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CIEE Summer Contemporary Netherlands Studies in Amsterdam, Netherlands (Provider / Exchange Programs Program) Print  Save  Share
  • Locations: Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2026 02/15/2026 02/16/2026 TBA TBA
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Class Standing: 2- Sophomore Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English
Housing Options: Dormitory/Residence Hall, Hotel/Hostel Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 2.5
Well Suited For: Accounting, Finance, International Studies, Service Learning, Sociology, Women's Studies
Program Description:

Summer Contemporary Netherlands Studies

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS

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Program Overview

Step into a fascinating laboratory – progressive, multicultural Amsterdam – and explore the Dutch public health system and local policies on migration, drugs, prostitution, and gender and sexuality in popular culture. Complete your summer experience by exploring the city's trademark canals and welcoming coffeehouses, and traveling to the countryside and other nearby cities to discover more historical pearls.

Unique Experiences

GET AROUND BY BIKE

it's the Dutch way – and the best way to get a closer perspective of this multicultural city.

FOR A COMPLETE LOOK AT DUTCH CULTURE,

explore beyond Amsterdam with day trips

LIVE LIKE A LOCAL

by catching an outdoor film

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Excursions & Activities

  • Explore beyond Amsterdam with a day trip to visit a medieval castle, an authentic fishing town, or a second urban area.
  • Take a trip to Rotterdam, The Hague, or Utrecht – each significant in its own right – and compare your observations to what you know of Amsterdam.
  • ?Take a bike tour through Amsterdam's countryside.
  • Relax during an outside movie night at a popular Amsterdam city beach.
  • Go to a concert, play, flea market, or a special exhibition in one of Amsterdam's museums.

What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • Orientation – an introduction to Dutch culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Field trips and cultural activities
  • Excursions
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

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GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

  • 200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
  • $8 million in scholarships offered each year
  • 1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
  • Study tours and cultural activities included
  • Internships and volunteering opportunities
  • Rigorous academics
  • Cultural immersion
  • iNext travel insurance included

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