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Discover with WorldStrides: Summer at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (Outgoing Program) Print  Save 
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Minimum GPA: 3.0 Preferred qualification: Junior standing, Sophomore standing
Language of Instruction: English Housing Options: Dormitory
Program Description:
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Summer at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Challenge yourself academically at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU), while living in one of Europe’s most innovative and bike-friendly cities. Spend your summer in Amsterdam studying on a modern campus in the dynamic Zuidas district — the city's thriving business and academic hub.

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Program highlights

  • Courses focus on research methodology across disciplines like earth and life sciences, business and economics, social sciences, and humanities

  • Designed for rising juniors and seniors, each two-week course features an experiential learning component that uses the city as your classroom through labs, field trips, and other activities

  • All courses are taught in English alongside Dutch and international students

  • Get more out of your summer by pairing two sessions together for a month-long experience

  • From walking tours and cheese tastings in Amsterdam to exploring Brussels and nearby cities, this program delivers on academics and cultural discovery

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Scholarships and financial aid

Each year we award more than $1 million in need- and merit-based scholarships.

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How to get started

  1. Reach out to our team and program alumni to learn more.

  2. Meet with your study abroad office.

  3. Submit your applications through your university and WorldStrides.

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Meet Lexi H.

"This program made making friends incredibly easy for me! They hosted several orientation sessions and day-trip activities with the other students. These trips were when l made the best memories with my new friends!"

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WorldStrides has helped students have life-changing experiences abroad for over 40 years. Now it's your turn! Formerly known as International Studies Abroad (ISA) and The Education Abroad Network (TEAN), WorldStrides provides high-quality semester, summer, and year-long study abroad programs, internships, research, and experiential-learning opportunities with full-service support from expert staff located around the world. We even offer scholarships, grants and discounts to make going abroad a reality for all students. Let us help you get started. Our team is ready when you are!



Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2027 03/01/2027 ** Varies TBA TBA

** Indicates the Office of Education Abroad pre-approval deadline. Students will also need to meet the actual program application deadlines, which may be earlier. See the Getting Started page for more details.