Financial matters

Here you can find information about the most important financial considerations when applying to study at VU University Amsterdam.

• Tuition fees
  
  Levels of tuition fees and methods of payment.
  
  
• Student grants and loans
  
  Grants and loans provided by the Dutch government. Information about scholarships can be found here. 
  
  
• Insurance
  
  Will your health insurance cover you while you are studying in the Netherlands?

Approximate costs of living

It is very difficult to estimate accurately how much your costs of living will be in Amsterdam, since everyone's circumstances differ. However, it is important to be aware that these may be much higher than you are used to. By way of indication:

• Costs of living as estimated by Nuffic
  
  €800-€1100 per month (not including tuition fees).
  
  
• Renting a room in Amsterdam
  
  €300-€650 per month.
  
  
• Public transport:
  
  There are no specific discounts for international students. However, some companies offer special tickets for frequent travellers, etc.
  

More information can be found on the website of Nuffic.