Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Quick facts
- World rank
- #194
- Acceptance rate
- 45%
- Students
- 31,462
- International students
- 21%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1880
Overview
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) is a leading Dutch research university founded in 1880. Located in Amsterdam, it hosts over 31,000 students across 11 faculties. VU Amsterdam is known for its socially engaged research and strong international programmes, ranking #194 in QS World University Rankings 2026.
Fields of study
- Business
- Economics
- Law
- Medicine
- Sciences
- Social Sciences
- Humanities
- Behavioural Sciences
- Theology
- Earth Sciences
- Computer Science
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- —
- Application deadlines
- 1 April (non-EEA) or 1 June (EEA) for September intake
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€10,600 – €26,000
From about $11,448 / year
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc Business Analytics | Bachelor's | — | $10,600 | Varies | — |
| BSc Psychology | Bachelor's | — | $10,600 | Varies | — |
| LLM International and European Law | Master's | — | $17,900 | Varies | — |
| MSc Finance | Master's | — | $14,900 | Varies | — |
| MSc Health Sciences | Master's | — | $16,500 | Varies | — |
Information last verified Jul 21, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.