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Pre-students

Welcome to Vrije Universiteit (VU) Amsterdam!

Are you ready to start your Bachelor’s or (Pre)Master’s programme? Before the first day, there is some important information and administrative procedures that you must go through to ensure that you are well-prepared. If you have any further questions, please contact studentdesk@vu.nl.

We look forward to seeing you and wish you a lot of success with your studies!

The rules, information and procedures may differ per faculty. Therefore, always check whether exceptions apply to your faculty.

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Step 1 of the application procedure

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Step 2 of the application procedure

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All you need to know to start your studies well!

Start your studies off on the right foot, start Better Prepared!

Is studying new to you? Did your parents not study at a (Dutch) university? Do you want to start your studies well prepared? Do you want to learn more about research, academic reading and writing and studying effectively? And would you like to get in touch with your fellow students already? Then join Better Prepared!

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Do you have general questions?

Call +31 (0)20 59 85020 (Mon – Fri: 10:30 – 12:30 and 14:00 – 16:00). 

If you have any questions, please contact the Student Desk: studentdesk@vu.nl.

Or send a WhatsApp message to +31 (0)6 82548367.