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Social Sciences & Humanities
Amsterdam, Netherlands
About the Program
Students in the Social Sciences & Humanities program will select from almost 100 courses in English. Subjects include English Language & Literature, Sociology, Political Science, Law, History, Humanities, Film Studies, Media Studies, Art History, Philosophy, International Relations, Communication, Anthropology, and Psychology. 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.
Program Notes
VU Amsterdam is a highly competitive program. Students applying for this program will be waitlisted for admission, and will know their acceptance decision no later than March 15 for fall semester and October 15 for spring semester. We encourage you to work with your CEA CAPA Student Advisor to identify a backup program option.
Requirements
Overview
Amsterdam
8/16/24 - 12/21/24
$22,895
12 - 15
Deadlines
Closed
3/30/24
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
12-15
Credits
Program Structure & Courses
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.
You take 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.
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Themes in Anthropology-Period 1 | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moroccan Arabic 1 - Period 1 | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exhibition Machines- Period 1 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Experimental Cell Biology I-Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Extended Research Questions in Bioinformatics - Period 1 & 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology - Period 1 * | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Innovative Cell Biology and Immunology - Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Nature versus Nurture - Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Research Questions in Bioinformatics - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Communication Studies - Period 1 | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analyses Toolbox - 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 |
| Numerical Methods - Period 1+2 * | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Robot Interaction - 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 |
| Health Economics-Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| International Trade and Development Economics - Period 1 | 200 | 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 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Development - Period 1 * | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Values, Philosophy and Education - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Film and Media History- Period 1 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| French 1 - Period 1 | 100 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case Studies in Petrology - Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Earth and Life through Time - 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 |
| Ancient History I-Period 1 | 100 | En | 42 | 1.5 |
| European History 500-1500- Period 1 | 100 | En | 42 | 1.5 |
| History and Culture of the Ancient Near East - Period 1 | 200 | 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 |
| International Relations and Global Governance - Period 1 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| News and Journalism - Period 1 * | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conflict and Crimes - Period 1 | 400 | En | 336 | 6 |
| EU Internal Market Law-Period 1 | 400 | En | 84 | 3 |
| European and International Law - Period 1+2 | 400 | En | 336 | 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 |
| Public International Law- Period 1 | 400 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Refugee and Family Migration Law - Period 1+2 | 400 | En | 336 | 6 |
| 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 and Persuasive Communication - Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analysis I - Period 1+2 | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Basic Concepts in Mathematics-Period 1 | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Biomedical Mathematics - Period 1+2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Calculus 1-Period 1 | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Differential Geometry - Period 1+2 | 400 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Equational Programming - Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Fourier Analysis - Period 1+2 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Linear Algebra - Period 1+2 | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Markov Chains - Period 1+2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Measure Theory - Period 1+2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Non-linear Dynamical Systems - Period 1 + 2 | 400 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Number Theory - Period 1+2 | 400 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Operations Research I - Period 1+2 * | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Probability Theory - Period 1+2 * | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Quantitative Research Methods I- Period 1 | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Quantitative Research Methods II - Period 1 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Rings and Fields - Period 1+2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Single Variable Calculus - Period 1+2 | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Statistical Methods - Period 1 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Statistics - Period 1+2 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Stochastic Modelling - Period 1+2 | 200 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Philosophy-Period 1 | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| 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 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| State, Power and Conflict- Period 1 | 100 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bible Translation in a Global Context - Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Buddhism - Period 1 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Buddhism, Mindfulness and Psychology - Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Christian Theology and Religion - Period 1 | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Greek I & New Testament - Period 1 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Interreligious Hermeneutics and Diversity - Period 1 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Peace Church Studies: Theology, History and Ethics - Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Psychology of Religion - Period 1 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Spiritual Living in Hindu Philosophies - Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Spiritual Transformation through Hindu Texts - Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Theories of Religion - Period 1 | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Translation Studies and Intercultural Communication - Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| World Religions - Period 1 | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development and Globalization: Anthropological Perspectives - Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Reading American Monuments: From the Puritans to Black Lives Matter - Period 1 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Robot Law and Artificial Intelligence- Period 1 | 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 |
| Research Seminar Spatial Economics- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planetary Science - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adaptation to Human Environments-Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Behavioural Biology-Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Cell Biology - Histology - Period 2 | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| From Protein to Cell - 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 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isotope Geochemistry - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Phonetics - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Interpersonal Communication - Period 2 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Language, Media and Communication - Period 2 | 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 |
| Logistics Analysis - Period 2 * | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Networks and Graphs - Period 2 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Operating Systems - Period 2 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Secure programming- Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Culture and Public Space- Period 2 | 200 | 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 |
| Economic Assessment of Health Care- Period 2 | 300 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Financial Management in Health Care Organizations-Period 2 | 300 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biogeosciences - Period 2 | 300 | 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 2 | 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 |
| Ancient History II-Period 2 | 100 | En | 42 | 1.5 |
| Dutch Literature and Culture of the Golden Age-Period 2 | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| European History 1500-1800- Period 2 | 100 | En | 42 | 1.5 |
| World History 500-1800- Period 2 | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Science: Visualization and Analytics in R - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Interpreting Information in Text by Humans and Machines - Period 2 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conflict and Peacebuilding: Local and Global Perspectives - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| EU Governance in an International Context- Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| The Law and Politics of Fencing the Use of Force - 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 |
| Computational Thinking - Period 2 | 100 | En | 42 | 1.5 |
| Discrete Mathematics-Period 2 | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Linear Algebra and Calculus - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Media, Society and Politics - 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 |
| Intercultural Philosophy and Postcolonial Theory - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Medieval Philosophy - Period 2 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Philosophy and Neuroethics - Period 2 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Philosophy of Science - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decolonizing Europe: History and Memory - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Global Political Economy- Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Human Rights and Citizenship-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 |
| Bible Translation and Digital Humanities - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Bible Translation as Contextual Theology - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Biblical Perspectives on Peace and Justice - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Greek II & New Testament - Period 2 | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Historical Roots of Contemporary Religious Issues - Period 2 | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| History of World Philosophies - Period 2 | 100 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Living Chinese Buddhism - 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 |
| Social Sciences - Period 2 * | 200 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Spirituality and Sustainability - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| The Radical Reformation: Anabaptists and other Minorities - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Yoga, Business and Leadership - Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish 2 - Period 2 | 200 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Governance of Global Sustainability- Period 2 | 300 | En | 84 | 3 |
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Where You'll Stay
*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.
Studio Apartment
Available:
Semester
Summer
Live in a modern and vibrant studio apartment residence building with other international, Dutch or US students with convenient access to public transportation. Students will be placed in a studio apartment in a furnished private room, with a bed, desk, chair, and shelves. Meals are not included but a limited kitchenette is provided. Access to meaningful communal areas and amenites, such as lounge, game rooms, study spaces, shared laundry facilities, onsite restaurant and supermarket. The buildings have 24-hour reception and security. This option is for independent & outgoing students interested in an upgraded single and meeting others beyond CEA CAPA.
Typical Commute
- VU Amsterdam: 20-40 Minutes by Public Transportation
Meals Included
N/A
Roommates
- Single, private room
Unit Amenities
- Small kitchenette available
- Bed linens included
- Internet access
- Closet / Dresser
- Desk and chair
- Shared living space – Indoors and Outdoors
- Private bathroom
- Shared laundry facilities
- Restaurant & supermarket on site
Additional Fees
This housing option carries a supplemental fee which may vary based on housing inclusions (i.e. meals, amenities, etc.) as well as program length. Exact amount will be confirmed on the housing application form.
- Summer: $400 - $900
- Semester: $1,000 - $2,000
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.
- Personalized Pre-Departure Advising
- Visa & Immigration Advising
- Financial Advising
- Tuition and Registration
- Airport Pick-up
- 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 16
|
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 17 - 20
|
Orientation
Mandatory CEA CAPA Orientation will be held. |
|
August 21 - 27
|
Orientation
Mandatory VU Orientation will be held. |
|
September 02
|
Classes Begin
Classes begin at VU on this day. |
|
October 21 - 25
|
Midterm Exams
Exams for Period 1 classes will be held at VU. |
|
December 13
|
Classes End
This is the last day of classes at VU. |
|
December 16 - 20
|
Final Exams
Exams for Period 2 classes will be held at VU. |
|
December 21
|
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.