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Private

University Type

209

QS Global Rank

€25,280

Average Living Expenses

The Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Netherland (VU Amsterdam) was founded in 1880. It is one of the biggest, public funded institutes in the city. In spite of the fact that founded as a private foundation, the VU has received government funding on an equality premise with state-funded institutes since 1970. The university is located on urban grounds in the southern Buitenveldert neighborhood of Amsterdam and adjacent to the modern Zuidas business district. At Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam78 nationalities work and study closely together working as a single community. Teaching is organized within several faculties. University offers more than 50 bachelor's, 160 master's, many of Ph.D.programmes.

The language of teaching for most bachelor's courses is Dutch. As of fall 2015, the university offers many bachelor's programs fully taught in English; Faculty of Science, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Faculty of Humanities.

What is the acceptance rate of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam?

The Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam acceptance rate is 45%.

Most of Master's programs at VU are offered entirely in English. University was ranked as 171th in QS World Universities Ranking.

University emphasizes its Core values; stewardship for planet Earth and the responsibility to achieve a sustainable future. Not only teaching and research programs have a focus on sustainability but environmental sustainability is also a major consideration when construction and refurbishment activities are carried out.


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Cost of Studying at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Average tuition fee

Economical

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Living expenses

Average living expenses (Bachelors)

€22,440

Average living expenses (Masters)

€25,280

Average on-campus living expenses

€8,700

Admissions at The Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Avg acceptance rate (Bachelors)

45%

Application Fee

€100


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Rankings for The Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

US News Ranking

#84

US World and News Report

The World University Rankings

#115

The World University Rankings

QS World University Rankings

#209

QS World University Rankings

Students Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

30

Yocketers applied

26

Yocketers admitted

446

Yocketers interested


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Personalized Medicine

Fall 2024

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Computer Science

Fall 2025

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Reenu Maria Jerry

Computer Science

Fall 2024

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Angadraj Hittalamani

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Transport and Supply Chain Management

Fall 2024


International Students

% of international students in the university

16.37

Total International Students in the university

5190

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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam , Master in Computer Science, Fall 2024
Super happy to share that Sushma Subramanyam and Reenu Maria Jerry has received admits from Vrije University Amsterdam for MS in Computer Science. Thank you to the team for all the guidance and suppo...
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5 years ago

I have got admits from following: University of Helsinki Utrecht University Groningen Vrije Uppsala
I have got admits from following: University of Helsinki Utrecht University Groningen Vrije Uppsala Please suggest which one is better for Masters in Computer Science?
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Campus life

Number of campuses the university has
1

Campus locations
North Holland

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