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VU University 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

VU University Amsterdam's Control Typeprivate

Entity

VU University Amsterdam's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

VU University Amsterdam' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

VU University Amsterdam's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Profile

Name (English)
Name VU University Amsterdam
Colours Black, light blue and white
Mascot VU Griffin
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n.a.; please submit an official VU University Amsterdam general video presentation.

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Campus Location

Address De Boelelaan 1105
Amsterdam
1081 HV North Holland
Netherlands
VU University Amsterdam Phone Number +31 (20) 598 5000
VU University Amsterdam Fax Number +31 (20) 598 5655

VU University Amsterdam's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View

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.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

here. In case they are not available yet, you can search for them using our 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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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.

VU University Amsterdam's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


VU University Amsterdam's Admission Selection Admission Selection

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


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

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


VU University 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.

VU University Amsterdam's Admission Office 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.

VU University Amsterdam's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

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


VU University Amsterdam's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

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


VU University Amsterdam's Control Type Control Type

VU University Amsterdam is a private higher education institution.


VU University Amsterdam's Entity Type Entity Type

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


VU University Amsterdam's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


VU University Amsterdam's Academic Calendar 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:


VU University Amsterdam's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit VU University Amsterdam's Library


VU University Amsterdam's Housing University Housing

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


VU University Amsterdam's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

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


VU University 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 VU University Amsterdam's main services:


VU University 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.

VU University Amsterdam's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

VU University Amsterdam's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


VU University Amsterdam's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

VU University 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.


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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.


VU University Amsterdam's Recognition or Accreditation 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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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.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some VU University Amsterdam's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

VU University Amsterdam's Facebook page VU University Amsterdam's official Facebook page

Twitter Twitter

VU University Amsterdam's Twitter page VU University Amsterdam's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

VU University Amsterdam's YouTube channel VU University Amsterdam's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

VU University Amsterdam's Instagram page VU University Amsterdam's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

VU University Amsterdam's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global 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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