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University of Amsterdam (U21)


University of Amsterdam (U21)
City: Amsterdam
Website: www.uva.nl/exchange
Approximate semester dates: Semester 1 (Autumn Semester): September-January
Semester 2 (Spring Semester): February-June
Academic Calendar 2011-2012
Language of instruction: Dutch, English
Full time load equivalent: 30 ECTS per semester
Fields of Study Available:

Course selection guide - Students should study mainly within a single faculty.

UNDERGRADUATE:
Faculty of Social Science (College and Grad School): majority of courses available in English
Faculty of Economics and Business: complete undergraduate Business program available in English

Other courses taught in English can be found in:

  • Humanities
  • Social Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Pedagogical & Educational Sciences
  • Geography
  • Planning
  • Development Studies

MASTERS:
Faculty of Law: Masters level EU Law and International Law available in English (students wanting admittance into law must have a least 2yrs academic background)

  • Natural Sciences
  • Earth & Environmental Sciences

    Access to PG studies is very limited however science and law courses in English only available to PG students.
Restricted Fields of Study:  TBA
Approximate living expenses: Euros 600 per month
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Additional information:

ONLY 4 PLACES PER SEMESTER AVAILABLE TO UQ EXCHANGE STUDENTS

STUDENTS MUST HAVE A GPA OF 5.25 (at least) TO GAIN A PLACE AT UvA.

Student must have completed two years of study at UQ before going to UvA.

Courses at UvA studied one at a time, in blocks (8 weeks, 8 weeks and then 4 weeks).

The International Student Affairs Office will arrange and guarantee housing for students who participate in exchange programs within the bilateral agreement. 

Information sheet

Students can also study at the Amsterdam University College