Amsterdam Center On-Site Center Address IES Abroad Amsterdam Center Geldersekade 101-D 1011 EM Amsterdam The Netherlands Center Phone Numbers From the US: 011.31.2.0370.6600 From the Netherlands: 02.0370.6600 Center Hours Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Closed 9am to 5pm 9am to 5pm 9am to 5pm 9am to 5pm 9am to 12:30pm & 12:30pm to 5pm by appointment Closed

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...

The program at the CvA offers you a large number of possibilities to develop your instrumental or vocal skills, musical insight, and theoretical knowledge. CvA offers courses within the departments of Classical and Jazz; you will choose one of these specific tracks when you are applying for the program. Since each department is independent from one another, you will be admitted into a single department for either Classical or Jazz. CvA Courses Practical Component The required practical component of your study is comprised of a combination of one-on-one and small group instruction. This...

You’re about to start a great adventure abroad, and we couldn’t be more excited for you! Our team of expert study abroad professionals put together this predeparture guide to share important details you need to know before you embark. From getting a passport and planning travel, to budgeting and academic planning, your predeparture guide gives answers to your questions (and questions you didn’t even know to ask!). If you have a specific question not answered in this guide, feel free to e-mail study@IESabroad.org or call 800.995.2300 and your message will be routed to your Program Advisor. What...

Your specific housing assignment will be sent to you via email from admissions@IESabroad.org approximately three weeks before the program start date, provided you have submitted all forms listed below. Make sure that emails from this address will not end up in your spam filter by adding it to your trusted sender list. NOTE: We must receive all forms listed below before we can finalize housing arrangements on your behalf and release your housing assignment to you. Submit the Lifestyle Demographics Survey in your MyIESabroad account as early as possible after it is made available. Be honest and...

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...

Spring 2026 Program Calendar will be available in November!

As an IES Abroad student, your courses of study at the VU may vary. For current course options, please visit the VU website for Exchange Programs. Following admission to the program, you will further receive specific course information. Once you are on the VU website, please click on the "Exchange" tab, select the relevant academic year (2025-2026) and then click on "Programme". Then select "Bachelor's courses" and browse courses in your desired faculty/facilities. Please pay special attention to any pre-requisites listed for courses you select. "Recommended Background Knowledge" is considered...

Students are able to receive letter-sized mail to the IES Abroad Center. Packages should be sent to your housing, as the front desk can keep them. If you are shipping a debit or credit card, we recommend that you disguise it as regular mail (i.e., put it in a birthday card or use a cardboard FedEx or UPS envelope). All of your mail should be addressed to you at the IES Abroad Amsterdam Center: Your Name c/o IES Abroad Amsterdam Center Geldersekade 101-D 1011 EM Amsterdam The Netherlands While you are free to receive mail addressed to you at the IES Abroad Center, you may also get it delivered...