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Gain valuable knowledge and practical skills to advance your academic journey and contribute to improving global health.

Summer school courses about health and wellbeing

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VU Amsterdam offers intensive, English-taught short summer courses about health and wellbeing designed for Bachelor's and Master's students.

Held every July, these university programmes bring students from around the world to live and study in Amsterdam while addressing critical global health challenges, public policy, and health equity.

Whether you're interested in nutrition, public health, mindfulness practices, or exploring the connection between physical and mental health, VU Amsterdam Summer School provides a unique opportunity to learn from leading experts in a stimulating academic environment.

See which courses we have to offer in 2027 below.

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Clinical Neuroanatomy

Explore the structure and function of the central nervous system

Global Health

Explore global health challenges, potential solutions, and the complexity of the burden of disease.
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Causal and Agentic AI: Basics and Multidisciplinary Applications

head with nodes over a city Learn how to model human causal pathways as agentic AI.

Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation: Foundations for Designing and Implementing Research

Learn about Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation (NIBS) and whether it is a suitable technique for your research question.

Unlocking the Mysteries of Neurodegenerative Dementia: Advances in Research, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Expert talks, case studies and practicals will give participants invaluable insights into the complexity of neurodegenerative dementia.

Who can enroll in a summer course in health sciences at VU Amsterdam?

  • Advanced undergraduate students
  • Postgraduate students and researchers who want to deepen their expertise
  • Recent graduates looking to apply specific scientific principles to their field
  • International students seeking high-level courses taught fully in English

Please see the application and admissions page for information about how to enrol.

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  • Esther Fris
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  • Julia
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