Study programme introduction

The study programme introduction days for bachelor students is part of the VU Bachelor Introduction Days (20 until 26 August 2025). So, if you’ve signed-up for the VU Bachelor Introduction Days you will automatically join the study programme introduction. For the Bachelor Introduction Days you can choose between a 5 days programme or a 2 days introduction programme with a focus on getting to know VU Amsterdam, your studies and the faculty. More information and the answers to many questions can be found here.

During the free programme introduction, you will receive important information about your programme and studying at VU Amsterdam. You can also meet your fellow students in advance and get to know the programme coordinator, FSR, BMC and study advisor, among others. Do you need help with course registration? In the computer lab below, you can register yourself for the courses of semester 1 and ask questions. More information can be found on vu.nl. For important information you need at the start of your studies, you can consult the “Modules” item on the Canvas page. You will be invited to this at the end of July. Note the date for your course in your diary, but check the website for any changes.

Monday 25 August

Artificial Intelligence

Time: 13:00 - 14:30

Location: Theater 1, NU uilding 

Business Analytics 

Time: 14:00 - 15:30

Location: MF-D565, MF Building

Computer Science 

Time: 14:00 - 15:30

Location: MF-FG2, MF Building

Mathematics 

Time: 13:00 - 14:30

Location: HG-08A33, Main Building

Tuesday 26 August

Biomedical Sciences

Time: 14:00 - 15:30

Location: MF-FG1, MF Building

Need help registering for courses?

Come to the computer lab in the NU Building (rooms 6B37, 6B57, and 6C13) on either day between 14:30 and 16:30.

More information will be available soon.

School of Humanities

Bachelor Communication and Information Studies
Bachelor Literature and Society
Bachelor Media, Art, Design and Architecture
Bachelor History
Bachelor Philosophy

Your bachelor programme is hosting a programme introduction on the VU campus. You do not need to register, but we do expect you to attend. Important information will be given so you can get off to a good start with your studies.

Date: Monday, August 25, 2025
Time: 13:00-17:00  
Starting Location: KC-07, Main Building 

You can find the full programme in Canvas (the digital learning environment of VU Amsterdam). Students with a valid VUnetID will receive invitations to their program's Canvas course in the second half of August. Don't have a VUnetID yet? Make sure you complete your programme application as soon as possible.

ACASA: bachelor Archaeology, bachelor Griekse en Latijnse Taal en Cultuur en bachelor Ancient Studies

The introduction for bachelorstudenten Archaeology, Ancient Studies en Griekse en Latijnse Taal en Cultuur is organized together with the UvA. In the summer you will receive more information about your study programme and the specific rules that apply to your study.

Bachelor Creative Technology

The programme introduction of Creative Technology will take place on August 25, 26 and 27 at the University of Twente in Enschede.

School of Religion and Theology

BA Theologie en Religiewetenschappen

Your bachelor programme is hosting a programme introduction on the VU campus. You do not need to register, but we do expect you to attend. Important information will be given so you can get off to a good start with your studies.

Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Time: 13:00 – 16:45
Starting location: 12A33, Main Building 

You can find the full programme in Canvas (the digital learning environment of VU Amsterdam). Students with a valid VUnetID will receive invitations to their program's Canvas course in the second half of August. Don't have a VUnetID yet? Make sure you complete your programme application as soon as possible.

School of Social Sciences 

Communication Science - Tuesday 26 August

Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology - Tuesday 26 August

Political Science: Global Politics - Tuesday 26 August

During the obligatory study programme introduction, you will receive important information about your degree programme and studying at VU Amsterdam. You will also get to know your fellow students and can familiarise yourself with the academic advisors, the PPI trajectory, the study associations and the FSR (Faculty Student Counsil). The programme introduction is free of charge. Make a note of the date in your agenda! 

Bachelor Law in Society

Date: Monday, August 25 

Time: 13:00 - 14:00 hrs

Location:  NU Building, room NU-02C33 (Theater 3)

For the complete programme and more information, check this Canvas course (log in with your VUnetID)

More information will be available soon.

We’re looking forward to meeting all upcoming bachelor students at School of Business and Economics (SBE) on Monday 25 August during the Study Programme Introduction 2025-2026!

The Study Programme Introduction is the best way to prepare for the start of your bachelor's programme; you will receive essential information about the bachelor's programme and what it's like to study at VU University Amsterdam. You’ll meet the programme management and your fellow students, you can get help with registering for your courses, and you get to know the university. Participating in the Study Programme Introduction will ensure a good start to your academic journey, so don't miss it!

We highly expect your attendance at the Study Programme Introduction, please register here. There are no costs involved.

Monday 25 August, 12.30h – 17.30h

BSc Bedrijfskunde

12.30u | Walk-in, VU Main Building, Aula (first floor)

BSc Economics and Business Economics

12.30u | Walk-in, VU Main Building, zaal HG-12A00 (12th floor)

BSc International Business Administration

12.30u | Walk-in, gebouw Initium, zaal IN-0B60 (ground floor)

BSc Econometrics & Operations Research/ BSc Econometrics & Data Science

12.30u | Walk-in, VU Main Building, zaal HG-14A00 (14th floor)

In addition to the Study Programme Introduction, our study associations Aureus (Business Administration, EBE and IBA) and Kraket (Econometrics) are organizing various activities related to the Bachelor Introduction 2025-2026. You are very welcome! For all information about the introduction activities, visit the website of Aureus and Kraket.

Premaster students participate in the study programme introduction of the master's programmes, except the premaster students of the Health Sciences programme. This programme has a separate study programme introduction. The study programme introduction is free of charge. Make a note of the date in your agenda. For important information you will need at the beginning of your studies, click on the Canvas link of your program and then click further on the 'Modules' item. You can only log into Canvas once you are fully enrolled and have accepted the Canvas' invitation email.

The programme of activities and locations will follow shortly.

Artificial Intelligence – Friday 29 August

Bioinformatics and Systems Biology (joint degree) - Friday 29 August

Biomedical Technology and Physics - Thursday 28 August

Business Analytics - Friday 29 August

Computer Science (joint degree)- Friday 29 August

Ecology and Evolution - Thursday 28 August

Hydrology - Friday 29 August

Information Sciences - Friday 29 August

Mathematics - Friday 29 August

Science, Business and Innovation - Friday 29 August

More information will be available soon.

School of Humanities

Premasters School of Humanities

Your premaster programme is hosting a programme introduction on the VU campus. You do not need to register, but we do expect you to attend. Important information will be given so you can get off to a good start with your studies.

Date: Thursday, August 28, 2025
Starting location: MF-D565, Medical Faculty
Time: 15:00 – 17:00

You can find the full programme in Canvas (the digital learning environment of VU Amsterdam). Students with a valid VUnetID will receive invitations to their program's Canvas course in the second half of August. Don't have a VUnetID yet? Make sure you complete your programme application as soon as possible.

School of Religion and Theology

Premaster Theology and Religious Studies

Your premaster programme is hosting a programme introduction on the VU campus. You do not need to register, but we do expect you to attend. Important information will be given so you can get off to a good start with your studies.

Date: Monday, September 1, 2025
Time: 13:30 – 15:15
Starting location: HG-11A22, Main Building 

You can find the full programme in Canvas (the digital learning environment of VU Amsterdam). Students with a valid VUnetID will receive invitations to their program's Canvas course in the second half of August. Don't have a VUnetID yet? Make sure you complete your programme application as soon as possible.

School of Social Sciences

Politicologie - Friday 29 August

Social and Cultural Antropology - Friday 29 August

During the study programme introduction you will receive important information about your study programme and studying at the VU. You will also meet your fellow students, the programme coordinator, FSR and study advisors. The study programme introduction is free of charge. Make a note of the date in your agenda. For important information you will need at the beginning of your studies, click on the Canvas link of your program and then click further on the 'Modules' item. You can only log into Canvas once you are fully enrolled and have accepted the Canvas' invitation email.

The programme activities and locations will follow shortly.

Artificial Intelligence – Friday 29 August

Bioinformatics and Systems Biology (joint degree) - Friday 29 August

Biomedical Sciences - Thursday 28 August

Biomedical Technology and Physics - Thursday 28 August

Biomolecular Sciences  - Thursday 28 August

Business Analytics - Friday 29 August

Computer Science (joint degree)- Friday 29 August

Computer Security - Friday 29 August

Drug Discovery Sciences - Thursday 28 August

Earth Sciences - Friday 29 August

Ecology and Evolution - Thursday 28 August

Global Health (research) – Thursday 28 August

Health Sciences - Thursday 28 August

Hydrology - Friday 29 August

Information Sciences - Friday 29 August

Management, Policy Analysis and Entrepreneurship - Thursday 28 August

Mathematics - Friday 29 August

Neurosciences (research) -Thursday 28 August

Science, Business and Innovation - Friday 29 August

More information will be available soon.

School of Humanities

MA Communication and Information Studies*
MA Architecture, Cities, Landscapes: History and Heritage
MA Philosophy
MA History
MA Filosofie van Cultuur en Bestuur
MA Arts & Culture
MA Literary Studies
MA Linguistics
Humanities Research Master

Your master programme is hosting a programme introduction on the VU campus. You do not need to register, but we do expect you to attend. Important information will be given so you can get off to a good start with your studies.

Date: Thursday, August 28, 2025
Starting location: KC-07, Main Building
Time: 13:30 – 17:00 (for students new at VU Amsterdam)
         14:30 – 17:00 (for students who already studied at VU Amsterdam)

* A different introduction programme is organized for students of the master CIW - track Journalism. Your study programme will inform you further about this.

You can find the full programme in Canvas (the digital learning environment of VU Amsterdam). Students with a valid VUnetID will receive invitations to their program's Canvas course in the second half of August. Don't have a VUnetID yet? Make sure you complete your programme application as soon as possible.

MA Curating Arts and Cultures

Your programme will inform you about your programme's induction programme in the summer.

Ma Archaeology, Ma Classics & Ancient Civilizations, Ma Classics & Ancient Civilizations (research)

The introduction for masterstudents of Archaeology, Ancient Studies en Ancient Studies (research) is organized together with the UvA. In the summer you will receive more information about your study programme and the specific rules that apply to your study.

School of Religion and Theology

MA Theologie en Religiewetenschappen
MA Theology and Religios Studies (research)
MA Theology and Religious Studies

Your master programme is hosting a programme introduction on the VU campus. You do not need to register, but we do expect you to attend. Important information will be given so you can get off to a good start with your studies.

Date: Monday, September 1, 2025
Time: 13:30 – 16:00
Starting location: HG-06A33, Main Building  

You can find the full programme in Canvas (the digital learning environment of VU Amsterdam). Students with a valid VUnetID will receive invitations to their program's Canvas course in the second half of August. Don't have a VUnetID yet? Make sure you complete your programme application as soon as possible.

School of Social Sciences

Public Administration - Friday 29 August

Communication Science - Friday 29 August

Culture, Organisation and Management - Friday 29 August

Political Science - Friday 29 August

Social Sciences for a Digital Society - Thursday 28 August

Social and Cultural Antropology - Friday 29 August

During the study programme introduction you will receive important information about your programme and studying at VU. You can also meet your fellow students and get to know the student advisors, Career Services, the study associations and the FSR (Faculty Student Council). The programme introduction is free of charge. This introduction is compulsory if you obtained your bachelor's degree at another university. If you already study at the VU, the meeting is also useful, but not all information will be new to you. Make a note of the date in your agenda!

Please note: in addition to this general study programme introduction, there will also be introductory meetings for the various master's programmes and specialisations. The dates and locations are listed below. The complete overview with more information can be found in our Canvas course.

For all English master programmes and specialisations

Date: Friday, August 29 

Time: 13:00 - 14:20 hrs

Location: Main building, room HG-02A00

For the complete programme and more information, check this Canvas course (log in with your VUnetID).

More information about the faculty introduction days of MED will follow at a later time. Keep an eye on this page.

MSc Econometrics & Operations Research (all tracks)

We’re looking forward to meeting all the upcoming Econometrics & Operations Research master students at the School of Business and Economics (SBE) during the Master Introduction 2025-2026.

The Master Introduction is the best way to prepare for the start of your master's programme; you will receive essential information about the master's programme and what it's like to study at VU University Amsterdam. You’ll meet the programme management and your fellow students, we highly expect your attendance. Participating in the Master Introduction will ensure a good start to your new academic journey, so don't miss it!

Date: Thursday August 28, 2025

Time: 10.30h – 16.30h (optional: BBQ at Uilenstede, 17h-22h)

Location: Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Main Building

Please register (free of charge) here.

MSc Accounting, MSc Business Administration (all specializations), MSc Digital Business and Innovation, MSC Economics, MSc Finance (all specializations), MSc Marketing, MSc Spatial, Transport and Environmental Economics, MSc Transport and Supply Chain Management

Your master’s introduction will take place during a scheduled lecture for your study programme in the first academic week*. In the week before, on Thursday August 28^th, Study association Aureus warmly invites you to Masterday 2025! The day includes a general opening, several interesting guest speakers and most importantly room to get to know your fellow master students during a pubquiz and drink provided by Aureus.

* with the exception of MSc Digital Business and Innovation, students will be informed.

Date: Thursday August 28, 2025

Time: 10.00h – 15.45h

Location: Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, building ‘Initium’

Click here for detailed information and registration.

MSc Entrepreneurship, joined degree with UvA 

Date: Monday September 1, 2025

Time & location will follow

If you have any questions about the Master Introduction for MSc Entrepreneurship, please contact events-eb@uva.nl.