International Student Ambassadors and Alumni Ambassadors

How to connect with our Ambassadors

• Looking for peer-to-peer tips and tricks?

  Chat directly with one of our Ambassadors via Unibuddy! You can filter by country, level of education, or study programme to find someone who matches your interests, and get first-hand insights about studying and living in Amsterdam.

• Are you visiting our campus and would you like a tour?

  You can send a request to studentambassadors@vu.nl, and we will schedule the tour with you. Please indicate your preferences, such as if you would like the tour to be guided by a student from your chosen programme or your home country.

• Other ways to meet our Ambassadors

  • Once you are admitted you will get access to our online pre-departure sessions. These are a series of online information events held from May - August. Each session will focus on a specific theme and will feature a panel of ambassadors who will host a live Q&A. We will regularly share the details with you through email after you have been admitted.
  • After admission, you will also be invited to join the Goin’ app! With this app you can connect with fellow students, even before your arrival in the Netherlands. On this platform we also have our student ambassadors available for you. You can find them in the Ask a Student Ambassador group in the app.
    

• Student blog

  You can also gain authentic insights into student life by exploring our student blog containing blog posts written by our students. From tips on studying effectively and finding the best spots in Amsterdam, to providing an intimate look into life as a student in the Netherlands and making the most out of your time at university: this blog has it all! Dive into the blog and discover what awaits you if you decide to pursue a degree at VU Amsterdam.