You will study at the IES Abroad Dublin Center alongside your IES Abroad peers. You take 15-19 credits per semester, and all courses are worth three credits unless otherwise specified. It combines a number of different academic experiences that may include the following: IES Abroad Business, Entrepreneurship & Technology courses (3 credits each) MK/CM 345 - Digital Marketing & Communication ET 334 - Globalization & Entrepreneurship CM/BS 348 - Negotiations Part-Time Internship seminar and placement (optional, 3 credits each) Additional area studies courses at IES Abroad in the Irish Studies or...

Get ready for an unforgettable experience, get to know your new hometown, and your new neighbors while having lots of fun! The principle is simple: expand your cultural learning opportunities beyond the classroom. Field trips merge together the fun of traveling with an academic focus on the place you are visiting. We have a wide range of activities available to everyone and catering to all interests. The number of participants on the field trip is limited and registration is first-come, first served. You will register for field trips a couple of weeks before you arrive in Dublin. In general...

There will be 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 campus 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 lessons and activities...

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...

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...

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...

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.

Volunteering Volunteering at local organizations provides another great opportunity for integration into the local culture. If you are interested in volunteering, our Center staff can provide you with contact information for volunteering and non-profit organizations. Specific duties vary according to the volunteer’s previous experience and training, availability, interest, language ability, and specific needs of collaborating organizations. An exciting volunteer group that came into being as a result of the Ōtautahi Christchurch earthquakes in 2010 and 2011 is the Student Volunteer Army, a...

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 early summer for fall students. You can visit the Amsterdam Exchange - Social & Behavioral Sciences & Amsterdam Exchange - Humanities course...

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.