Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Amsterdam · Official website ↗
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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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: Dec 15 (Main round) Last round: Main round, Jan 15. |
| 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.
Financial aid & requirements for international students
| Aid & admission for international applicants | No need-based aid for international undergraduates International students are not eligible for need-based institutional aid; only merit awards or outside funding. |
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| Meets full financial need | No — does not promise to meet full need |
| Merit scholarships | No — aid is based on need, not merit |
| English proficiency | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Yes — conditional admission or an English pathway is offered (reference) |
| Degree programmes taught in English | Yes |
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 |
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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)“a certified copy of your diploma must be submitted by 31 August (for starting date 1 September)”vu.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application fee | €100 one-time (≈ US$111) Source (1)“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | English proficiency test: Required Source (1)“All applicants are asked for an English language test, unless you qualify for an exemption of this requirement as specified below.”vu.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Passport copy: Required Source (1)“Scan of your passport or national ID card (ID for EEA students only) valid at the start date of the programme”vu.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required Source (2)“You are asked to upload your application documents in the application portal in your personal dashboard on vu.nl.”vu.nl ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 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)
“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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“The application period for the 2027-2028 academic year is currently open.”www.studyinnl.org ↗ · checked 2026-11-11Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Application (21+ Entrance exam) | Dec 15Source (2)“For the academic year of 2027-2028, the deadline to apply for admission with the entrance exam is 15 December 2026”vu.nl ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| Application (Numerus fixus programmes) | Jan 15 |
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 — check the college site ↗ |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | €1,000–€2,000 per month (≈ US$1,100–2,200) (reference) |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Sources (1)
“Experience shows that living and studying in the Netherlands for one year costs a student between €1,000 and €2,000 per month.”vu.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12US$ 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)“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“VU Amsterdam only offers housing for your first year, even if your programme lasts 2- or even 3 years.”vu.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Location
| 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).