Artificial Intelligence

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• Admission requirements with non-Dutch previous education

  Applicants holding a non-Dutch pre-university diploma must meet a number of requirements. If you do not yet meet the requirements but expect to do so in the future (such as obtaining your diploma), you can already apply. We will evaluate your application and inform you of our admission decision. All outstanding requirements need to be met in full by the time you enrol for the programme. Admission to the programme will remain conditional until your certified diploma copy is received and the conditions in your admission decision letter have been met.

  Requirements that apply:

  1. A diploma equivalent to the Dutch pre-university VWO-diploma
  See the Diploma Requirement List for examples of accepted diplomas per country.
  Please note: this list is meant to give you an indication of admissibility; no rights can be derived from it.

  2. Proof of sufficient proficiency in English
  Although complete applications are preferred, you can begin your application before you have completed the test and then submit your passing score once you have been conditionally admitted. You can find all accepted tests and scores on our Language Requirements webpage.

  3. Proof of sufficient proficiency in Mathematics
  After you apply to the programme and upload the required documents in our student portal, your International Student Advisor will have a look at your transcripts to determine whether your diploma is equivalent to the Dutch VWO-diploma and whether your Mathematics level is sufficient. These examples of diplomas demonstrate sufficient proficiency in the subject Mathematics:

  • International Baccalaureate: Mathematics SL/HL, Applications & Interpretation HL, Analysis & Approaches SL/HL
  • British GCE A-Levels: A-level in Mathematics. At least grade A, B or C
  • Germany: Zeugnis der allgemeinen Hochschulreife, including Mathematics Grundkurs as Prüfungsfach or Mathematics erhöhtem Anforderungsniveau (eA)/Leistungsfach .
  • European Baccalaureate:  Mathematics; written or oral examination, at least 3 hours during the Orientation Cycle.

  If your proficiency in this subject is considered to be insufficient, your International Student Advisor will inform you about the possibilities how to meet the requirements with additional certificates.

  When advised to sit an entry exam, the following certificates are deemed equivalent to Dutch VWO Mathematics A:

  Mathematics Exams (available in English and accepted by Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam): 

  • Boswell-Bèta (English). Boswell-Bèta in Utrecht (the Netherlands) provides a mathematics course in English with exams in December, May and July.
  • CCVX (Dutch and English). CCVX offers mathematics exams equivalent to the Dutch VWO mathematics A level for Dutch-speaking and English-speaking applicants.
  • Online Mathematics Placement Test. The Online Mathematics Placement Test-A (OMPT-A ) is an online mathematics test that you can take from home by means of online proctoring. 

  A positive result for the mathematics examination (5,5/10 in the mathematics A exam or 70% in the OMPT-A online exam) is compulsory for admission to the programme. 

• Application

  Application documents

  • Transcript of records; a transcript in English of the grades obtained over the final two years of your high school and any further education up to the moment of your application. IB and A-level applicants are asked to upload their predicted grades.
  • A scan of your diploma (if you have already graduated).
  • Curriculum Vitae; the curriculum vitae should include your personal details and list your previous education and relevant work experience (± 1-2 pages).
  • English language test results (if already obtained).
  • Copy of valid passport or ID (ID for EEA students only).

  Application deadline
  The final application deadline for non-EU/EEA students is 1 April  and for Dutch and EU students the final deadline is 1 May. Do you have a non-Dutch nationality? Then you may be eligible for housing  via the International Office Accommodation Services. An early application is then recommended.

  Ready to apply?
  Great! Click here to start your application.
  Note that for diplomas obtained outside of the Netherlands an application fee of €100 applies.

• Admission requirements with Dutch previous education

  VWO diploma

  • Natuur en Gezondheid
  • Natuur en Techniek
  • Economie en Maatschappij
  • Cultuur en Maatschappij, supplemented with Mathematics A or B

  Higher professional education (HBO) propaedeutic year 

  • English at 6 VWO level
  • Mathematics A or B at 6 VWO level*

  *Does not appy to HBO programme Applied Mathematics.

  Higher professional education (HBO) completed programme 

  • English at 6 VWO level
  • Mathematics A or B at 6 VWO level*

  *Does not appy to HBO programme Applied Mathematics.

  Aged 21 or over?  
  Dutch applicants who do not meet any of the above educational requirements and who are aged 21 or over, may be admitted by way of colloquium doctum. This requires obtaining the following modular certificates at 6 VWO level:

  • English
  • Mathematics A or B 

  Deficiencies at 6 VWO level
  You can obtain your certificates at various institutions.
  Do you want to prepare yourself for obtaining VWO partial certificates? Then you can follow additional education at an evening school or at other institutions that offer education at VWO level.

  Ready to apply?
  Great! Click here to start your application. 

• VU Study Choice Check

  Once you have made your choice of study programme, VU Study Choice Check offers you the opportunity to determine if the study programme corresponds to the image and expectations that you have and whether it suits you. VU Study Choice Check is part of the application procedure for all bachelor degree programmes.

  For this programme, the Study Choice Check consists of completing the required questionnaire in VUnet. After filling in the questionnaire you will receive personal advice about your choice of study.

  General information and frequently asked questions about the VU Study Choice Check can be found here: VU Studiekeuzecheck [Dutch] or VU Study Choice Check [English]. If you have questions about the Study Choice Check for this programme, please contact the Coordinator Study Choice Check of the Faculty of Science: studychoicecheck.beta@vu.nl.

• Student Self Check Tool

  Are you curious if you meet the admission requirements for the programme? Then you can fill out the online Student Self Check tool to find out more about your chances to be admitted to the Bachelor’s programme Computer Science.

  In the tool you will be asked some questions about your previous education and background. Based on your answers you will receive a personal preliminary advice on your eligibility for admission and the next steps you can take to continue your application.

  Please note: no rights can be derived from the Self Check tool results. For a definite admission decision you will have to complete the official application procedure for this programme.

  Check your eligibility.

• Binding Study Advice (BSA)

  The BSA is an advice given to all Bachelor’s students on four occasions during their first year of studies concerning their study progress. The fourth recommendation, issued at the end of the first year, is binding in nature. To continue to the second year you must have obtained a certain number of credits.

  To receive a positive BSA for this study programme you must have obtained a minimum of 42 EC (credits) at the end of the first year of enrolment. Every student has access to an overview of the obtained study results and assessments are available for inspection after registration of the test result.

• Additional costs

  Bachelor students Artificial Intelligence will have to spend approximately 200 euro per year for buying books. Students are expected to possess a laptop computer, running either Windows 10 or mac OSX, for participating in educational activities (which comes down to approx. 200 euro per academic year).