Study abroad in Amsterdam, Netherlands: Most popular universities for Languages.

Are you thinking of studying Languages, abroad? Below you can find the most popular universities and programmes to study Languages in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This list is based on visitors on the Studyportals websites, listing more than 150,000 English-taught Bachelor's and Master's programmes world-wide.



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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam ('VU Amsterdam') is an internationally renowned research university founded in 1880. The university offers over 170 English-taught programmes at Bachelor's, Master's and PhD level to more than 24,000 students from all over the world. Students and staff of 84 nationalities create a dynamic international academic community.
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University of Amsterdam

The UvA's quality assurance system serves a number of important purposes. The UvA's key priorities may change to reflect new external requirements. The UvA's quality assurance system is designed to ensure that the University maintains best practices and continually assesses whether there is a need for improvement or adjustment.
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Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences

At the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS), we educate tomorrow’s professionals in a wide array of fields and disciplines of higher education. With our distinct focus on applied sciences, the AUAS enables students, lecturers and researchers to develop cutting-edge – and practical – knowledge and innovations.
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Holland International Study Centre (ISC)

Study at the Holland International Study Centre to develop the English language, academic knowledge and skills you need to succeed at a university in Holland. Our pathway programmes lead to a wide range of universities and world-class degrees taught in English.
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Most popular Languages programmes for international students in Amsterdam

These are the most popular programmes among international students who are looking for a Languages degree in Amsterdam.

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International Business and Languages

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences

International Business and Languages at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences is a full-time four-year bachelor’s degree business programme. The programme is fully taught in English, and offers mandatory classes in two other languages.
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Humanities Research - Linguistics

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

The two-year Humanities Research - Linguistics programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, specialisation of the Humanities research master, trains you as a professional linguistic researcher, specialised in either Human Language Technology or in Forensic Linguistics.
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Essential Academic English (B2)

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

English is the language of higher education, in the Netherlands and elsewhere. If you want to bring your English to the required level for academic studies, the Essential Academic English (B2) course from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam from is just the thing for you.
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Classical Languages

University of Amsterdam

This Summer School programme is organised for students from the VWO level of the Dutch education system, university students and teachers, and other people interested in classical literature.
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Humanities and Art

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

The Semester in Amsterdam programme welcomes students from all years of undergraduate study. Students can spend either one semester or a full year abroad and are directly enrolled at VU University Amsterdam. We warmly welcome individual applicants, or groups of students from partner institutions or via study abroad providers.
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European Languages and Cultures

University of Amsterdam

During this programme, you will be provided with an intensive, five-day language course in one of the following European languages: Danish,German , French , Sign Language , Hebrew , Italian , Modern Greek , Norwegian , Russian , Spanish , Swedish,
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Language: a Cognitive Science Perspective (Summer Programme)

University of Amsterdam

Each year, the CSCA organises an interdisciplinary Summer School on a subject related to cognition. Master and PhD students in the field of cognition can apply for the Summer School.
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Global Branding & Cambridge English

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences

As part of the World City Network, the Amsterdam Metropolitan area is home to many global players in various industries. Internationally networked creative agencies using Amsterdam as a hub from which they supply the international advertising market. English is their working language and, consequently, there is an increasing demand for professionals who are both fluent in English and have excellent business communication skills.
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To apply at one of these universities, you may need a proof of English proficiency. There are several standardised English tests that you can take to proof your English level, such as the PTE (Pearson Test of English), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), CAE (Cambridge Advanced English) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System), offered by British Council and IDP. IELTS is the most popular of these tests, with British Council offering more than 1000 test locations and being accepted by more than 9,000 organisations world-wide.

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About Languages

Languages or Foreign Languages degrees will teach you one or more languages, as well as the most relevant literature connected to that culture. Language studies teach international languages, such as English or German, increasingly popular languages, like Chinese, or an old language, such as Latin. Language studies careers include work in international business, translation, teaching, and more.

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