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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

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Overview

Established in 1880, the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU University Amsterdam) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Amsterdam (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), North Holland. Officially recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science of the Netherlands), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational Dutch higher education institution. Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 144-year-old Dutch higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. VU Amsterdam also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) VU University Amsterdam
Acronym VU Amsterdam
Founded 1880
Motto Is verder kijken
Looking Further
Colours Black, light blue and white
Mascot VU Griffin
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University Location

Address De Boelelaan 1105
Amsterdam
1081 HV North Holland
Netherlands
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Phone Number +31 (20) 598 5000
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Fax Number +31 (20) 598 5655

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
International
students
10,000-12,499 US$
(9,110-11,390 Euro)
over 20,000 US$
(18,225 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's admission information.

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam has more than 4700 international students.

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's Admission Office Admission Office

De Boelelaan 1105
Amsterdam 1081 HV



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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam has an enrollment range of 25,000-29,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,500-1,999 academic employees (Faculty).


Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's Control Type Control Type

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is a private higher education institution.


Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's Entity Type Entity Type

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is a non-profit higher education institution.


Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's main facilities:


Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's Library


Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

This institution has an institutional hospital that is owned and operated by the university. Institutional hospitals are typically affiliated with medical schools and provide a range of medical services to patients, while also serving as a teaching hospital for medical students and residents.


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's main services:


Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1905


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Nederlands-Vlaamse Accreditatieorganisatie (NVAO)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)
  • International Association for the Promotion of Christian Higher Education (IAPCHE)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

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Twitter X (Twitter)

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YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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