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How do I apply for a minor? (VU Amsterdam student)

I am a VU Amsterdam student and want to follow a minor at VU Amsterdam.

Would you like to follow a minor at VU Amsterdam? Before you register, first check the minors overview for the admission requirements per minor. If you would like to fill your elective space in another way, more information can be found here

As a VU Amsterdam student you can choose for:

1. Minors approved beforehand

These are both university and faculty minors which are accessible based on your study programme. You can find which minors these are in the TER of your programme. Faculty minors often offer an in-depth view to specialise more in your field of study. University minors more often provide a broadening context which allows you to look beyond the boundaries of your own study programme. 

  1. Go to the registration module.
    • Do keep the registration deadlines in mind and make sure your enrolment is complete for the relevant year. 
  2. Select the minor you would like to follow via the tab: 'minor/specialization'.
  3. Register for the minor courses via the ‘Pre-selected courses’ tab.

Please note! The courses in a minor will be shown per period and are only visible when you have selected a minor. You must register separately for each period in which a minor course is offered. 

Make sure that you complete your application for the courses on time!
Read more about the registration for courses and exams here.

2. Minors not approved beforehand

These minors are not a part of your study programme. In order to follow these minors as part of your programme, you have to ask permission beforehand through the Examination Board of your study programme.

  1. Go to the registration module.
  2. Choose ‘register’ and then for the ‘all courses’ tab. 
  3. Select ‘search in extracurricular’ and select the corresponding minor courses.
  4. Here you can register for those courses.

Make sure that you complete your application for the courses on time!
Read more about the registration for courses and exams here.

3. Minors at another university

It is possible to follow a minor at another university. However, in order to do this you have to submit a permission form through the Examination Board of your own study programme. 

Do you have any questions?

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