UvA Summer School
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Join us in Amsterdam during the summer season: further your academic development and explore this international city.
Discover our programmes
Programmes in the spotlight
- Summer course
[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. ...
Starts in July](https://www.uva.nl/en/programmes/summer-courses/decolonial-philosophies-of-body-mind-soul/bodymindsoul.html) - Summer course
[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.
Starts in July](https://www.uva.nl/en/programmes/summer-courses/systemic-relation-to-nature/systemic-relation-to-nature.html) - Summer course
[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.
Starts in June](https://www.uva.nl/en/programmes/summer-courses/visions-of-the-occult/visions-of-the-occult.html) - Summer course
[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 ...
Starts in June](https://www.uva.nl/en/programmes/summer-courses/creative-writing/creative-writing.html)
Practical Matters
Looking for guidance on practical arrangements? You will find essential information on housing, visa requirements, health insurance, academic credits, and transportation.
Contact
Do you have a question about a specific Summer or Winter programme? Feel free to ask your question(s) and get in contact with us!
See also
- [### Summer Ambassadors
Interested in becoming a UvA Summer Ambassador and supporting the Summer School experience in Amsterdam?](https://www.uva.nl/en/education/summer-school/applications--opportunities/uva-summer-ambassadors/uva-summer-ambassadors.html) - [### Summer Scholarships
Check if you are eligible for a Summer scholarship.](https://www.uva.nl/en/education/summer-school/applications--opportunities/scholarships/scholarships.html) - [### The Summer School Times
Read the stories from our directors and students.](https://www.uva.nl/en/education/summer-school/student-experiences/the-summer-school-times/the-summer-school-times.html) - [### Winter Scholarships
Check if you are eligible for a Winter scholarship.](https://www.uva.nl/en/education/summer-school/applications--opportunities/winter-scholarships/winter-scholarships.html)
Student Experiences
Our summer alumni are the best ambassadors of our programmes: they experienced the magic of the summer first hand, and helped make past years an enormous success! Read some of their experiences here.