Study Latin America at CEDLA

University of Amsterdam

Since 1964, CEDLA has promoted cutting-edge research and education on Latin America. Based at the University of Amsterdam, it offers interdisciplinary BA, MA and PhD programmes, combining fieldwork, academic debate, and international collaboration. Join a vibrant academic community shaping the future of Latin American Studies.

The application deadline for the Master’s in Latin American Studies (MLAS) is approaching.

This interdisciplinary programme, coordinated by CEDLA at the University of Amsterdam, offers students the opportunity to engage deeply with the region through academic coursework and a 2–3 month field research stay in Latin America. Don’t miss the chance to apply and join an international learning environment focused on the social, political and cultural dynamics of the region.

CEDLA - UvA MASTER

REDUCED FEE
Master Latin American Studies

Final call: Last year of MLAS at a reduced fee!

On June 1st we are closing admissions for the Master's in Latin American Studies, 2025-2026. This is the last year that we will be able to offer the programme at a reduced fee.

Please note that admissions for students requiring a visa already closed on 1 April. KNOW MORE

CEDLA RESEARCH EVENT

“Rivers and Communities”
Event of the River Commons-Master’s Exchange Programme

The event promises not only to highlight the challenges communities face regarding water governance, but also to celebrate the resilience, innovation and solidarity found along the rivers studies.
June 3, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm CEST
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CEDLA LECTURE

Reimagining value from Bolivia's popular markets: Economic diversity in El Alto

Drawing on twelve years of research into rural credit, contraband trade, and the rise of an indigenous bourgeoisie transforming Bolivia’s cities through architecture and fashion, this talk reimagines economic inclusion from the ground up. KNOW MORE

OLA WORKSHOP

Ethnographic writing workshop June 17th 2-5pm at CEDLA

Practical workshop with Dr. Julienne Weegels for PhD students working on Latin America and looking to strengthen their ethnographic writing. In the workshop we will look at how to create evocative scenes, and how to weave vignettes and theory together in ethnography. The workshop will be hands-on, including shared discussion as well as writing exercises. MORE INFORMATION

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STUDY AT CEDLA

Bachelor, Master and PhD

CEDLA has promoted Latin American Studies in the Netherlands, Europe and beyond. We do this by conducting and stimulating relevant and original research on developments in Latin America and distributing the results of this research internationally via academic education at BA, MA and PhD levels.

MINORS

Start with our Minors

Minor Latin American Studies
Minor Global Justice

NEWS FROM RESEARCH PROJECTS

Investigating governance through b/ordering processes in self-help neighbourhoods

Interview met Joshua de Boer over zijn onderzoek in een migrantenwijk van de Colombiaanse stad Medellín op journalistiek platform La Chispa

CEDLA BOOK COLLECTION

The collection includes books and journals

The book collection will be available from the summer of 2025 in the new University Library of the UvA, also on the Binnengasthuisterrein, diagonally opposite CEDLA. In the meantime (August 2024 – August 2025), CEDLA books can be requested via the UvA library catalog and picked up and returned at one of the pickup points; please allow one or two days between reservation and availability.The new Latin American Studies acquisitions of the last three months are listed here

TIMELINE 1964-2024

Tracing the Centre’s history

This December brings the celebration of 60 years since the establishment of CEDLA to a close. Over the coming weeks, we will look back on key moments from these six decades, which are featured in an interactive timeline

CONTESTING URBAN BORDERSCAPES

Investigating governance through b/ordering processes in self-help neighbourhoods

New research project exploring the impact of migration on self-built neighbourhoods in Latin America, with case studies in Moravia, Medellín (Colombia) and La Carpio, San José (Costa Rica).

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