Need help with your application or admission?

• Questions about applying

  Go to Applying for a degree programme at VU Amsterdam for an overview of information regarding applying to VU Amsterdam with an international diploma. You can also check our FAQ page - your question may already be answered there.

  If you have questions about your application, or about the status of your application or any rejected documents, you can email the Bachelor's or Master's contact address.

  -> Contact information for applicants of VU Bachelor's programmes
  -> Contact information for applicants of VU Master's programmes

  If you cannot find the answer on the website or in the FAQ, you can contact us by phone:
  
  Phone hours as of 11 August:
  Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 10:30 - 11:30(AM) and 14:00 - 15:00 (2PM-3PM) Amsterdam time

  • Bachelor: +31 (0)20 59 84510
  • Master: +31 (0)20 59 84511

  Please ensure you have your student number and your Case number ready before calling.

• Questions about admission

  Is my diploma valid in the Netherlands? Is my previous degree sufficient to make me eligible for admission? How do I prove my English language proficiency? 

  We understand there are many things you might be wondering about. Every faculty has its own International Student Advisor(s), also called ISAs, who are happy to help you during the application and admission process. The ISA is the main point of contact for international diploma applicants until the moment of enrolment.

  Have you checked our website and are you unable to find the answer to your question? You are always welcome get in touch:
  -> Contact information for applicants of VU Bachelor's programmes
  -> Contact information for applicants of VU Master's programmes

• Admitted students

  Have you already been admitted? See What happens after admission for further information.

• Technical issues

  When experiencing technical issues please contact the IT Servicedesk: our service desk can be reached via servicedesk.it@vu.nl or by calling +31 (0)20 59 80000 (Mon – Fri 07:30 - 17:00h)

• Other contact information

  Visit our International Support Services page for all services offered by our International Office.

  For general questions you can contact the Student Desk via email or phone.
  Make sure to first take a look at our FAQ page - you might already find your question answered there.