethics - Period 2 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Philosophy in the Global Middle Ages - Period 2 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Philosophy of Science - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Political Economy- Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Governing War: Law, Politics and History - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Human Rights and Citizenship-Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| The European Union in the Global Order - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| The Governance and Politics of Social Problems - Period 2 | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Toolbox- Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Christianity - Period 2 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Biblical Perspectives on Peace and Justice - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Buddhism, Mindfulness and Psychology - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Greek II & New Testament - Period 2 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Modern Anabaptist Theology: Being Church in the World - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Religion and Sustainable Development - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Religion, Violence and Fundamentalism - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Seeing is Believing: Film and Religion and the Construction of Sacredness Beyond the Limits of Representation and Articulation - Period 2 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Spirituality and Sustainability - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Yoga, Business and Leadership - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global History of Inequality - Period 2+3 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Identity, Diversity and Inclusion- Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Nation and Migration - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-Commerce Supply Chain Management- Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climate Change and Financial Regulation - Period 2 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Governance of Global Sustainability- Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designing Interventions in Business and Society - Period 3 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Emerging Technologies for E-Business and Online Commerce - Period 3 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| International Strategy - Period 3 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Introduction to Econometrics, Operations Research and Mathematical Economics - Period 3 | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| New Venture Creation - Period 3 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Simulation - Period 3 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Compiler Construction - Period 3 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Data Analysis 1 - Period 3 | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Digital Humanities and Social Analytics in Practice - Period 3 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Project Socially Aware Computing - Period 3 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Sets and Combinatorics - Period 3 | 100 | En | 42 | 1.5 |
| Web Technology - Period 3 | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applying Economics - Period 3 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Practical Case Study: Real-life Modelling in Econometrics and Data Science - Period 3 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Big Risk Experience - Period 3 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earth and Life through Time - Period 3 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allergy and Autoimmunity - Period 3 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Community-based Health Interventions - Period 3 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Evolutionary Genetics - Period 3 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| History and Ethnography - Period 3 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law and Ethics of Reproductive Technologies - Period 3 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing Sustainable Innovations - Period 3 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Mathematical Modelling, Latex and Mathematica - Period 3 | 100 | En | 42 | 1.5 |
| Mathematical Modelling of Stochastic Systems - Period 3 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Mathematics for Machine Learning - Period 3 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mind and Machine - Period 3 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greek III - Period 3 | 200 | En | 42 | 1.5 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy CIS-L&S-MKDA - Period 3 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Text Course I - Period 3 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychophysiological measurements - Period 3 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practicing Integrative Worldviews in the Technology Era - Period 3 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Religions and Gender - Period 3 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Spirituality Today - Period 3 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group Dynamics - Period 3 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designing Solutions for Global Sustainability - Period 3 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Global Sustainability - Period 3 | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land Use Change - Period 3 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
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Where You'll Stay
We offer different housing options to match your budget, preferences, and study abroad goals. Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.
Global Housing Standards
Learn more about what's included with CEA CAPA housing.
Learn more about what's included with CEA CAPA housing.
Global Housing Standards
Your housing abroad is more than a place to sleep, it's a place to feel at home.
Health & Safety
Health and safety are a top priority when selecting and reviewing program housing. When evaluating housing, CEA CAPA considers several factors including the surrounding location, commute time to academic or internship settings, as well as the condition of the building exterior and interior, common areas, the individual housing unit, and other living spaces. CEA CAPA works to ensure that program housing meets established minimum health and safety guidelines and aligns with best practices in the field.
Cleaning Services
Regular cleaning of communal areas for programs longer than 4 weeks.
Wi-Fi
Reliable internet access is included in every housing option we offer.
Students Per Bedroom
Typically 1–2 students per bedroom, with a maximum of 3 per room.
Commute Time
Housing is located within 60 minutes of campus by foot or transportation.
Temperature Control
Cooling and heating appliances are provided (AC not always included).
Kitchen Access
A shared space with basic utensils, refrigerator, freezer, and a stove, oven, or microwave.
Laundry
Access to laundry is guaranteed onsite or within walking distance. Drying racks included.
Study Space
A desk in your room or a table in a common area.
Storage Space
Practical, modest storage space for personal belongings.
Linens
Pillows, blankets and sheets.
Global Housing Standards apply to CEA CAPA-sourced housing only, beginning Summer 2026.
Housing provided by partner universities may differ slightly.
Residence Hall - Private Room
Experience Amsterdam from this university-style student residence. Enjoy the privacy of your own bedroom and bathroom, while sharing a kitchen with other students. This option offers a balance of comfort, flexibility, and connection, making it ideal for students seeking an independent lifestyle within a dynamic residential environment.
This housing option is included in the program price.
Premium Residence Hall - Private Room
Discover the vibrant energy of life in Amsterdam while enjoying a cross between student housing and extended-stay hotel. This option features a private bedroom and bathroom for your own personal space, while shared kitchens and clubroom create a lively social atmosphere perfect for connecting with international students, digital nomads, and tourists. All units provide easy access to public transportation for exploring the city.
This housing option carries a supplemental fee that may vary depending on the included amenities as well as the length of the program. The exact amount will be provided on the housing application form.
Excursions
Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.
What's Included in your Program
From housing to excursions, our programs include a variety of inclusions to enhance your study abroad experience! Here are examples that may be available in Amsterdam. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.
- Airport Welcome
- Personalized Pre-Departure Advising
- Visa & Immigration Advising
- Financial Advising
- Tuition and Registration
- Onsite Orientation
- City Tour
- Onsite Staff Support
- 24/7 Emergency Assistance
- Travel Medical Insurance
- International Emergency Service Support
- Welcome & Farewell Events
- Centrally Located Housing
- Wellness Activities
- Cultural Engagement
- Excursions
- Student Clubs & Organizations
- Host Institution Services & Amenities
- Official Transcript(s)
- VU Scholarship Opportunities
Sample Calendar
Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.
You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.
Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
|
August 15
|
Arrival/Program Begins
Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the Amsterdam Schiphol Airport on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their assigned housing. |
|
August 16 - 17
|
Orientation
Mandatory CEA CAPA Orientation will be held. |
|
August 17 - 28
|
Orientation
VU Orientation will be held. |
|
August 29 - 30
|
Excursion
VU overnight excursion. |
|
August 31
|
Classes Begin
Period 1 classes begin at VU on this day. |
|
October 19 - 23
|
Midterm Exams
Exams for Period 1 classes will be held at VU. |
|
October 26
|
Classes Begin
Period 2 classes begin at VU on this day. |
|
December 14 - 18
|
Final Exams
Exams for Period 2 classes will be held at VU. |
|
December 19 - January 03
|
School Break
VU is closed for Winter Break. No classes will be held. |
|
January 04
|
Classes Begin
Period 3 classes begin at VU on this day. |
|
January 29
|
Classes End
Period 3 ends at VU on this day. |
|
February 01
|
Classes Begin
Period 4 begins at VU on this day. |
|
March 25
|
Classes End
Period 4 ends at VU on this day. |
|
March 30
|
Classes Begin
Period 5 starts at VU on this day. |
|
May 03 - 07
|
School Break
VU is closed for Spring Break. No classes will be held. |
|
May 28
|
Classes End
Period 5 ends at VU on this day. |
|
May 31
|
Classes Begin
Period 6 starts at VU on this day. |
|
June 25
|
Classes End
Period 6 ends at VU on this day. |
|
June 26
|
Program Ends/Move-Out
Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day. |
Sample Budget
This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.
Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.
Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.