Chemistry

Check whether you meet the programme requirements and apply

• I have a Dutch university level (WO) Bachelor’s degree (VU Bachelor’s degree, VU pre-master's or Bachelor’s degree at another university)

  The Master’s in Chemistry is open to students:  

  • with a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry  
  • with a Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences  
  • with a Bachelor's degree from a relevant Dutch HBO programme

  Chemistry is a joint degree between the University of Amsterdam (UvA) and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU). Application and registration for Chemistry is done through the University of Amsterdam (UvA). Please follow the UvA application procedure for this programme. The UvA ensures your registration at the VU after complete registration at the UvA.

• I have a Dutch higher vocational education (HBO) Bachelor’s degree (pre-master's)

  Chemistry is a joint degree between the University of Amsterdam (UvA) and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU). Application and registration for Chemistry is done through the University of Amsterdam (UvA). Please follow the UvA application procedure for this programme. The UvA ensures your registration at the VU after complete registration at the UvA.

• Application with a Dutch degree

  Enthusiastic about this programme? And do you meet the admission requirements? Find out how to apply.

  If you want to apply for this Master's programme at VU Amsterdam, visit the UvA Chemistry webpage.

• I have an international degree

  Chemistry is a joint degree between the University of Amsterdam (UvA) and the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU). Application and registration for Chemistry is done through the University of Amsterdam (UvA). Please follow the UvA application procedure for this programme. UvA ensures your registration at the VU after complete registration at the UvA. 

  Visit the UvA Chemistry website for general language proficiency requirements. 

• Application with an international degree

  Enthusiastic about this programme? And do you meet the admission requirements? Find out how to apply.

  If you want to apply for this Master's programme at VU Amsterdam, visit the UvA Chemistry webpage.
  
  International Student and Alumni Ambassadors
  Our International Student and Alumni Ambassadors are happy to tell you all about their experiences with studying at VU Amsterdam and living in Amsterdam.

  • Our Student Ambassadors are current students at VU Amsterdam that represent a wide variety of programmes and countries.
  • Our International Alumni Ambassadors are VU Amsterdam graduates who are currently either working in the Netherlands or abroad, or doing a PhD or (second) Master's.

  You will find the full overview of our Ambassadors here: vu.nl/ambassadors. There you can chat with them directly.