VU University Amsterdam Ranking & Overview 2024

Name (English)	VU University Amsterdam
Name	VU University Amsterdam
Colours	Black, light blue and white
Mascot	VU Griffin
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Address	De Boelelaan 1105 Amsterdam 1081 HV North Holland Netherlands
	+31 (20) 598 5000
	+31 (20) 598 5655

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 VU University 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 VU University Amsterdam's academic range and degree level offering.

VU University Amsterdam: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
	PreBach degrees	Bachelor degrees	Master degrees	Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities A&H
Language & Cultural L&C
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Medicine & Health M&H
Science & Technology S&T
Engineering Eng

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Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on VU University Amsterdam's areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above matrix may not be complete or up-to-date.

Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

Explore a list of VU University Amsterdam programs and courses here. In case they are not available yet, you can search for them using our Search Engine powered by Google. We continually update our database with university programs and courses worldwide, thanks to the assistance of university representatives.

You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.

Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.

Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This VU University 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 VU University Amsterdam.

VU University 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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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on VU University Amsterdam's yearly tuition fees which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e. face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors. The above matrix is indicative only and may not be up-to-date.

Admission Info

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 Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic VU University Amsterdam's admission information.

Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).

Admission Selection

Has VU University Amsterdam a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.

Admission Rate

VU University Amsterdam's acceptance rate range is not reported.

International Students Admission

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

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam has more than 4700 international students.

Admission Office

De Boelelaan 1105
Amsterdam 1081 HV

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Profile and Size

Introduction

When deciding on a university or evaluating its worth, university size and profile hold significance. Here are potential reasons why university size and profile can influence students' choices.

Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for VU University Amsterdam.

Student Enrollment

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

Academic Staff

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

Control Type

VU University Amsterdam is a private higher education institution.

Entity Type

VU University Amsterdam is a non-profit higher education institution.

Campus Setting

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

Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.

Religious Affiliation

VU University Amsterdam does not have any religious affiliation.

Facilities and Services

Introduction

Curious about the most prevalent university facilities and services? Delve into our two guide articles on University Facilities and University Services for more insights.

University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of VU University Amsterdam's main facilities:

University Library

This institution has a physical Library.

University Housing

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

Sport Facilities/Activities

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

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 VU University Amsterdam's main services:

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.

Study Abroad

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

Distance Learning

Not reported

Academic Counseling

Not reported

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.

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Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on VU University Amsterdam's facilities and services; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our article on university accreditation and recognition for further information.

Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

VU University Amsterdam is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1905

Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

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

Nederlands-Vlaamse Accreditatieorganisatie (NVAO)

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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or, more generally, recognize VU University Amsterdam as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs/courses (programmatic accreditation).

Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

University affiliations and memberships with external organizations can hold significance for various reasons... explore our article on university affiliations and memberships for further insights.

Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important VU University 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 Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study 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 Divisions

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

Free Online Courses

Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.

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Wikipedia

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VU University Amsterdam

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Campus Location

Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Admission Info

Introduction

Admission Policy

Gender Admission

Admission Selection

Admission Rate

International Students Admission

Admission Office

Profile and Size

Introduction

Profile and Size

Student Enrollment

Academic Staff

Control Type

Entity Type

Campus Setting

Academic Calendar

Religious Affiliation

Facilities and Services

Introduction

University Facilities

University Library

University Housing

Sport Facilities/Activities

Institutional Hospital

University Services

Financial Aid

Study Abroad

Distance Learning

Academic Counseling

Career Services

Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

Affiliations and Memberships

Academic Divisions

Introduction

Academic Divisions

Social Media

Introduction

Social Media

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Wikipedia

Wikipedia Article

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