# Summer programmes
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Scroll through our summer programme offerings**.** Click on the programmes listed below to see their status and their planned mode of study.
The following programmes are taught in English, unless otherwise mentioned. [Winter courses](https://www.uva.nl/onderwijs/summer-school/winter-programmes/winter-programmes.html) are also available every January. Participants are welcome to apply for any summer programme if they meet the eligibility requirements.
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- [## Addressing Conflict: Peacebuilding in Theory and Praxis
This course explores citizen and group-led bottom-up initiatives as they oppose existing institutional arrangements, providing alternative perspectives and using Amsterdam and its history as a living lab.
English
Short-term](https://www.uva.nl/en/programmes/summer-courses/addressing-conflict-peacebuilding-in-theory-and-praxis/addressing-conflict.html?origin=PtN3uwswQquDlGtnNX3fZg)
- [## Arcane Worlds: New Frontiers in the Study of Esotericism
This advanced programme brings together participants who are passionate about the scholarly study of esoteric and related currents as they permeate contemporary life, examining many manifestations and intersections.
English
Short-term](https://www.uva.nl/en/programmes/summer-courses/visions-of-the-occult/visions-of-the-occult.html?origin=PtN3uwswQquDlGtnNX3fZg)
- [## Birds: Our Shared History, Habitats and Future
Are you eager to explore the fascinating world of birds and discover what they can tell us about the state of our environment? Together with leading experts we will delve into the intriguing world of birds and the role they play in our ecosystems. We use birds as a gateway to explore natural habi...
English
Short-term](https://www.uva.nl/en/programmes/summer-courses/birds/birds.html?origin=PtN3uwswQquDlGtnNX3fZg)
- [## Building Brands and Influencing Behaviour
Branding is at the heart of each organisation. In this course you will learn how to build a brand strategy from the ground up, and apply relevant academic theories straightaway to practice, working with a real client.
English
Short-term](https://www.uva.nl/en/programmes/summer-courses/building-brands-and-influencing-behaviour/branding.html?origin=PtN3uwswQquDlGtnNX3fZg)
- [## Comprehensive Introduction to Research Methodology and Design
This online programme provides students with a deep-dive into qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, as well as the basics of (mixed-method) design, helping you lay a solid foundation for your research.
English
Online](https://www.uva.nl/en/programmes/summer-courses/introduction-to-research-methodology-and-design/introduction-to-research-methodology-and-design.html?origin=PtN3uwswQquDlGtnNX3fZg)
- [## Creative Writing: From Inspiration to Craft
Dive into the art of storytelling and hone your skills in crafting compelling narratives. This course will guide you from inspirational readings and discussions to hands-on writing assignments. Explore writing techniques from contemporary short story writers and discover your unique voice through...
English
Short-term](https://www.uva.nl/en/programmes/summer-courses/creative-writing/creative-writing.html?origin=PtN3uwswQquDlGtnNX3fZg)
- [## Decolonial Philosophies of Body Mind Soul
In this interdisciplinary course, you will investigate the Western divide between mind, body, and soul. You will also explore other ways of thinking through philosophy, decolonial theory, and embodied practice. Alongside readings, discussions, and writing exercises, you will also participate in q...
English
Short-term](https://www.uva.nl/en/programmes/summer-courses/decolonial-philosophies-of-body-mind-soul/bodymindsoul.html?origin=PtN3uwswQquDlGtnNX3fZg)
- [## Digital Methods Summer School
In this course, participants learn together and develop internet research techniques for studying societal conditions and cultural change. Participants work on and present their empirical research projects.
English
Short-term](https://www.uva.nl/en/programmes/summer-courses/digital-methods-summer-school/digital-methods-summer-school.html?origin=PtN3uwswQquDlGtnNX3fZg)
- [## Economics of Climate Change
This course is about one of the greatest challenges of our time: climate change. What are the latest insights of the science of economics into its causes and potential solutions? How large are the costs of climate change? Should we tax carbon, cap-and-trade emission rights, or subsidize solar and...
English
Short-term](https://www.uva.nl/en/programmes/summer-courses/climate-change/climate-change.html?origin=PtN3uwswQquDlGtnNX3fZg)
- [## Learn Dutch Intensive Courses
Our Dutch language courses are aimed at highly educated foreigners with a strong command of the English language. We offer courses at several levels with different schedules and different prices. If you are a native German speaker who is looking for a way to learn Dutch to complete the State Exam...
IN DUTCH
Short-term](https://www.uva.nl/en/programmes/summer-courses/learn-dutch-intensive-course/learn-dutch-intensive-course.html?origin=PtN3uwswQquDlGtnNX3fZg)
- [## MBCS Summer School: Bias in the brain, mind, and society
Join the MBCS Summer School on Bias in the brain, mind, and society, an interdisciplinary 2-week course at the University of Amsterdam.
English
Short-term](https://www.uva.nl/en/programmes/summer-courses/mbcs-summer-school/bias-in-the-brain-mind-and-society.html?origin=PtN3uwswQquDlGtnNX3fZg)
- [## Mental Health and the Workplace
This interdisciplinary programme teaches students how to support themselves at work and addresses mental health problems in the workplace.
English
Full-time, Short-term](https://www.uva.nl/en/programmes/summer-courses/mental-health-and-the-workplace/mental-health-and-the-workplace.html?origin=PtN3uwswQquDlGtnNX3fZg)
- [## Mental Health, Youth and Society
This interdisciplinary program examines the intersection of public and behavioral health strategies to support health and well-being in society in adolescents and young adults.
English
Short-term](https://www.uva.nl/en/programmes/summer-courses/mental-health-youth-and-society/mental-health-youth-and-society.html?origin=PtN3uwswQquDlGtnNX3fZg)
- [## Mindfulness and Compassion-based Interventions
This course provides an in-depth overview to the interdisciplinary perspectives on mindfulness and compassion interventions, demonstrating different but interconnected elements of contemplative practices.
English
Short-term](https://www.uva.nl/en/programmes/summer-courses/a-peaceful-mind/a-peaceful-mind.html?origin=PtN3uwswQquDlGtnNX3fZg)
- [## Multilateralism, Globalisation & Corporate Diplomacy
Learn about multilateralism as a method for helping to tackle the big challenges of the present. Students will work interactively to critique, brainstorm, and offer fresh insights into our complex global system.
English
Short-term](https://www.uva.nl/en/programmes/summer-courses/multilateral-diplomacy/multilateral-diplomacy.html?origin=PtN3uwswQquDlGtnNX3fZg)
- [## New Media and the Digitalisation of Everyday Life
The topic of digital media in the context of modern society is ever-evolving. We often wonder how new media shape our social world, how it affects us at an individual level, how digital media influences culture and vice versa. This 3-week programme will delve into the most pressing issues regardi...
Short-term](https://www.uva.nl/en/programmes/summer-courses/new-media-and-the-digitalisation-of-everyday-life/new-media-and-the-digitalisation-of-everyday-life.html?origin=PtN3uwswQquDlGtnNX3fZg)
- [## Our Systemic Relation to Nature: Restoring a Balance Lost in History
Are you ready to rethink how we relate to the world around us? Together we explore how humans have become the dominant force shaping life on earth.
English
Short-term](https://www.uva.nl/en/programmes/summer-courses/systemic-relation-to-nature/systemic-relation-to-nature.html?origin=PtN3uwswQquDlGtnNX3fZg)
- [## Placemaking: from Practice to Impact
Explore the web of relationships between people and place, with a special focus on the sensory experience of the city. Placemaking is a philosophy and practice that is citizen-oriented, bottom-up, and collaborative.
English
Short-term](https://www.uva.nl/en/programmes/summer-courses/placemaking-sense-space-and-strategy/placemaking-sense-space--strategy.html?origin=PtN3uwswQquDlGtnNX3fZg)
- [## 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 co...
English
Short-term](https://www.uva.nl/en/programmes/summer-courses/space-law/space-law.html?origin=PtN3uwswQquDlGtnNX3fZg)
- [## Summer Institute on Sexuality, Culture and Society
This advanced programme helps participants build on their existing extensive knowledge of sexuality studies, contextualized by issues of ethnicity, nationality, class, and religion, led by our team of experts.
English
Short-term](https://www.uva.nl/en/programmes/summer-courses/sexuality-culture-and-society/sexuality-culture-and-society.html?origin=PtN3uwswQquDlGtnNX3fZg)
- [## The Circular City: Towards a Sustainable Urban Ecosystem
Learn how to connect urban material, water, and energy flows to build a truly sustainable city. Offered in partnership with Metabolic, learn to tackle today's major sustainability challenges through theory and practice.
English
Short-term](https://www.uva.nl/en/programmes/summer-courses/the-circular-city-towards-a-sustainable-urban-ecosystem/the-circular-city-towards-a-sustainable-urban-ecosystem.html?origin=PtN3uwswQquDlGtnNX3fZg)
- [## The Psychedelic Universe: Global Perspectives on Higher Consciousness
This course provides an in-depth exploration of psychedelic consciousness across space, time, and culture. We analyze the imbrication of psychedelic drugs and human culture, from the mystery cults of the ancient world and indigenous societies to postwar hippie culture, ayahuasca tourism, and toda...
English
Short-term](https://www.uva.nl/en/programmes/summer-courses/the-psychedelic-universe/the-psychedelic-universe.html?origin=PtN3uwswQquDlGtnNX3fZg)
- [## UNISCA 2026
Are you ready for the experience of a lifetime? Do you want to discover the political fast-track? Discover UNISCA 2026! UNISCA aims to provide students with an interactive learning experience by providing exploration of the mechanisms of the United Nations and its topics. The program offers a uni...
English
Short-term](https://www.uva.nl/en/programmes/summer-courses/unisca-summer-academy/unisca-summer-academy.html?origin=PtN3uwswQquDlGtnNX3fZg)
- [## Urban Studies: Planning and Living in Cities
Focusing on real urban places (historically and in the present) this course examines the fundamental issues shaping the development and evolution of cities, including housing, policy, planning, and sustainability.
English
Short-term](https://www.uva.nl/en/programmes/summer-courses/planning-and-living-in-cities/planning-and-living-in-cities.html?origin=PtN3uwswQquDlGtnNX3fZg)