If you have been selected for an exchange semester, VU International Office will officially nominate you at the partner university. After you have been nominated, you will have to officially apply at the host university yourself. In the meantime, you will also have to ask the Examination Board of your faculty for approval of the courses you want to follow abroad and make practical arrangements, such as arranging your accommodation and possibly applying for a visa. Depending on where you go, you can also apply for a scholarship.
Exchange step 3: to do after selection
Last updated on 4 July 2025
You have been selected to study abroad for a semester. After selection, VU International Office will nominate you at the partner university. Afterwards you will have to officially apply at the partner university and arrange practical matters for your exchange.
What to do after selection?
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Accept or reject your selection
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Applying at the partner university
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Approval of courses by the Examination Board
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Pre-departure meetings
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Unpack Your Study Abroad Programme
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Applying for a scholarship
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Apply for compensation student travel product and DUO scholarship
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Rent out your room during your exchange (and earn €500!)
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During exchange: in case of crisis
- Step 1: orientation
- Step 2: application at VU Amsterdam
- Step 3: to do after selection
- Step 4: scholarships
- Step 5: to do after return