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About VU
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU) — public non-profit university. It is located in Amsterdam, Netherlands. VU is working together with European University Association (EUA), International Association for the Promotion of Christian Higher Education (IAPCHE).
The university is ranked number 207 in QS World University Rankings 2024. The university is in top-130 of the independent international ranking THE.
VU offers bachelor, master and doctorate programs in different fields of study.
- Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Establishment year
- 1880
- Students
- 30,822
- International students
- 4,797
- Female students
- 57%
Place in ratings
By subject
| Subject | Place in QS 2023 |
|---|---|
| Anatomy & Physiology | 51-100 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 106 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 182 |
| Accounting & Finance | 151-200 |
| Arts & Humanities | 212 |
| Natural Sciences | 233 |
| Engineering & Technology | 396 |
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VU tuition fees
The academic calendar at VU is divided into two semesters, as in many other universities in Netherlands. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees at VU for local citizens starts from 1,197 USD per year. For international students, the cost of study differs — from 1,221 USD. The university has several scholarships to help students cover part of the cost of education. For up-to-date information on scholarships and the cost of education for each program, check the official website of the educational institution.
When choosing an educational institution, it is necessary to take into account additional costs: accommodation, transportation, educational materials, meals and personal expenses.
- Academic calendar
- Semesters
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Bachelor
- Local2,395USD/year
- Foreign4,573USD/year
- Master
- Local1,197USD/year
- Foreign1,221USD/year
- Doctorate
- 11,046USD/year
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- BSc
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- BA
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- BSc
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Medicine
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Biomedical Sciences
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Liberal Arts and Sciences
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- BSc
- Study mode
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Psychology
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
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Social Sciences & Management
Archaeology
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- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
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Communication Science
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- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
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Communication and Information Studies - English Language and Communication Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Communication and Information Studies - Language Learning and Language Teaching
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
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- Study form
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Communication and Information Studies - Language and Media
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
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Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Ancient Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Communication and Information Studies - English Language and Communication Studies
- Study degree
- BA
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Communication and Information Studies - Language Learning and Language Teaching
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
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Communication and Information Studies - Language and Media
- Study degree
- BA
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Literature and Society
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
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History, Philosophy & Theology
Ancient Studies
- Study degree
- BA
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- On campus
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Archaeology
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
History and International Studies
- Study degree
- BA
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- On campus
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Philosophy
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
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- Full-time
Humanities
Ancient Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
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- BA
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Artificial Intelligence
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Econometrics and Operations Research: Econometrics and Data Science
- Study degree
- BSc
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Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Drug Discovery Science
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- MSc
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- MA
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- On campus
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- MA
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- MA
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- MA
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- MSc
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- MSc
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- On campus
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- LLM
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- LLM
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- MSc
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- MSc
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- Study degree
- MSc
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- On campus
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- Study degree
- MSc
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- Study degree
- MSc
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- On campus
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- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
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- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
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- Full-time
Medicine
Artificial Intelligence - AI for Health
- Study degree
- MSc
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- MSc
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- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
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Biomedical Sciences
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- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
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Applied Sciences & Professions
Arts & Culture - Contemporary Art History
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Arts & Culture - Contemporary Art History
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Curating Art & Cultures
- Study degree
- MA
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- On campus
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- Full-time
Curating Art and Cultures
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Environment and Resource Management - Global Food Challenges
- Study form
- Full-time
Arts & Humanities
Art and Culture - Contemporary Art History
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
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Arts & Culture - Contemporary Art History
- Study degree
- MA
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- On campus
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- Study degree
- MA
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- Study degree
- MA
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- On campus
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Artificial Intelligence
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- MSc
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- Study degree
- MA
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- Study degree
- MA
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- MA
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- MA
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Art and Culture - Contemporary Art History
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- MA
- Study mode
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Arts and Culture
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Accounting and Control
- Study degree
- MSc
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Business Administration - Duisenberg Honours Programme in Corporate Finance
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- MBA
- Study mode
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Business Administration - Financial Management
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
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Business Analytics - Financial Risk Management
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Earth Sciences - Geology and Geochemistry
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- MSc
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- MSc
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- MA
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Human Movement Sciences
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- MSc
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- MSc
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Archaeology
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Archaeology - Mediterranean Archaeology
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- MSc
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- MA
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- MSc
- Study mode
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Behavioral and Movement Sciences
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- PhD
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- PhD
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- PhD
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- PhD
- Study form
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Ecology
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- PhD
- Study form
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- PhD
- Study form
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Environmental Economics
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- PhD
- Study form
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- PhD
- Study form
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Engineering & Technology
Athena Graduate School
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- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Humanities
Art and Culture, History, and Antiquity
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Culture, Cognition, History and Heritage
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
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Philosophy
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- PhD
- Study form
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Arts & Humanities
Art and Culture, History, and Antiquity
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- PhD
- Study form
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Social Sciences & Management
Art and Culture, History, and Antiquity
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- PhD
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Behavioral and Movement Sciences
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Culture, Cognition, History and Heritage
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Language, Literature and Communication
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Law and Governance
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- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
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Bachelor degree at VU
In order to enter a bachelor's program, applicants must successfully pass the entrance exams. Before submitting documents to the university, applicants take an English language exam. The university accepts the results of IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score is 92. The IELTS score is not lower than 6.5.
- GPA
- 3
- IELTS
- 6.5
- TOEFL iBT
- 92
- TOEFL PBT
- 580
Master's degree at VU
The admission committee of the university takes into account the previous academic performance of the student. In order to enroll at VU for a master's program, you will have to confirm knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing the exam — IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 6.5. TOEFL — 92 or higher. There is an opportunity for admission to online master's programs at VU.
- IELTS
- 6.5
- TOEFL iBT
- 92
- TOEFL PBT
- 580
Doctorate degree at VU
If you are applying for a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — TOEFL. TOEFL — 90 points and above.
- TOEFL iBT
- 90
VU campus
The campus of the educational institution is located in Amsterdam. This opens up all the delights of life in a big city for students: a rich infrastructure, a large selection of entertainment, convenient transport, as well as more opportunities for internships or part-time jobs. However, for some students, such an abundance of opportunities can be distracting. University students have access to the library. It contains a collection of scientific papers, textbooks and fiction. VU regularly accepts students for international exchange programs, providing both local and international students with the opportunity to come into contact with different cultures and gain unique experience.
- Campus Type
- Urban
- Library
- Yes
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What to do after graduation
After graduation, you can stay in Netherlands for 1 year. This time is enough to find a job and change your student visa to a work one. VU graduates find jobs quickly, partly because the university has a good reputation among employers according to the QS World University Rankings. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
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