University of Amsterdam Summer School

Location: Netherlands
Language of instruction: English
Tuition payable to: Partner Institution
Program website: University of Amsterdam Summer School Website
Program dates: Starts dates in June, July, or August, depending on the course

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About the program

The University of Amsterdam (UvA) is offering a selection of courses through their Summer School on a variety of topics. Courses can be taken for credit, and offer a series of virtual courses. Join students and professionals from across the world to learn about, debate, and ponder key topics that help us make sense of the present.

More specific and finalized program details can be found on the partner institution's website. However, you must apply through Go Global to be considered for this program and ensure you follow the appropriate transfer credit process.

Who can go?

All applicants must meet Go Global eligibility requirements
- UBC Vancouver students
- UBC Okanagan students
For some courses/programmes, previous knowledge of the subject area is required. Please refer to the partner's website for any additional requirements

Academic planning

Areas of study available:

Arts
International Relations
Media Studies
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Urban Studies

Course equivalency formula

2 ECTS credits = 1 UBC credit

Course load information

Take any summer course/programme you meet the eligibility requirements for. Each course is worth a different amount depending on the length of instruction. You can find more details on each course/programme's webpage.

Transfer credit

Check out the courses that previous students have transferred back to UBC in the last 5 years using our Course Search Tool. If you don't see a particular course you listed, it simply means you need to submit it as a new course request through the Transfer Credit Portal while on your Go Global experience. For more information, please visit the Go Global Transfer Credit webpage.

Not all courses listed are offered through the summer program at this partner institution. The tool is for reference only–research the partner's website for actual course offerings.

Search for previously approved courses

Note: Transfer credits are only granted for courses with academic content that meet the academic standard for UBC. Courses that do not contain academic coursework may not be eligible. Please visit Go Global Transfer Credit webpage to learn more. Please speak to a departmental advisor if you have any questions.

Other opportunities at this partner

Term-based Exchange Program

Student experience

Housing

Type and availability dependent on course/programme. Please refer to partner's website

Accessibility

Some destinations may be more accessible than others for students with disability-related accommodations. If you identify with having a disability or pre-existing health condition which could impact your participation, or if you require academic accommodation, please contact a Go Global advisor before applying to explore options that are best for you.

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