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.
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non-profit
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large-sized
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Name (English) | VU University Amsterdam |
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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 |
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+31 (20) 598 5000 | |
+31 (20) 598 5655 |
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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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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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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.
uniRank publishes below some basic VU University Amsterdam's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has VU University Amsterdam a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.
VU University Amsterdam's acceptance rate range is not reported.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam has more than 4700 international students.Tip: search for VU University Amsterdam's admission policy with the uniRank Search Engine
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uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for VU University Amsterdam.
VU University Amsterdam has an enrollment range of 25,000-29,999 students making it a large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 1,500-1,999 academic employees (Faculty).
VU University Amsterdam is a private higher education institution.
VU University Amsterdam is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
VU University Amsterdam does not have any religious affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of VU University Amsterdam's main facilities:
This institution has a physical Library.
This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.
This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
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.
uniRank provides below an overview of VU University Amsterdam's main services:
This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.
This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
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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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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 is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1905
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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.
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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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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