To complete your application, please download and complete the 'VU Application Form - Bachelor' format below.
Numerus Fixus: Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science, Psychology
- VU Application Form - Numerus Fixus; the application deadline for Numerus Fixus programmes was 15 January 2025.
Selective programmes: PPE and Law in Society
- VU Application Form - Law in Society; the application deadline for the Law in Society programme was 1 June 2025.
- VU Application Form - PPE; the application deadline for the PPE programme was 15 June 2025.
All other programmes
The application deadlines for all English-taught Bachelor's programmes with admission based on a non-Dutch previous education diploma have now passed. You are welcome to apply again from 1 October for academic year 2026-2027 (new application instructions will then be available).
Late applications
A late application may still be possible if you:
- Are applying based on a (to be) obtained Higher professional education (HBO) propaedeutic year (hbo-propedeuse) or Higher professional education (HBO) completed programme (hbo-diploma)
- Are applying based on a negative Binding Study Advice from a different Dutch institution or different VU programme
- Are applying for one of the non-selective Dutch-taught Bachelor's programmes that does not follow a strict application deadline of 1 May as listed on our website
Contact the International Student Advisor(s) (ISAs) or the Student Desk for further instructions, if one of the above situations apply to you.
In case you receive approval for a late application you may be asked to complete one of the below VU Application Forms:
Please note: you do not have to send original documents when applying. For the application phase uploading scans of your previous education documents is sufficient.