You will receive an unlimited public transportation pass valid for the first few days of orientation. If you see yourself using public transportation on a regular basis, we recommend obtaining a monthly pass (approximately €100 per month). You can also pay per ride with a credit or debit card. It is also possible to buy individual tickets, weekly chip cards (a special paper card with a chip that is valid for the week), and monthly chip cards (personalized laminated chip card with photo) for use on public transportation.

While in Amsterdam, we want to ensure you have every opportunity to immerse yourself in new experiences. That’s why our IES Abroad Amsterdam Center staff is committed to providing outstanding academic and student support services. We take care of the details, so you can soak up every moment of your Amsterdam experience. The IES Abroad Amsterdam Center is housed on two floors on the Geldersekade 101. Built in the early 1930s as a clothing factory, the building has recently been completely renovated. The IES Abroad Center has several study spaces, as well as classrooms and meeting rooms. The...

You will enroll in two 3-credit courses in a variety of disciplines for a total of 6 credits, all taught under the shared theme of Gender Studies. Available disciplines will likely include: Art History Gender Studies Literature Sociology Social Studies About 4 weeks before your departure date you will receive an email requesting that you take part in the preregistration process by filling out the Course Preregistration Form available in your MyIESAbroad account. Please fill out this form as soon as possible to increase your chances of getting into the class(es) that you need/want. Complete...

IES Abroad policy requires that all students obtain a functioning cell phone with calling and texting capabilities by the end of their first week of the program. Students are required to carry their cell phones at all times and be able to respond immediately in case of emergency. During orientation, IES Abroad staff will provide you with more information about this policy and give you recommendations for local service providers. In general, there are three ways that students go about fulfilling this requirement: Most popular: Having data upon arrival so that IES Abroad Amsterdam staff can use...

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Housing Introduction The housing provided by the IES Abroad Amsterdam Center will be conveniently located in a nice, safe area. Rooms are likely smaller than you are used to, and commuting is an absolute must as universities do not own housing in the Netherlands. Most universities are not campuses. As you fill out your Housing Form, keep in mind the following factors that are considered when housing placements are made: IES Abroad only locates housing in safe areas of the city. Cohabitation in IES Abroad located housing is prohibited. Switching after arrival is most likely not possible or you...

There will be mandatory orientation sessions once you arrive in Amsterdam. These sessions will allow you to meet other students in the program, review health and safety procedures, understand academic expectations, and get familiar with the IES Abroad Center and city of Amsterdam. Detailed information about housing, public transportation, culture, and other important topics are also covered. Beyond orientation sessions, you will have opportunities to explore the city before classes start in order to help you feel at home in your new environment. Feel prepared to begin classes with practical...

For more location-specific tips, check out these packing tips from former IES Abroad students. Keep in mind the climate of Amsterdam when packing. July tends to be the hottest month out of the summer semester with an average high of 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Amsterdam's temperature year round is neither excessively hot nor extremely cold. The summers are comfortable and partly cloudy and the winters are long, very cold, windy, and mostly cloudy. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 34 degrees Fahrenheit to 71 degrees Fahrenheit and is rarely below 22 degrees...