Study programme introduction

The study programme introduction days for bachelor students is part of the VU Bachelor Introduction Days (19 until 25 August 2026. 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 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.

You can consult the VU campus map on vu.nl

Monday 24 August

Artificial Intelligence - Monday 24 August
Study programme introduction
Time: TBD
Location: TBD 

Help registering for courses
Time: TBD
Location: TBD

Business Analytics - Monday 24 August
Study programme introduction 
Time: TBD
Location: TBD

Help registering for courses
Time: TBD
Location: TBD

Computer Science - Monday 24 August
Study programme introduction
Time: TBD
Location: TBD

Help registering for courses
Time: TBD
Location: TBD

Mathematics - Monday 24 August
Study programme introduction
Time: TBD
Location: TBD

Help registering for courses
Time: TBD
Location: TBD

During the free programme introduction you will receive important information about your program and studying at VU Amsterdam. You can also meet your fellow students in advance and you will meet the program coordinator, FSR, and study advisor, among others.
Pedagogische Wetenschappen
Date: TBD
Location: TBD

Bewegingswetenschappen (Human Movement Sciences)
Date: TBD
Location: TBD

Psychologie
Date: TBD
Location: TBD

More information can be found on vu.nl. For important information you need at the beginning of your studies, you can consult the 'Modules' item on Canvas page. You will be invited to this at the end of July. Mark the date for your program in your calendar, but check the website for any changes.

You can find the full program in Canvas (VU's digital learning environment). Students with a valid VUnetID will receive an invitation to their program's Canvas course in the second half of August. Don't have a VUnetID yet? If so, make sure you complete your course registration as soon as possible.

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: TBD
Time: TBD  
Starting Location: TBD 

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.

Bachelor PPE (Philosophy, Politics and Economics)

Date: TBD
Time: TBD  
Starting Location: TBD

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

More info will follow soon.

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: TBD
Time: TBD
Starting location: TBD 

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 programme'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, Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology, Political Science: Global Politics

The full schedule will be posted on our online education platform Canvas. No VUnetID for login? Make sure to complete your study programme registration as soon as possible. 

These study programmes are all part of the School of Social Sciences, and they will have a joint Introduction afternoon on campus. You do not have to register, nor is it mandatory to attend, but we consider this afternoon an important part for the start of your academic life. You will get to know the School of Social Sciences, your study program and your fellow students. Your study program may share important information about the start of your study. Study Association EOS will organize games and drinks to get to know your fellow students. Should you have any questions about course registration etc, you are very welcome to stop by at the walk-in hour of the Education Office, which will be held before the official program starts. For the manual Digital Services, check this link. 

When: TBD

• Programme: Drop-in hour with the Education Office (optional)
  Time: TBD
  Location: TBD
• Programme: Faculty Welcome, Programme Introduction, and Getting-to-Know-You Activities by EOS
  Time: TBD
  Location: TBD

Canvas link:

Public Administration and Organization Science: link will follow soon

Communication Science: link will follow soon

Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology: link will follow soon

Political Science: link will follow soon

Sociology: link will follow soon

Bachelor Study programme introduction

On the digital education platform Canvas, you will find the full programme of the course introduction and the link for the online course introduction. Don't have a VUnetID yet? If so, make sure you complete your course registration as soon as possible.

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 24 August 2026

Time: 13:00 -14:00

Location: room HG-06A00, Main Building - 6th floor

For the full programme and more information, please visit the Canvas environment (log in with your VUnetID)

Bachelor Rechtsgeleerheid and bachelor Notarieel Recht

Date: Tuesday 25 August 2026

Time: 12:15 – 15:45

Location: room IN-0B60, Initium Building – ground floor

For the full programme and more information, please visit the Canvas environment (log in with your VUnetID)

Bachelor Criminologie

Date: Tuesday 25 August 2026

Time: 13:45 – 17:00

Location: room IN-0B60, Initium Building – ground floor

For the full programme and more information, please visit the Canvas environment (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) during the Study Programme Introduction 2026-2027!

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 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.There are no costs involved.

Date TBD

BSc Bedrijfskunde

TBD

BSc Economics and Business Economics

TBD

BSc International Business Administration

TBD

BSc Econometrics & Operations Research/ BSc Econometrics & Data Science

TBD

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 2026-2027. You are very welcome! For all information about the introduction activities, visit the website of Aureus and Kraket.

Premaster students participate in the programme introduction of the master's programmes, except for premaster students of the Health Sciences programme. 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 and study advisor, among others. 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.

You can consult the VU campus map on vu.nl.

Thursday 27 August

Biomedical Technology and Physics - Thursday 27 August
Time: TBD
Location: TBD

Ecology and Evolution - Thursday 27 August
Time: TBD
Location: TBD

Science, Business and Innovation - Thursday 27 August
Time: TBD
Location: TBD

Friday 28 August

Artificial Intelligence - Friday 28 August
Time: TBD
Location: TBD

Bioinformatics and Systems Biology (joint degree) - Friday 28 August
Time: TBD
Location: TBD

Business Analytics - Friday 28 August
Time: TBD
Location: TBD

Computer Science (joint degree) - Friday 28 August
Time: TBD
Location: TBD

Information Sciences - Friday 28 August
Time: TBD
Location: TBD

Mathematics
The study programme introduction will be held in the first week of the academic year. More info will follow soon. 

Environment and Resource Management
If you have any questions about the content and program of the study programme introduction, you can email info.erm.ivm@vu.nl.

Premaster programmes Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences

Your premaster will organise 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 premaster.

Pedagogische Wetenschappen (premaster)
Time: TBD
Location: TBD

Human Movement Sciences (premaster)
Time: TBD
Location: TBD

You can find the full programme in Canvas (VU's digital learning environment). Students with a valid VUnetID will receive an invitation for their programme's Canvas course in the second half of August. Don't have a VUnetID yet? If so, make sure you complete your study application as soon as possible.

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.

Time: TBD
Location: TBD

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.

Time: TBD
Location: TBD

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

Political Science, Social and Cultural Antropology

On the digital learning platform Canvas, you will find the full program for your degree introduction. Don’t have a VUnetID yet? Make sure to complete your enrollment for your studies as soon as possible.

These programs share a joint School of Social Sciences introduction afternoon on campus. You don’t need to register, and attendance is not mandatory, but we strongly encourage you to come. It’s a great opportunity to get to know the School of Social Sciences, your program, and your fellow students. You’ll first be welcomed by the Faculty, followed by a welcome from your specific program. You’ll receive important information about your studies. Study association EOS will host a closing social gathering to help you connect with fellow students and lecturers. If you have questions about course registration, you’re also welcome to drop by during the walk-in hour at the Education Office beforehand. Click on this link for the digital services manual. 

When: TBD

Program: Walk-in hour with the Education Office [optional]
Time: TBD
Location: TBD

Program: Faculty Welcome, Program Welcome, Campus Tour, Social Gathering with EOS
Time: TBD
Location: TBD

Canvas: link will follow soon