Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Amsterdam · Sitio web oficial ↗
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is in Amsterdam, Netherlands; its bachelor's degrees are taught in English. Standard entry requirements: GCE A-levels A-level in Mathematics, at least grade A, B or C; International A-levels 3 international GCE A-levels in general, academic subjects with an A*, A, B or C grade + 3 IGCSEs; International Baccalaureate Diploma. Language: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 92. Applying: intake: September; application fee €100. Scholarships: 0 from the university; government scholarships: NL Scholarship.
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Los estudiantes internacionales también deben presupuestar seguro médico, visa y gastos de viaje que no se muestran aquí.
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Quick summary
| Cost per year | not yet determined |
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| Money from the college | Need-based aid: none for international students. Merit scholarships: none. No named scholarship is confirmed open to international students yet. Government scholarships for this country: NL Scholarship. |
| Chances of admission | GCE A-levels: A-level in Mathematics, at least grade A, B or C. International A-levels: 3 international GCE A-levels in general, academic subjects with an A*, A, B or C grade + 3 IGCSEs. Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: 15 dic (Main round) Last round: Main round, 15 ene. |
| Where and how students live | Amsterdam · 7 km from AMS airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Available (apply) |
| Working while studying | not yet determined |
| After graduation | not yet determined |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Ayuda financiera y requisitos para estudiantes internacionales
| Ayuda y admisión para solicitantes internacionales | Sin ayuda por necesidad económica para estudiantes internacionales de pregrado Los estudiantes internacionales no son elegibles para ayuda institucional por necesidad económica; solo para becas por mérito o financiamiento externo. Fuentes (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “VU Amsterdam does not offer any scholarships for international Bachelor's students.”vu.nl ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Currently, there are no scholarships available for incoming Bachelor's students.”vu.nl ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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| Cubre toda la necesidad económica | No — no promete cubrir toda la necesidad económicaFuentes (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “VU Amsterdam does not offer any scholarships for international Bachelor's students.”vu.nl ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Currently, there are no scholarships available for incoming Bachelor's students.”vu.nl ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Becas por mérito | No — la ayuda se basa en la necesidad, no en el méritoFuentes (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “VU Amsterdam does not offer any scholarships for international Bachelor's students.”vu.nl ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Currently, there are no scholarships available for incoming Bachelor's students.”vu.nl ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Dominio del inglés | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Yes — conditional admission or an English pathway is offered (reference)Fuentes (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “In case you are conditionally admitted to the programme you will have until the below-mentioned deadlines to submit your English test results.”vu.nl ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“You can submit your application and provide test results later.”vu.nl ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Degree programmes taught in English | YesFuentes (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “50+ Bachelor's degree programmes (25 fully English-taught)”vu.nl ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Programmes taught in English: Artificial Intelligence · 3 years Programmes taught in English: Computer Science · 3 years Programmes taught in English: Economics and Business Economics · 3 years Programmes taught in English: International Business Administration · 3 years Programmes taught in English: Law in Society · 3 years Programmes taught in English: Philosophy, Politics and Economics · 3 years |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification |
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
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| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | September Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “a certified copy of your diploma must be submitted by 31 August (for starting date 1 September)”vu.nl ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Application fee | €100 one-time (≈ US$111) Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “All students seeking admission to an English-taught Bachelor's or Master's degree programme with an international diploma are required to pay a non-refundable €100 application fee.”vu.nl ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | English proficiency test: Required Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “All applicants are asked for an English language test, unless you qualify for an exemption of this requirement as specified below.”vu.nl ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Passport copy: Required Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Scan of your passport or national ID card (ID for EEA students only) valid at the start date of the programme”vu.nl ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “You are asked to upload your application documents in the application portal in your personal dashboard on vu.nl.”vu.nl ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Please note: you do not have to send original documents when applying. For the application phase uploading scans of your previous education documents is sufficient.”vu.nl ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Government scholarships for studying in Netherlands
Funded by the government, not by the university; check whether this university takes part and the application route.
NL Scholarship
Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science
€5,000 (≈ US$5,600)
- Amount: €5,000 (≈ US$5,600) (2027-28 figure)
Fuentes (4)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“The scholarship amounts to € 5,000. You will receive this in the first year of your studies. Please note that this is not a full-tuition scholarship.”www.studyinnl.org ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“This scholarship is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science as well as several Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences.”www.studyinnl.org ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“The NL Scholarship is meant for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to do their bachelor’s or master’s in the Netherlands.”www.studyinnl.org ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“The application period for the 2027-2028 academic year is currently open.”www.studyinnl.org ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Application (21+ Entrance exam) | 15 dicFuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “For the academic year of 2027-2028, the deadline to apply for admission with the entrance exam is 15 December 2026”vu.nl ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Apply for a bachelor programme via Studielink between 1 October 2026 and 15 December 2026 at the latest for the academic year 2027-2028.”vu.nl ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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| Application (Numerus fixus programmes) | 15 eneFuente (3)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Applications for academic year 2027-2028 are possible from 1 October 2026 until the following deadlines:”vu.nl ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Numerus fixus (limited spots): 15 January”vu.nl ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Criminology, Dentistry, Medicine and Psychology.”vu.nl ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | €1,000–€2,000 per month (≈ US$1,100–2,200) (reference) |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
Fuentes (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Experience shows that living and studying in the Netherlands for one year costs a student between €1,000 and €2,000 per month.”vu.nl ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-11; the college charges in its own currency.
Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Available (apply) Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “The International Office offers accommodation to international students in the first year of their English-taught degree programme. The number of rooms available is limited so we cannot guarantee accommodation for every student.”vu.nl ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“VU Amsterdam only offers housing for your first year, even if your programme lasts 2- or even 3 years.”vu.nl ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
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| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
Ubicación
| City / state | Amsterdam |
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| Nearest major airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), about 7 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q1065414 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).