Application Procedures

Please have the following supporting documents ready to upload (in PDF) to the online application form:

• If you are an internal candidate, please ensure that you create a new account when you apply (do not use your UvA Net ID/student number)
• A scan of your passport
• A copy of your transcripts/list of courses taken and grades achieved
• An up-to-date copy of your CV/Resume
• For incoming GSSS master's students: a copy of the conditional acceptance letter for your master's programme. 
  For all other candidates: a letter of motivation stating why you want to enroll in this summer programme specifically. This letter should be between 400-500 words, and state in detail why you are interested in this particular programme, how your experience/background recommends you as a student, and what you hope to gain/learn from the course. Note: this is the most important part of your application.
• Pay the non-refundable €25 application fee by credit card. 

External Candidates

• Early-Bird Deadline: 1 February 2026. 
• Regular Deadline: 1 May 2026.
• Admissions decision: we aim to have a decision back to you as soon as possible, but latest one month after the deadline.
• Payment deadline must be submitted within 2 weeks of receiving your offer of admission. 

Incoming UvA Graduate School of Social Sciences Master’s students

• Deadline: We ask all incoming UvA students to enroll as soon as possible after you receive your master’s admission. The lastest date to enrol in this programme is the 1st of June 2026.
• Payment deadline must be submitted within 1 week of receiving your offer of admission. 

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to email us at summer-info-gsss@uva.nl. In all communications, be sure to include your full name and state the programme you're applying for.