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)

  Dutch students have unconditional admission to the Master’s programme in Physics if they have a Bachelor’s degree in Physics (and Astronomy) from a Dutch university. The Examination Board may also admit students who do not meet these requirements. In those cases the Board will decide whether there are deficiencies that have to be made up for during the programme.

  Once you have been admitted to a Master’s programme, you need to contact the programme coordinator for an introductory interview. At this meeting, you will discuss strategies for coping with any problems that might cause you to fall behind with your studies. You will also draw up a study plan, a copy of which will be sent to the study advisor. In the Master's programme, you will have to decide which courses (general, specialized and optional) you wish to take. It is essential that you discuss these choices at an early stage with the coordinator of the programme in which you will carry out your final project. Options other than those listed may also be possible.

  Note: all students must contact the programme coordinator of the specific specialisation.

• 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. 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.

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