Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

VU Amsterdam is an internationally renowned research university. With more than 31,000 students, we conduct cutting-edge research into problems of major societal and scientific importance. We live in a world where social issues fully influence each other and where contradictions grow. This requires a distinctive way of applying science. A university with a social focus on the future.

With 25 English-taught Bachelor’s programmes and around 150 English-taught Master’s programmes, VU Amsterdam offers a wide range of study options. The university campus is situated in the southwestern part of Amsterdam, in one of the most dynamic and fast-growing business districts in the Netherlands. Proximity to International Airport Schiphol and train connections within Europe make VU Amsterdam easily accessible to the world.

If you have a specific question about applying for one of our international degree programmes with a non-Dutch diploma you can contact the International Student Advisor of your programme. The ISA will be your main point of contact and can help with questions about the programme, admission requirements or application procedure. Every Bachelor's degree programme has its own International Student Advisor(s).