looking further into vu university amsterdam Established in 1880, VU University Amsterdam is a leading European research university. With over 24,000 students and about 4,600 staff, we are a modern organization at the cutting edge of academic higher education. VU University Amsterdam offers a wide range of English-taught programmes at three levels: Bachelor’s (BA, BSc), Master’s (MA, MSc) and doctoral (PhD). Twelve faculties share a single campus and cover a wide spectrum of arts, sciences and medicine. VU University Amsterdam is located in one of the most dynamic and fastgrowing business districts, ‘Zuidas’, in the Netherlands. Amsterdam is the most multi-cultural city in the world, boasting 179 different nationalities, where English is widely spoken. At VU University Amsterdam some 78 nationalities work and study closely together creating a vibrant international academic community. Generally speaking, the teaching style can be described as student-centered: we encourage students to develop their own opinion through independent and creative thinking. At VU University Amsterdam this means that teaching is conducted in small tutorials, where interactivity is the norm rather than the exception. At all turns, students are encouraged to engage in constructive dialogue with their professors.
Application deadlines The general application deadline for non-EU students is 1 April, for EU students 1 June. Some programmes may have other deadlines, make sure you check the programme website. Apply online For all Master’s programmes you can apply online by using a national online application system. You can find this system via the website
www.vuamsterdam.com/admission.
You will need to fill in your personal details, programme details and upload the required documents. VU University Amsterdam charges an application fee for non-EU students. If you start the programme, the application fee will be returned.
Admission requirements • University Bachelor’s degree • Certified transcript of grades • Covering letter • A legible copy of your passport or ID-card • Curriculum vitae • A sample of academic writing • Two letters of recommendation • Result of an English language test - TOEFL at least 92 (internet based) - IELTs at least 6.5 - Cambridge ‘certificate of Proficiency in English’ or ‘certifcate in Advanced English’ Please see the website for the levels required • Course descriptions • Literature list Financial matters You will find all information about the tuition fees at www.vuamsterdam.com/ tuitionfees. You can apply for a variety of grants and scholarships. Detailed information about scholarships and deadlines can be found on www.vuamsterdam.com/scholarships or www.grantfinder.nl
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VU UNIVERSITY AMSTERDAM SERVICES: Our International Offices At the central International Office of VU University Amsterdam we can help you to find accommodation and to apply for a visa and residence permit (if applicable). We also offer orientation periods for international students in August, consisting of social events, sports activities and a cultural programme. The faculty will help you with course overviews, course registration, and transcripts. You can also go to them with study related questions. In addition, the international students’ association ESN-VUniverse organizes a range of activities throughout the year. ACCOMMODATION The International Office of VU University Amsterdam is usually able to provide accommodation for short-stay foreign students at the University. The rental period is 12 months. The prices vary between €320 and €600 per month per person. Housing contracts cannot be cancelled during your stay at the university. If you have any questions about our accommodation or the rules and regulations, check www.vuamsterdam.com/accommodation