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) (see pre-requisites for this course for more info)
- For professionals: a letter of support from management or direct leadership at your organization confirming your full-time participation in the programme
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: Thursday 1 February 2024
- This course uses rolling admissions, and we will endeavour to have a decision back to you as soon as possible, but by 26 February 2024 at the latest.
- Payment deadline (tuition and housing) must be submitted within 2 weeks after being accepted in the programme.
Regular admission deadline
- Deadline: Friday 15 March 2024
- This course uses rolling admissions, and we will endeavour to have a decision back to you as soon as possible, but by 15 April 2024 at the latest.
- Payment deadline (tuition and housing) must be submitted within 2 weeks 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.