Netherlands—University of Amsterdam

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Thanks to our ongoing partnership with the University of Amsterdam, the Office of Education Abroad recommends the UvA’s Summer School for Hunter College students interested in short-term study in the Netherlands. This program is open to Hunter students only.

Dates: Refer to the dates listed on the UvA’s course description pages.

Credits Offered: Determined by course approval form (see below for details)

Application Deadlines: Refer to the dates listed on the UvA’s course description pages.

Program Fee: Contact the Office of Education Abroad for details.

Tuition and airfare are not included in the program fee.

Travel: Students are responsible for arriving at their study abroad location by the first day of the program; this may mean flying the day before.

Financial Aid: Please be sure to meet with the Financial Aid Office to discuss your particular financial aid package.

Scholarships: In addition to the Gilman Scholarship,* students should visit our Scholarships Page for more opportunities. Students interested in applying for the Gilman scholarship should email Stephen Lassonde at ops@hunter.cuny.edu.

The University of Amsterdam offers summer courses in a variety of subjects. Please refer to the UvA’s Summer School website for program dates, fees, prerequisites and application requirements, and available courses.

• Summer Programmes
• Practical Matters: Visa, Housing, Insurance, Transport

To Apply

1. Check that you meet the eligibility requirements for both Hunter and your chosen program.
2. Submit the Hunter Online Application, selecting “University of Amsterdam SUMMER: Netherlands” as the “Name of Program.”
3. Have the following documents prepared to upload with your Hunter online application:
   • Personal statement (250-500 words) describing: How will study abroad contribute to your academic or professional goals and how will you engage with the local community abroad? You may use the same statement you plan to submit for your program application.
   • A copy of your transcript (can be unofficial and pulled from CUNYfirst as long as your name is printed on it).
   • Scan of the photo page of your passport. We require a copy of your valid passport before you go abroad. If you are in the process of applying for or renewing your passport, you may submit the Online Application Form without this; however, you must be prepared to email a scan of your new passport as soon as you receive it.
4. Course Approval Form: To ensure that prospective applicants can receive credit at Hunter College, students who wish to attend this program must complete this form as part of the application process. Submit your Course Approval Form to the Office of Education Abroad during office hours:
   • Step 1: Visit department advisor(s) for course equivalency approval. If you have options to take more than one course OR you are considering different summer programs at the UvA, we highly suggest getting additional/backup course choices approved.
   • Step 2: Visit your assigned advisor (or MHC or SEEK). Your assigned advisor must indicate whether the equivalent course(s) fit in your degree plan and signs the course equivalency form.
   • Step 3: Make a copy of your course equivalency form(s) for yourself and submit the original paper course equivalency form(s) to the Office of Education Abroad.
5. After receiving approval from the Office of Education Abroad, submit your program application to the UvA.

Approved applicants will be required to submit all other required paperwork for Affiliated Programs by the listed deadlines.

Prerequisite

Applicants must also fulfill Hunter’s general eligibility requirements along with any program-specific prerequisites or requirements.

Insurance

All students participating in this program are required to enroll in the CUNY comprehensive travel insurance policy through Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI).

• Visit the CISI Health Insurance site to learn more
• Approved students will receive the appropriate code to self-enroll.

Credits & Grades

Students will only receive credits if their converted grade is “C” or above. Letter grades for this program will appear on the transcript, but will not count towards the Hunter GPA. If grades convert to below C (C- to F), they will appear on the transcript as F.

Boats line the edge of a canal alongside walkways in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Credit: Massimo Virgilio, Unsplash

Visit the UvA’s Summer School website for information about tuition, fees, and the costs of living in Amsterdam.