International Support Services

Contact information for international students

• Questions about admission and application

  International Student Advisors

  Every international degree programme has its own International Student Advisor(s), also called ISAs, who are happy to help you during the application process. The ISA will be your main point of contact and can help with questions about the programme, admission requirements, and specific questions related to applying with an international diploma to an English-taught programme. The International Support Assistants can assist with the application procedure. You will be able to find the contact details of our International Student Advisors and support staff via this link.

• Information for prospective students applying for short-term mobility

  Incoming exchange students

  If you are an incoming exchange student or if you have any questions about our exchange programme, please contact the members of the incoming exchange team via incoming@vu.nl. Appointment (by telephone only): schedule an appointment. More information via this link.

  Semester in Amsterdam

  Semester in Amsterdam is an all-inclusive, non-degree programme for students wishing to study in Amsterdam for one semester or a full academic year. Semester in Amsterdam serves as an alternative to the Exchange Programme at VU Amsterdam. For further questions please book an appointment with us or reach out to semesterinamsterdam@vu.nl.  

  Summer and Winter School

  VU Amsterdam Summer School offers interactive small-scale courses at Bachelor's and Master's level. VU Graduate Winter School offers a variety of intensive, trans-disciplinary online short courses for Master students, PhD candidates and professionals. Please reach out to amsterdamsummerschool@vu.nl or graduatewinterschool@vu.nl. Telephone: +31 (0)20 59 86429 (Mon-Fri between 10:00-16:00). More information via this link. 

  Outgoing exchange students

  During your degree programme, you have the opportunity to study abroad. As an exchange student, you will study at a VU Amsterdam partner university for a semester. More information can be found on this page. In case you have any further questions, please contact outgoing@vu.nl. Appointment (via Zoom only): schedule an appointment. Telephone: +31 (0)20 59 85745 (Mo, Wed & Fri between 10:00-12:00). Walk-in consultation hour on Tuesdays between 12:30 - 13:30 in the Global Room. 

• International services (accommodation, immigration and scholarships)

  Accommodation

  The International Office offers accommodation to international students in the first year of their English-taught degree programme. The number of rooms available is limited so we cannot guarantee accommodation for every student. If you have any questions about accommodation in Amsterdam, please reach out to studentaccommodation@vu.nl. Appointment (you can choose "face to face" or "telephone"): schedule an appointment. Telephone (between 10:30-12:30 on Mon, Tue, Thu): +31 (0)20 598 1813.

  Immigration services

  Our services team assists students with the immigration procedure. If you have any questions about your visa or residence permit, please contact studentimmigration@vu.nl. Appointment (you can choose "face to face" or "telephone"): schedule an appointment. Telephone: +31 (0)20 598 3078 (between 10:30-12:30 on Mon, Tue, Thu).

  Scholarships

  VU Amsterdam and external providers offer interesting scholarships for incoming Master's students. VU Fellowship Programme (VUFP) is a merit- based tuition fee waiver. It can be combined with the NL Scholarship, meant as a contribution towards costs of living. They are both meant for students from non- EU/ non- EEA countries who pay higher tuition fees. For questions, please contact scholarships.incoming@vu.nl.
  

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