International Support Services

Contact information for international students

• Admission and application - degree programmes (Bachelor and Master)

  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.

  International Student Advisors

  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

  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.

  Admitted students

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

  Enrolment questions

  For questions regarding full-time enrolment and tuition fees or to collect your student card, please visit the Student Desk. 

• International Student Onboarding

  Have you been (conditionally) admitted to VU Amsterdam? Congratulations! Your onboarding journey starts now.

  Student onboarding is designed to help you, as an international admitted student, transition smoothly into your academic, social and cultural life at VU Amsterdam. Our goal is to make sure you feel welcome, supported and prepared before you even step foot on campus!

  The Onboarding phase begins the moment you receive (conditional) admission to VU Amsterdam and continues until your arrival in Amsterdam and through the first weeks of classes.

• Admission and application - short-term mobility (exchange and Summer school)

  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 this contact form. 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 using this contact form. 

  Summer 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. 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 the team via this contact form. Appointment (via Zoom only): schedule an appointment. Telephone: +31 (0)20 59 85745 (Mo, Wed & Fri between 12:00-13:00). 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 them using this contact form. Phone appointment: schedule an appointment. Telephone (between 10:30-12:30 on Mon, Tue, Thu): +31 (0)20 598 1813.

  Immigration services

  Our services team assists non-EU students with the immigration process. If you have any questions about the immigration process or the student residence permit, please contact them using their contact form. For phone appointments, click here. 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 the scholarship team using this contact form.

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