In most cases, students still need to send a few documents to complete their admission. This is mentioned in your admission letter. Examples are a certified copy of the diploma + an English language test result (the latter can be sent by email).
Please make sure to include your student number in all correspondence via postal mail and email. Your student number can for instance be found in the subject line of your admission letter.
Certified copy of your diploma
VU Amsterdam requires a certified copy of your diploma (not your original diploma) to verify your previous education – this copy should contain an original wet stamp and signature provided by the awarding institute (your school or university) as proof that it is a copy of the original document. If your diploma and grades transcript are not issued in English, German, Dutch, French or Spanish, please also submit an English translation by a sworn translator. Further specifications on what is accepted as a certified copy can be found on www.vu.nl/diploma.
Please mention your student number when you send documents before the deadline mentioned in your admission decision via:
- Postal mail to Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Attn. Student Administration, De Boelelaan 1105, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- In some cases digital verification is also accepted. Find more information on www.vu.nl/diploma
- You can also hand in your certified documents at the Student Desk on the ground floor of the VU Main building.
English test result (TOEFL, IELTS or Cambridge Certificate)
To meet the English language requirements of a programme you are asked to submit an English test certificate that meets the set minima for the study programme you're applying for. You can find all relevant information here.
How to share your English test results
- For IELTS or TOEFL test results, please upload your results in your VU dashboard while applying.
- For verification of TOEFL tests please add our institution code before sending the report: 7947 and also upload your results in your VU dashboard.
- For an online verification of your Cambridge test result please share your results with us through the Candidate Results Online website and also upload your results in your VU dashboard.
In general, we do not need to receive the hard copy test results via postal mail if you share your results digitally.
Deadline for submission:
- Students who need a study visa or residence permit: 1 June
- All other students: 31 August
Please note: until we have received all documents, you will not be able to register for courses.
Course registration opens mid-July. Please refer to this step-by-step explanation on how to register once you've met all conditions of your admission.
Detailed information on course registration and related topics can be found on this page.