The University of Amsterdam has organized courses in a variety of topics through their Summer School. Join others in Amsterdam during the summer season to further your academic development and explore the international city.
Application: Application instructions can be found in the hyperlinked course of your choice.
Application deadline: March 15, 2026
- There is a 25 EUR (~26 USD) non-refundable application fee.
- Students are advised to explore UvA scholarships.
Program cost: 1750€ (~$2,060)
- Payment must be submitted within 1 week of receiving your offer of admission. Admissions are on a rolling basis.
Accommodations:
- €900 (~$1,060) for a private room in shared university facilities
- All housing is first-come, first-served. Different types of rooms are available at different prices. Room types and prices will be noted in your offer of admission. You may find more information on housing options and pricing details.
For Graduate Students:
Multilateralism, Globalization & Corporate Diplomacy – Does climate crisis spell the end of human civilization or a chance for a breakthrough in global cooperation and multilateralism? Is the resurgence of nativist attitudes a transient backlash or the dawn of the post-globalist era? Will mission-driven business dominate future markets or become yet another trite gimmick? With a focus on practice over theory, these are the types of questions participants in this three-week course will ponder and discuss. (Pre-approved for PAF9199 in the SAO application portal.) Contact us to request a copy of the syllabus and program schedule
- Course Dates: July 19 – August 6, 2026.
Mental Health and the Workplace (new course)– Learn to support yourself and your team in the workplace and find out how to safeguard your mental health at work. In this program we will explore practical resources that help staff to manage their distress and help them to be less reactive to social threats, reduce self-criticism, anxiety and depression. We will inquire how we can promote playfulness, creativity, connection and joy at work, which can be the antidotes to mental health problems in the workplace. *This course is only 1 week and is not eligible for academic credit transfer. It can only be taken as a certificate program.* Contact us to request a copy of the syllabus and program schedule.
- Course Dates: July 6 – July 10, 2026
Mental Health, Youth and Society – With unprecedented levels of mental distress and addiction reported globally, recent events exposed fissures within our social and health care systems. Behavioral health, focused on the promotion of mental health, resilience, and well-being, can have wide ranging impacts individually, socially, and economically. This course examines public health approaches including health promotion, prevention, and intervention, specific to mental health and addictive behaviors. Through interactive, multi-modal, and problem-based learning, we interrogate issues pertinent to our recovery from this global health crisis. Contact us to request a copy of the syllabus and program schedule.
- Course Dates: June 25 – July 15, 2026
Placemaking from Practice to Impact – This three-week program will begin by exploring placemaking—the philosophy and practice of enhancing urban spaces by actively involving their users in the transformation process. We will examine how placemaking is inspiring new approaches, such as place-led development, multiple value creation, entrepreneurial based placemaking and tactical urbanism. All aimed at turning cities into more human centered places with a high quality of life. *Spots in the course fill up quickly*
- Course Dates: June 25 – July 15, 2026
Space Law: Exploring Legal Frontiers – In this three-week course, we will critically evaluate the efficacy and applicability of current space laws in the face of evolving space technologies and missions. By integrating principles from politics and international relations, we will enrich the understanding of space law in the broader context of global diplomacy and geopolitical strategies. By the end of this program, students will be equipped with hands-on legal skills, including advocacy, negotiation, and opinion writing, ensuring they are prepared not only to understand but also to actively engage in the field of space law. Contact us to request a copy of the syllabus and program schedule.
- Course Dates: July 19 – August 6, 2026
The Circular City: Towards a Sustainable Urban Ecosystem – This interdisciplinary course unravels the complexity behind truly sustainable urban development. The first week of the course will unravel the academic and theoretical perspectives behind sustainability approaches, the second week will dive into methods and tools for a more hands-on approach, and in the final week, participants will perform their own material flow analysis of a given neighborhood in Amsterdam. *Spots in the course fill up quickly (Pre-approved for PAF9199 in the SAO application portal.) Contact us to request a copy of the syllabus and program schedule.
- Course Dates: July 19 – August 6, 2026
Urban Studies: Planning and Living in Cities – With a focus on real urban places, set in both contemporary and historical contexts, the course will examine subjects such as neighborhood development and regeneration, housing finance and policy, city planning and sustainability, and the impact of household and demographic change on urban lives and spaces. (Pre-approved for PAF9199 in the SAO application portal.) Contact us to request a copy of the syllabus.
- Course Dates: June 25 – July 15, 2026
Addressing Conflict: Peacebuilding in Theory and Praxis – How do we relate to conflict around us? What are the challenges and opportunities for constructive engagement within intergroup conflict? How can we – ultimately – transform conflict? In this program, we will explore these questions and dive into the theory and praxis for peacebuilding. Contact us to request a copy of the syllabus and program schedule.
- Course Dates: June 25 – July 15, 2026
For other non-credit master’s-level courses, please explore the non-credit course listings.
For Undergraduate Students:
Building Brands and Influencing Behavior – In this three-week summer program, we examine what factors create a winning brand, analyze the strategies behind it, and learn how to build a winning brand strategy yourself. The course is set up for students to learn both the theory and practice of branding. All concepts are accompanied by real-life examples and supported by various exercises. (Pre-approved for PAF4199 in the SAO application portal.)
- Course Dates: June 14 – July 2, 2026
Summer Institute on Sexuality, Culture and Society – The Summer Institute on Sexuality, Culture and Society, founded in 1997, is an unforgettable learning experience to be shared with a group of international students and taught by a multidisciplinary faculty. Participants benefit from an exceptional networking opportunity through the sharing of experiences, research plans and diverse perspectives with both professors and fellow students from a range of social and cultural backgrounds. The Summer Institute is a unique opportunity to study sexuality in all its diversities and is the only one of its kind in the world. The institute consists of three courses that can be taken separately or combined and stretched over seven weeks.
Part one: June 22 – July 8, 2026
Part two: July 13 – July 24, 2026
Part three: July 27 – August 6, 2026
Multilateralism, Globalization & Corporate Diplomacy – Does climate crisis spell the end of human civilization or a chance for a breakthrough in global cooperation and multilateralism? Is the resurgence of nativist attitudes a transient backlash or the dawn of the post-globalist era? Will mission-driven business dominate future markets or become yet another trite gimmick? With a focus on practice over theory, these are the types of questions participants in this three-week course will ponder and discuss. Contact us to request a copy of the syllabus and program schedule.
- Course Dates: July 19 – August 6, 2026
For other non-credit bachelor’s-level courses, please explore the non-credit course listings.
