Below you can find more information on: entry requirements, application process and the course overview per session.
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Apply before 1 May
How exciting that you would like to join us this summer! You can apply via our application form (external link, best viewed on desktop). You will be asked several questions and please upload the required documents as mentioned below.
Once you have filled out the application form, you will be directed to a payment* page. You have the choice to complete the payment to secure your spot in the course, or you can decide to pay at a later moment. Please be aware that your spot in the course is only secured once we have received the payment. If you want to apply for multiple courses, you only need to fill out the form once.
If you would like to pay via an invoice or you have been nominated by your university, then please reach out to VU Amsterdam Summer School.
Once we have received your application and thus your payment, the summer school team will review your application and will inform you within 5 working days if your admission is accepted or denied. In case your admission is denied then you will receive a full refund.
Required documents:
In the online application form you will be asked to provide the following two documents (no larger than 1 MB per document):
The documents will be shared with the professors before the start of the course.
Accommodation registration: Once you have been accepted into the programme you will receive a link to register for accommodation. We will divide the rooms on a first-come-first-serve basis (the earliest you apply and pay for your course, the earlier you can select your accommodation).
Social programme registration: In May all participants will receive a link to sign up for the additional social programme. We will again work with a first-come-first-serve basis (the link to the sign up form will be shared with students based on the date you have applied/paid for your course).
Course application deadline
1 May (23:59 CEST). Please be aware that courses could fill up before this date.
Course confirmation
Mid-May you will be informed if your chosen course is confirmed to run. In the unfortunate case your course is cancelled (in case it does not reach the course minimum amount of participants) you will be able to move to another course (based on availability) or request a refund.
If you have any questions regarding the procedure or anything else, let us know at amsterdamsummerschool@vu.nl.
*If on the basis of the provided documents doubts remain about the academic level of the student, VU Amsterdam Summer School reserves the right to ask for additional documents and/or a telephone/video interview.
Courses are taught at Bachelor's, Advanced Bachelor's or Master's level, and are suitable for students as well as for PhD staff and professionals. Some courses are offered at both Bachelor's and Master's level. While submitting your application you are able to select the level.
The following entry requirements are set:
Individual courses may have their own entry requirements, please check the course page under course overview. If you are having doubts about your academic level then please contact us via amsterdamsummerschool@vu.nl.
Course application deadline
1 May (23:59 CEST)
*If on the basis of the provided documents doubts remain about the academic level of the student, VU Amsterdam Summer School reserves the right to ask for additional documents and/or a telephone/video interview.
It is not necessary to provide us with proof of your English. We do expect your English to be sufficient to understand classes and course literature. This means you should have at least a B2 level of English, as developed within the Common European Framework of References for Languages (CEFR). This is comparable to a TOEFL internet test with a score of 92, or an IELTS score of 6.5.
During the month of July we offer one and two week courses. You can follow one course per session!
We offer two sessions in July. It is possible to follow two courses in two different sessions, making your summer school a total of three or even four weeks! Courses in session 1 can be combined* with courses in either session 2a or session 2b. Make the most of your summer in Amsterdam by choosing two sessions!
Session 1: Saturday 1 July to Saturday 15 July
Session 2a: Sunday 16 to Sunday 30 July
Session 2b: Sunday 16 to Sunday 23 July
*It is not possible to follow courses in the same session as classes will overlap.
The dates mentioned include arrival and departure days. Courses run from Monday to Friday, weekends are off to relax, explore and for self-study (some exceptions might occur).
You can have a look at our course list below or go to our full course offer where you can filter based on your interests.
Session 1 runs from Saturday 1 July until Saturday 15 July. This includes arrival and departure day on the first and last Saturday. The courses run from Monday to Friday.
Session 2a runs from Sunday 16 July until Sunday 30 July. This includes arrival and departure day on the first and last Sunday. The courses run from Monday to Friday.
Session 2b runs from Sunday 16 July until Sunday 23 July. This includes arrival and departure day on both Sundays. The courses run from Monday to Friday.
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