Physics and Astronomy

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)

  Please find all information about the programme requirements at the pages about the different tracks. 

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

  Physics and Astronomy is a joint degree between the University of Amsterdam (UvA) and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. All student administration and services for this programme are organized by the University of Amsterdam. Please follow the UvA application procedure for this programme, which can be found on the different track pages. 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.

  Visit the Physics and Astronomy UvA webpage for more information about the application procedure.

• I have an international degree

  Physics and Astronomy is a joint degree between the University of Amsterdam (UvA) and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. All student administration and services for this programme are organized by the University of Amsterdam. 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 an international degree

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

  Visit the Physics and Astronomy UvA webpage for more information about the application procedure.

  
  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.

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