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CIEE Social Sciences Program in Amsterdam, Netherlands
The Social Sciences study abroad program in Amsterdam, Netherlands is geared for advanced undergraduates with a strong interest and background in the social sciences and humanities who seek course work with a research component, are able to work independently, and wish to live and study in an increasingly international and multicultural E... read more
The Social Sciences study abroad program in Amsterdam, Netherlands is geared for advanced undergraduates with a strong interest and background in the social sciences and humanities who seek course work with a research component, are able to work independently, and wish to live and study in an increasingly international and multicultural European capital city.
Academic Program
The CIEE Social Sciences program at the University of Amsterdam was established in 1993. The CIEE program falls under the College of Social Sciences (CSS) which offers Bachelor's level programs in English. CIEE students have choices among a number of humanities and social sciences courses. CIEE students also have access to regular UvA courses taught in English if they meet the course prerequisites.
Academic Culture
Most classes offered at the University of Amsterdam are small in size, consisting of 30 students or less. Most meet twice a week: once for a two-hour lecture and once for a two-hour seminar or discussion class.
Classes comprised of so many different nationalities offer a wide range of perspectives. This diversity enables students to analyze and discuss issues from multiple viewpoints. Participation in the CIEE Study Center at the University of Amsterdam not only helps students develop a better comprehension of Europe in an international comparative perspective, but also enhances their ability to communicate with people from other countries, important in light of today's globalization and increasingly international work environments. Approximately 50% of the international students at UvA are from Europe, 25% from the United States, and 25% from Canada, Australia, and countries in the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America.
The University of Amsterdam operates on a semester calendar, with each semester consisting of two consecutive eight-week class periods.. The University's fall semester runs from the end of August to the end of December, and the spring semester runs from the beginning of February to the beginning of June.
The CIEE Study Center office is located on the Prins Hendrikkade on the eastern waterfront, within close proximity to the UvA academic buildings. Less
