Diversity Abroad At IES Abroad, our faculty, staff, and programs are committed to recognizing and acquainting students with the diversity that exists within the Netherlands. IES Abroad students are continually provided with opportunities to explore the cultural richness of their host environment and learn about economic, social, and political status of local populations. Here are a few resources that you might find useful: Diversity Commitment Navigating Diversity & Identity Abroad Social Identity Resources Identity in the Netherlands Racial and Ethnic Minority Students According to CIA’s...

The Dutch monetary unit is the euro (€). The euro is subdivided into 100 cents. There are eight-euro coins denominated in 2 and 1 euros, then 50, 20, 10, 5, 2, and 1 cents. In the Netherlands, 1- and 2-euro cents are not used. Each euro coin has a common European face and a face designed by each monetary member EU state. All coins can be used in every monetary member EU country. There are seven-euro notes which are differently sized and colored, and come in denominations of 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10, and 5. The notes, unlike the coins, do not have national sides and are completely uniform. For...

Amsterdam’s bustling city center is easily accessible by foot or bicycle, with 160 canals, 1,281 bridges, and 90 islands. Founded on Calvinistic principles, today the entrepreneurial spirit of the Dutch culture lives on, as evidenced by its lively arts scene and cafes. The city’s strong work ethic produced a society supportive of Dutch masters like Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Van Gogh. The original religious zeal has been transformed into the uniquely Amsterdammer gezellig frame of mind. According to DutchAmsterdam.nl, "Locals and foreigners alike will tell you that the word cannot be translated...

As an IES Abroad student, your course of study at the UvA will fall under two programs: The Amsterdam Exchange Program Social & Behavioral Sciences The Amsterdam Exchange Program Humanities Courses take place Monday through Friday. IES Abroad students can only take undergraduate courses. Some courses are only open to students with an extensive background in the applicable field of study. A list of potential course offerings will be available in the fall for spring students. You can visit the Amsterdam Exchange - Social & Behavioral Sciences & Amsterdam Exchange - Humanities course catalog HERE...

*Please note that the information provided here is general and intended to give you an overview of our housing options that will be available. Closer to the housing selection date, you will receive access to a Moodle page with much more detailed housing information that you will be able to use to select your specific housing preferences. Information Applicable to all Housing Options Competitive Housing Housing in Europe is extremely competitive. There is a widespread housing shortage all across Europe. Due to the competitiveness of housing, it will be highly unlikely that you can change...

There are three types of entry requirements for students in the Netherlands: an EU passport holder a passport requiring a VVR (Dutch Residence Permit) a passport requiring a VVR and MVV (Visa) EU Passport Holders If you are an EU passport holder and your passport is currently valid, you will not be required to obtain any further documentation to study in the Netherlands. Please check the country list to confirm. Dutch Residence Permit Passport holders requiring a Dutch Residence Permit (VVR) are as follows: United States Australia New Zealand Canada United Kingdom Japan Monaco Vatican City...

University of New South Wales Orientation A separate orientation will be held for students by University of New South Wales. More information about this session and other key information about your semester at University of New South Wales will be available prior to the start of your program.

University of Sydney Orientation A separate orientation will be held for students by University of Sydney. More information about this session and other key information about your semester at University of Sydney will be available prior to the start of your program.