Look below to see which introductory activities you can participate in. Please note that some activities are free of cost, and that for others we ask a small fee.
Find your VU introduction programme here
Welcome new student! During the introductory activities at VU Amsterdam you will get to know your study, Amsterdam and of course your fellow students. There is no better way to get to know our university!
Introductions for prospective Bachelor's students
- VU Bachelor Introduction Days (19 - 25 August): VU-wide social introduction. Meet fellow students, explore the VU Campus and get to know the city.
- Study programme introduction (24 or 25 August): Social, content-focused introduction. Receive important information about your programme and studying at VU Amsterdam.
- For International students only:
Practical Matters Day (18 August): The perfect opportunity to easily arrange practical matters.
Introductions for prospective Master's and Pre-Master's students
For students with a previous education from a non-Dutch university:
- VU Master's and Pre-Master's Introduction Days (18 - 25 August): VU-wide social introduction. Meet fellow students, explore VU campus and get to know the city
- Study programme introduction (27 or 28 August): Social, content-focused introduction. Receive important information about your programme and studying at VU Amsterdam.
- For International students only:
Practical Matters Day (19 August): The perfect opportunity to easily arrange practical matters.
For students with a previous education from a Dutch university:
- Study programme introduction (27 or 28 August): Introduction organised by your programme, social and content-related where you will receive important information about your programme and studying at VU Amsterdam.
Introductions for Exchange or Semester in Amsterdam students
For our prospective Exchange or Semester in Amsterdam students, we also offer an introduction programme: