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University of Amsterdam

The University of Amsterdam (UvA) is one of the Netherlands' leading research universities, with its Amsterdam UMC Department of Psychiatry conducting clinical trials on psilocybin and psychedelic-assisted therapies for treatment-resistant mental health conditions.

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The University of Amsterdam’s psychedelics teaching sits firmly in the academic, humanities-led end of the field, rather than in practitioner-certification territory. Its flagship offering here is a short on-campus summer course that treats psychedelics as a serious subject of history, religion, anthropology and culture, with clear links to contemporary psychedelic research. It is best regarded as a strong fit for advanced students and working professionals who want intellectual depth, not a hands-on facilitation credential; the associated Amsterdam UMC research environment gives it added standing in the Dutch psychedelic-science landscape.

Who is University of Amsterdam for?

Best for advanced bachelor’s and master’s students, PhD and post-doc researchers, and professionals working as clinicians, therapists, mental health workers, policy makers, educators or psychedelic guides. It suits people who want an academically rigorous cultural and historical grounding in psychedelics.

What do you need before you start?

Applicants are expected to have a strong academic background and sufficient English to study at an academic level. For the 2026 summer course, applicants must upload transcripts or registration, a CV, a passport copy and a motivation letter; the programme notes that it is for advanced bachelor’s and master’s students, with professionals and researchers also welcome.

Is University of Amsterdam accredited?

The summer course awards 4 European Credits (ECTS). The provider describes it as a short-term university programme; it does not present it as a professional licensure, therapist-certification or CME/CE course.

How much does it cost?

For 2026, the academic fee is €1,500 for students and €2,000 for professionals. Housing is optional and listed separately at €750 for a private room with shared facilities, and there is also a non-refundable €25 application fee.

What do you walk away with?

Learners leave with 4 ECTS and a structured understanding of the historical, anthropological, sociological and ethical dimensions of psychedelic use and research. The course is designed to strengthen scholarly perspective and professional context, rather than to certify clinical practice.

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The Psychedelic Universe

By University of Amsterdam

This course provides an in-depth exploration of psychedelic consciousness across space, time, and culture. We analyze the imbrication of psychedelic drugs and human culture, from the mystery cults of the ancient world and indigenous societies to postwar hippie culture, ayahuasca tourism, and today’s “Psychedelic Renaissance.” Special attention is placed on the deep historical interconnections between psychedelics, culture, and religion. This two week programme offers learners a comprehensive examination of psychedelics.

Delivery: Amsterdam, Netherlands

2 weeks
Advanced
$1,500
Plant Medicine & Ayahuasca

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