News about education in the Netherlands

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam provides scholarships to outstanding students applying for the Bachelor’s programme in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE). The scholarships fully cover tuition fees for the first study year and can be extended for subsequent years.

Studiekeuze123 has published results of National Student Survey in the Netherlands for 2016. Master’s programme in Economics at Vrije University Amsterdam received highest ranking in its category.

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam accept applications for the new Master’s programmes in Humanities, taught in English. The programmes take 2 years to complete and lead to an academic Master of Arts (MA) degrees.

Dutch universities usually do not provide student accommodation in dorms. Students reside in regular apartments they find via universities or specialised websites. In the capital of the Netherlands there are must more students than rooms, and finding one often requires exceptional efforts.

As of 2017, VU University Amsterdam will offer a new Bachelor’s programme in Psychology, taught in English. The programme takes three years to complete and leads to a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree.

International students applying for the Master’s programmes at VU University Amsterdam may also apply for the university’s scholarships. Scholarships are tuition fee waivers and do not cover living costs and other expenses.

Student feedback can help to choose a university abroad. While rankings reveal an overall university reputation and its academic strength, reviews of students who studied there provide real first-hand experience.

VU University Amsterdam invites prospective students to visit Dutch capital and attend its Open Day on 5 November. During the event, students will explore VU’s international programmes in Business, Economics, Computer Sciences, and Liberal Arts and Sciences.

The Foundation Year at the VU University is primarily designed for students who have a pre-university diploma from outside the Netherlands and who wish to study in a Dutch bachelor or pre-master programme. Visit an information meeting in August

VU University Amsterdam is known for internationally oriented education and offers more than 100 Master programmes taught in English. This appeals to many students who make the decision to travel to Holland for their studies. They share their experiences about studying and living in Amsterdam.