As a Psychology & Sciences student, you will take 15-17 IES credits (a minimum of 30 ECTS) per semester at the Vrije Universiteit (VU) 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) 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 example, a course worth 12 ECTS credits is...

As a Law & Criminology student, you will take 15-17 IES Abroad credits at the IES Abroad Amsterdam Center, with the choice to take one course at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU). Create your own academic experience by selecting from the following required and optional components: IES Abroad Course PO/LW 350 Major Issues in Law & Society: A Comparative Context. (required, 4 credits) IES Abroad Course ES/SO/PO 363 Equitable Living: The Human Right to Migration (Amsterdam + London Field Study; required, 3 credits) 1 VU Course (optional, credits vary) Additional IES Abroad area studies courses...

As a Business & Economics 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. 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 example, a course worth 12 ECTS credits is worth...

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 (2024-2025) 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...

Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland Field Trips & Events You can refer to the University of Auckland Waipapa Taumata Rau program page to peruse field trip offerings. Besides the opportunities to explore the city offered during orientation, IES Abroad Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland will organize a range of field trips, which can include tickets to a rugby match and a tour of Auckland's famous black sand beaches. Students will also have the opportunity to join the IES Abroad Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland field trip to Rarotonga in the Cook Islands during mid-semester break. Students will be able to explore the...

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.

About University of Auckland Waipapa Taumata Rau Courses IES Abroad credits are awarded in a manner that reflects the increased workload and point system of University of Auckland Waipapa Taumata Rau courses. At the University of Auckland, most classes are worth 15 points which translate to 4 IES Abroad credits. You must carry a full load while studying abroad at University of Auckland, which is the equivalent of 60 credit points (about 4 classes) and 16 IES Abroad credits for the semester. It is not at all common to overenroll in the Aotearoa New Zealand academic system, as 60 credit points...

Te Tirohanga, opened in 2020, is an on-campus, self-catered apartment housing located a 5-min walk away from the center of campus. The secure building has 15 floors, with 5 of them dedicated to communal living, like kitchen/dining, living and communal study spaces. Local and international students live at Te Tirohanga who benefit from 24-hour support and RA support for safety as well as a community environment. Room Amenities Each single occupied bedroom is furnised with: A bed (approximate size is a Twin Extra Long) Desk and chair Noticeboard Wall-mounted heater Wardrobe with mirror Each...

Storing Luggage in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland If you are looking for luggage storage, we recommend you research for available services prior to any travel plans. The Auckland Airport offers luggage storage service which costs approximately NZ$15/day. Visit their website for more information on luggage storage. IES Abroad does not endorse and cannot be held liable for any of these companies.