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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Q: Does Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam teach in English?

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers hundreds of English-taught courses at both the Bachelor's and Master's level, ranging from arts & culture and social sciences, neurosciences and computer science, to economics and business administration.

Q: Which is better- UvA (University of Amsterdam) or VUA (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam)?

The UvA ranked as the best in the world (number one) in the subject area of Communication and Media Studies. The VU was ranked highly in Theology, Divinity and Religious Studies, taking the number five spot in this subject area.

Q: How many students are there in VU Amsterdam?

In 2020 there were 26,593 students studying at VU Amsterdam.

Q: Is Amsterdam a good place to study?

With universities and vocational institutions that continually rank among the best in the world, Amsterdam will set you up for the career of your dreams. The city has a history of academic excellence and offers a wide selection of Bachelor and Master programmes in English.

North Holland, Netherlands

Public | Estd. 1880

14%

International Student Rate

April

Intakes

40%

Acceptance Rate

8:1

Student: Teacher Ratio

About the University

History, Affiliations & Rankings

Since its foundation, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam has stood for scientific and value-driven education, research and knowledge transfer. We are free thinkers with expertise and A Broader Mind. It was founded in 1880 and is affiliated with Aurora, EUA, Santander, AACSB. VU Amsterdam is a unique university with faculties in the humanities, STEM, social sciences and medical sciences. Our education and research are closely linked. They combine the university’s top position in research with a strong social orientation, which has resulted in an excellent international reputation. Education and research are distinctly multidisciplinary. It ranks at the #214 position in the QS University Ranking 2023 and is at the #115 spot in THE Rankings 2022.

International Students %

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BSc in Biomedical Sciences

EUR 14,007/year

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36 Months

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IELTS: 7

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Made of Degree

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MSc in Computer Science

EUR 17,439/year

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24 Months

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IELTS: 6.5

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MSc in Information Sciences

EUR 17,685/year

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12 Months

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Global Ranking

QS-2021

209

Global Ranking

Times-2021

116

Global Ranking

QS-2022

209

Global Ranking

QS-2023

214

Global Ranking

QS-2024

207

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BSc in Biomedical Sciences	36 Months	₹14,007
BSc in Economics and Business Economics	36 Months	₹9,545
BA in Philosophy	36 Months	₹9,545
MSc in Cognitive Neuropsychology	24 Months	₹14,218
MSc in Computer Science	24 Months	₹17,439
MSc in Hydrology	24 Months	₹17,440
MSc in Information Sciences	12 Months	₹17,685
MSc in Drug Discovery and Safety	24 Months	₹17,740

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Why study at VUA?

VU Amsterdam has a sterling reputation for the fine quality of its teaching. You work in relatively small groups, in which considerable emphasis is placed on interaction and a personal approach. The teaching is well organized. This is reflected, for instance, in the clear structure of the study programmes.

Does Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam teach in English?

Which is better- UvA (University of Amsterdam) or VUA (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam)?

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Is Amsterdam a good place to study?

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