Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Amsterdam · Site officiel ↗
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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Les étudiants internationaux doivent aussi prévoir un budget pour l'assurance santé, le visa et les frais de voyage, qui ne figurent pas ici.
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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 déc. (Main round) Last round: Main round, 15 janv.. |
| 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.
Aide financière et conditions pour les étudiants internationaux
| Aides et admission pour les candidats internationaux | Aucune aide sur critères financiers pour les étudiants internationaux de premier cycle Les étudiants internationaux ne sont pas éligibles à l'aide financière de l'établissement fondée sur les besoins ; seules des bourses au mérite ou des financements extérieurs sont possibles. Sources (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “VU Amsterdam does not offer any scholarships for international Bachelor's students.”vu.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Currently, there are no scholarships available for incoming Bachelor's students.”vu.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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| Couvre la totalité des besoins financiers | Non — ne s'engage pas à couvrir la totalité des besoinsSources (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “VU Amsterdam does not offer any scholarships for international Bachelor's students.”vu.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Currently, there are no scholarships available for incoming Bachelor's students.”vu.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Bourses au mérite | Non — l'aide est fondée sur les besoins, pas sur le mériteSources (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “VU Amsterdam does not offer any scholarships for international Bachelor's students.”vu.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Currently, there are no scholarships available for incoming Bachelor's students.”vu.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Niveau d'anglais | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Yes — conditional admission or an English pathway is offered (reference)Sources (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“You can submit your application and provide test results later.”vu.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Degree programmes taught in English | YesSources (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “50+ Bachelor's degree programmes (25 fully English-taught)”vu.nl ↗ · vérifié le 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 Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “a certified copy of your diploma must be submitted by 31 August (for starting date 1 September)”vu.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Application fee | €100 one-time (≈ US$111) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | English proficiency test: Required Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “All applicants are asked for an English language test, unless you qualify for an exemption of this requirement as specified below.”vu.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Passport copy: Required Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Scan of your passport or national ID card (ID for EEA students only) valid at the start date of the programme”vu.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “You are asked to upload your application documents in the application portal in your personal dashboard on vu.nl.”vu.nl ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 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)
Sources (4)
Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université.
“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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“The application period for the 2027-2028 academic year is currently open.”www.studyinnl.org ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Application (21+ Entrance exam) | 15 déc.Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “For the academic year of 2027-2028, the deadline to apply for admission with the entrance exam is 15 December 2026”vu.nl ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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| Application (Numerus fixus programmes) | 15 janv.Source (3)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Applications for academic year 2027-2028 are possible from 1 October 2026 until the following deadlines:”vu.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Numerus fixus (limited spots): 15 January”vu.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Criminology, Dentistry, Medicine and Psychology.”vu.nl ↗ · vérifié le 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 — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | €1,000–€2,000 per month (≈ US$1,100–2,200) (reference) |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
Sources (1)
Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université.
“Experience shows that living and studying in the Netherlands for one year costs a student between €1,000 and €2,000 per month.”vu.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12US$ 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) Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“VU Amsterdam only offers housing for your first year, even if your programme lasts 2- or even 3 years.”vu.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
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| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
Lieu
| 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).