While in Amsterdam, you will take 15-17 IES Abroad credits (a minimum of 30 ECTS) per semester at the Vrije Universiteit (VU) and IES Abroad Amsterdam. Create your own academic experience by selecting from the following required and optional components: 2-5 VU courses (required, credits vary) Up to 3 IES Abroad area studies course (optional, credits vary) Please note that 2 ECTS is equivalent to 1 US credit. For example, a course worth 6 ECTS is worth 3 US credits.

Additionally, you will participate in the VU-led orientation to get to know the VU Staff, fellow VU students, and facilities. Please pay attention to the emails you receive directly from the VU. When in doubt of any of the emails or correspondence you receive about your semester in Amsterdam, please reach out to your Program Advisor at study@iesabroad.org.

Please pay attention to the emails you receive directly from the UvA. When in doubt of any of the emails or correspondence you receive about your semester in Amsterdam, please reach out to your Program Advisor at study@iesabroad.org.

There are four main steps to enroll in courses at the UvA: You have already completed the first step by submitting your course preferences in your Academic Statement of Purpose as part of your application. You should meet with your academic advisor and study abroad coordinator to verify which courses will transfer back to your college or university. Go over alternative courses as well, in case your first choices are unavailable during registration. This is a very important step in receiving credit at your home college or university for the classes you take abroad. Submit your Study Plan Form...

Additionally, you will participate in the CvA-led orientation to get to know the CvA Staff, fellow CvA students, and facilities. Please pay attention to the emails you receive directly from the CvA. When in doubt of any of the emails or correspondence you receive about your semester in Amsterdam, please reach out to your Program Advisor at study@iesabroad.org.

Registration for classes is completed after you have arrived on-site during your academic orientation. This process may be different from what you are used to as the CvA does not publish a set of courses to choose from. Through consultations with CvA advisors, the staff at IES Abroad Amsterdam, and the academic advisors at your current university or college, you will establish a highly individualized course of study that combines practical, theoretical, and educational aspects of music study. If you are at an advanced level in both Classical or Jazz music studies, you may be able to take...

As a Psychology & Sciences student, you will take 15-17 IES Abroad credits (a minimum of 30 ECTS) per semester at the Vrije Universiteit (VU) and IES Abroad Amsterdam. You must be registered for 5 courses in total. Create your own academic experience by selecting from the following required and optional components: 1 IES Abroad course of your choice (required, 3 credits) 2-4 VU courses (required, credits vary) Up to 2 other IES Abroad area studies course, depending on availability (optional, credits vary) Note that 2 ECTS credits (the European credit system) are equivalent to 1 US credit. For...

As a Social Sciences & Humanities student, you will take 15-17 credits (a minimum of 30 ECTS) per semester at the Universiteit van Amsterdam (UvA) and IES Abroad Amsterdam. Create your own personal academic experience by selection from the following required and optional components: 1 IES Abroad course of your choice (required, 3 credits) 1-4 courses at the Universiteit van Amsterdam (UvA) (at least one UvA course is required, credits vary, minimum of 6 UvA credits) Up to 2 other IES Abroad area studies course, depending on availability (optional, credits vary) Note that 2 ECTS credits (the...