A modern university with a rich history, the University of Amsterdam (UvA) traces its roots back to 1632. Today, it is one of the largest comprehensive universities in Europe, rising to international prominence as a research university and offering an inspiring international academic environment. Students have studied subjects such as Semiotics and Psychology here. Check out their promotional video here.
Departments open to exchange: Amsterdam University College – Liberal Arts & Science; Child Development and Education; Communication Science; Economics and Business; Humanities; Law; Psychology; Science – Interdisciplinary Studies; Social Science.
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Credit Equivalency: 60 Credits = 5.0 UofT FCE
Available Courses: Check here.
Restricted Programs:Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, Graduate School of Social Science, MSc. Business Studies.
Housing: On-campus housing is not guaranteed. Please find more information here.
Note: Fall exchange is possible if students finish a full-time course load before the end of the semester. (e.g. in the first two blocks of the semester). However, the housing contract cannot be shortened.