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Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Academic Level: Sophomore Language(s) of Instruction: English
Housing Options: Hotel/Hostel, Residence Hall Program Model: Partner Provider
Area(s) of Study: Accounting, Cross-cultural and Global Studies, Finance, Foreign Language, Healthcare Administration, Public Service Leadership, Service Learning, Sociology, Women's and Gender Studies Minimum GPA: 2.50
Open to Non-UHCL Applicants: Yes
Program Description:

Summer Contemporary Netherlands Studies

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS

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Program Overview

Your Summer Contemporary Netherlands Studies program in Amsterdam lasts 4 weeks (or up to 12 weeks). You will enroll in one required CIEE course per session. Enhance your experience with extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Dutch culture. Live and learn in Amsterdam!

Unique Experiences

GET AROUND BY BIKE

it's the Dutch way – and the best way to get a closer perspective of this multicultural city.

FOR A COMPLETE LOOK AT DUTCH CULTURE,

explore beyond Amsterdam with day trips

LIVE LIKE A LOCAL

by catching an outdoor film

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Excursions & Activities

  • Explore Amsterdam's world-famous canal belt on a private canal cruise
  • Go to a concert, play, flea market, or a special exhibition in one of Amsterdam’s museums
  • Take a bike tour through Amsterdam's countryside.
  • Relax during an open-air movie screening at a popular Amsterdam city beach

What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • Orientation – an introduction to Dutch culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Field trips and cultural activities
  • Excursions
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

  • 200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
  • $8 million in scholarships offered each year
  • 1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
  • Study tours and cultural activities included
  • Internships and volunteering opportunities
  • Rigorous academics
  • Cultural immersion
  • iNext travel insurance included

Questions?

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Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2026 05/09/2026 ** Rolling Admission 06/16/2026 08/09/2026

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.