Application Procedures

Please have the following supporting documents ready to upload  (in PDF) to the online application form, and select the appropriate programme from the dropdown menu:

• 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
• Pay the non-refundable €25 application fee by credit card.
• A letter of motivation* of maximum 750 words answering the following questions: (1) What is it that you want to understand about cycling and why? (2) What unique view, skills, and/or background will you bring to the programme? (3) What do you think is the biggest challenge for cycling in your city and why?
  Note: this is the most important part of your application.
•  One week before the start of the programme, successful applicants are asked to upload a copy of their certificate from the online course Unravelling the Cycling City (Coursera) to Canvas (see pre-requisites for this course for more info)
• For professionals: a letter of support from management or direct leadership at your organisation confirming your full-time participation in the programme
  
  *Applicants should not use AI tools to write their motivation letters. The motivation letter is the most important part of your application and the admissions committee values genuine, personal insights written in your authentic voice. The UvA considers the use of AI as fraudulant. Read more about the regulations here.

Early admission deadline

Students who require a Schengen Visa to study in the Netherlands are strongly advised to apply before the early deadline to ensure there is enough time to secure a visa appointment before the programme begins.

• Deadline: Saturday 1 February 2025
• Admissions decision: we aim to have a decision back to you as soon as possible, but by 28 February 2025 at the latest.
• Payment deadline (tuition and housing) must be submitted within 2 weeks after being accepted in the programme.

Regular admission deadline

• Deadline: Saturday 15 March 2025
• Admissions decision: we aim to have a decision back to you as soon as possible, but by 15 April 2025 at the latest.
• Payment deadline (tuition and housing) must be submitted within 1 week after being accepted in the programme.

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.