The opportunity to genuinely immerse yourself in another culture and be more than just a visitor in a particular country is a rare one. Studying abroad provides you with not only unforgettable experiences and memories, but also personal contacts that you can benefit from for years to come.

The decision to study abroad is an important one, not least because of the increased financial demands of living abroad. It is important to make the decision with a clear idea of the individual benefits to you personally. Each individual student will have a different set of priorities, these priorities will help in making the decision of whether studying abroad is right for you.

With its great social life and small-city feel, getting qualified in Amsterdam could be your best decision yet. Read on for our top reasons to love student life in Amsterdam

English is everywhere

English proficiency is exceptionally high in the Netherlands. As a truly international city, Amsterdam leads the way. You will find English menus in restaurants, English TV channels and friendly locals who are only too happy to translate.

Your social calendar will be packed

An exhibition, shopping at the market, a picnic in Vondelpark, a festival – and that’s just your Saturday. Your Instagram feed will be overloaded with everything there is to see and do in Amsterdam.

It’s a small town metropolis

Amsterdam is teeny tiny. Surprisingly so, considering how much goes on every weekend. With only 800, 000 people and tight-knit neighbourhoods that you can easily cycle through, you’ll feel at home in no time

Life is good there

In study after study, Amsterdammers come out as among the happiest people in the world. It’s a clean and safe city, where your mode of transport doubles as exercise (goodbye, gym) and there are beautiful parks and green spaces to recharge in. 

Everyone is welcome

Part of what gives the city its rich and varied culture is the open-minded attitude of the Dutch. You will quickly discover that Amsterdam is multi-cultural, multi-lingual and actively advocates for LGBT rights. 

Fries are always a good idea

Dutch culinary delights will blow your mind and are relatively inexpensive. Try delicious deep fried bitterballen, a cone of fries slathered in mayonnaise and the fluffy clouds of goodness known as poffertjes.

You can get out of town (when you want to)

Amsterdam is very well connected and the perfect base for exploring Europe. Brussels, Antwerp and Paris are just a few hours by train, and thanks to an ever-increasing number of flights from Schiphol airport, a city break or beach holiday is always within reach. 

A mandatory requirement for studying abroad is to attend a 121 session with the Study Abroad team who will be able to advise you on how the programme works, available locations, finance, support etc. To book a 121 appointment with a member of the Study Abroad team please click on the 'Book now' button.

After the appointment you will be e-mailed a code which you can then use in your application form.

Please only book one session at a time - once you have attended your session you may then book for a subsequent one should you need further advice or guidance.

If you have any questions please email er.study-abroad@northumbria.ac.uk.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMME

Semester 1- Delivered in Newcastle
The semester 1 comprises three 20-credit modules aimed at students new to the business and management, which also equips the students for a semester abroad, working in teams on a “real-world”, client facing project.  The participants on completion of these modules will have developed the necessary “soft”, “analytical” and “project management” skills necessary to embark on a “real-world” client-centred consultancy project.

Managing People at Work aims to provide participants with an introduction to the foundation theory and practice of management. It encourages the understanding of the principal challenges facing managers and will give an overview of the key themes within organisational behaviour

Global Business Environment identify and describe the main features, trends & influences of the global business environment on international organisations.  Analyse various global and/or international business contexts and how these affect the strategic development of industries, markets and organisations. Apply basic macro-economic theory in an international business environment and use economic analysis to examine major social and economic issues in the UK and beyond

Financial Decision Making will initially explore the motivations for entrepreneurial activity and techniques that can be used to appraise investment decisions and learn how financial information can be used to assist managers and external user groups in their decision making processes.

Semester 2- Delivered in Amsterdam
The 60-credit semester in Amsterdam includes two exciting modules, as detailed here:

The Group Business Consultancy Project is a Level 5 offering here. You will work on behalf of an external organisation, which has identified a business problem or question, requiring a solution, working in small group, participating in group and individual activities. The host organisation will provide a project briefing, and review; students will be supported by appropriate academic input and guidance from Northumbria University in the form of a mentor.

The final module will introduce opportunities and challenges posed by doing business in an increasingly digital domain. Allowing participants to gain an understanding of how using online channels impacts upon different parts of the organisation.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

In order to apply for the Year in International Business place for the next academic year (2020/21), you will need to sign up to the application portal, following the link below.

Please ensure that you are using Google Chrome or Firefox as your web browser - the portal and subsequent application form will not work correctly with Internet Explorer or Safari.

When signing up to the portal please ensure that you use your Northumbria University e-mail address. Applications coming from external e-mail addresses (e.g. Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo) will be rejected and deleted.

Your Northumbria University e-mail address should have your full name format (e.g. joe.bloggs@northumbria.ac.uk), not your username (e.g. W12345678@northumbria.ac.uk). Applications coming from NU usernames will also be rejected and deleted as they will not work with secondary processes in the system.

Please ensure that you add the e-mail address noreply@nu.moveon4.com to your 'safe senders' list in your Northumbria Outlook mail settings BEFORE signing up to the portal so that you receive all notifications from the application system.

Apply here

We have teamed up with an Amsterdam-based accommodation provider; Student Hotel Amsterdam. The residence offers high quality en-suite accommodation with generous communal spaces for socialising, studying and keeping fit. The building is just a short bike ride away from both the City Centre and the teaching facilities for our Amsterdam courses, placing you right in the ideal location to make the most of your time in Amsterdam. More information about The Student Hotel can be found here.

For any assistance or advice in relation to accommodation in Amsterdam please get in touch with the Accommodation Team. (rc.accommodation.office@northumbria.ac.uk)

2020/21 Brewin Dolphin Amsterdam Scholarship

Tuition Fees

UK/EU Students 

The tuition fee for this extra year is £9,250. 

You will receive your normal Student Finance package to cover the £9,250 tuition fee, with the possibility of an enhanced Maintenance Loan for semester 2.

International Students

Please consult our website for more information.