University of Amsterdam

The University of Amsterdam (UvA) is a research university in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Through its Summer School the university runs Pre-University Honours Programmes: two-week, on-campus academic courses taught in English for high school students aged 16 and over. Each programme covers one subject at university level, is taught by UvA academic staff and brings together school students from across the world. Participants stay in shared accommodation arranged by the university's Summer Programmes Office, with breakfast and dinner on class days, and lunch and excursions included in the academic fee.