Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam General Information About

Located in Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is an international research university founded in 1880. The university, which has over 23,000 students, offers more than 150 English courses at undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels to 23,000 students. VU Amsterdam is one of 14 public universities recognized by the Dutch Ministry of Education and therefore partially state-financed. The campus is surrounded by one of the most popular business districts in the Netherlands, housing over 700 companies. The main subject areas of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam are Human Health and Life Sciences, Science for Sustainability, Connected World and Management for Society.

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Education Programs

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's undergraduate and graduate programs; It offers education at international standards in the fields of business, economics, law, psychology, artificial intelligence, computer science, data science, health sciences and sustainability. Thanks to the research-oriented education model, project studies and sector collaborations, students are prepared for the global business world by improving both their academic and professional skills.

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Tuition Fees

Programme	Duration	Annual Tuition Fee
Artificial Intelligence	3 Years	€17,500–€21,000*
Biomedical Sciences	3 Years	€17,500–€21,000*
Business Analytics	3 Years	€17,500–€21,000*
Business Administration	3 Years	€17,500–€21,000*
Communication and Information Studies	3 Years	€17,500–€21,000*
Computer Science	3 Years	€21,000*
Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology	3 Years	€17,500–€21,000*
Econometrics and Data Science	3 Years	€17,500–€21,000*
Economics and Business Economics	3 Years	€17,500–€21,000*
International Business Administration	3 Years	€17,500–€21,000*
Psychology	3 Years	€17,500–€21,000*

Programme	Duration	Annual Tuition Fee
Artificial Intelligence	2 Years	€24,000–€34,000*
Business Administration	1 Year	€24,000–€34,000*
Computer Science	2 Years	€24,000–€34,000*
Data Science	2 Years	€24,000–€34,000*
Economics	1 Year	€24,000–€34,000*
Finance	1 Year	€24,000–€34,000*
Information Sciences	2 Years	€24,000–€34,000*
Law	1 Year	€24,000–€34,000*
Psychology	1 Year	€24,000–€34,000*
Sustainability Science	2 Years	€24,000–€34,000*

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Application & Admission Requirements

Required Documents for Application to Undergraduate Programs:
Application criteria may vary depending on the department or additional documents may be requested. Please ask your advisor.

Reference Letter
Online Application
Passport
Diploma (Application is made with international diploma programs such as IB, A Level, Baccalaureate or AP exam score.) Turkey does not accept with a Ministry of Education diploma. Ask your advisor about the Foundation programs suitable for the department you want to apply to.
Transcript (The grade point averages of the relevant courses in your transcript are important depending on the department you have applied to.)
It varies depending on the department. In general, IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 92
A document showing that you have passed the threshold in the LYS exam

Required Documents for Application to Master Programs: Application criteria may vary depending on the department or additional documents may be requested. Please ask your advisor.

Online Application
Passport
Diploma
Transcript (The grade point averages of the relevant courses in your transcript are important depending on the department you have applied to.)
It varies depending on the department. Generally IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 92
Reference Letter
Letter of Intent

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Social Activities

More than 150 student clubs and societies

Sports center and fitness halls

Entrepreneurship and innovation events

International student organizations

Career fairs

Cultural festivals

Volunteering projects

Research and project competitions

Erasmus exchange programs

Amsterdam city events and museum trips

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Accommodation Options

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam cooperates with various accommodation providers to support the accommodation process of international students. Students can choose between shared rooms, studio flats and private rental flats.

Average monthly accommodation fees

Shared room: €700–€1.000
Studio flat: €1.000–€1.400
Private flat: €1.300–€1.800

Amsterdam About

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is located in the Zuidas district, the modern business center of Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands. Amsterdam, one of the most dynamic cities in Europe; It offers a unique educational experience for students with its international companies, cultural diversity, historical buildings, museums and lively social life. Thanks to the campus located right next to metro, tram and train connections, students can reach both the city center and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in a short time.

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Location