Computer Science

Short track master's programme for students from partner universities

We offer a special programme in Computer Science for outstanding students from our partner universities that consists of one full year of study at VU University Amsterdam. You should be able to obtain at least 60 ECTS in courses and complete a Master’s project in this one year. Application for this programme is open to those who have finished courses at the Master's level at one of our partner universities for at least 60 ECTS which provide exemptions from Master’s courses at VU University Amsterdam.

Students from our partner universities are encouraged to opt for this programme through their respective contact persons:

Fellowships
A limited number of fellowships (VUFP) is available for (partial) funding of this programme. Please note that the application deadline for VU Fellowship Programme (VUFP) is 1 March 2012. Students that would like to apply for VUFP, also have to apply for the short track master programme before 1 March 2012! 
More information on the VU Fellowship Programme

Student loan
If you pay tuition fees and do not receive another Dutch income on the basis of your study, you may be entitled to a student loan. Please apply well in advance. For information please contact the Informatie Beheer Groep by telephone (+31 505 997755) or visit their website:  www.ib-groep.nl.

How and when to apply?

• Please note that you can only apply for the Short Track Master programme if you are a student from one of the above mentioned partner universities!
• Contact your coordinator to discuss your study plans. You need a formal approval from your coordinator that you are selected for the Short track Master (preferably before February 1st 2012). Your coordinator will inform us if you have been selected;
• Apply online as described here. Please note that you will not find the option 'Short track master' in Studielink, so just select the regular master programme of your choice. Application deadline is 1st of April, however if you also would like to apply for VU Fellowship Programme (VUFP), you should send in both applications before 1st of March 2012. 
• You will have to upload a set of documents for your online application. In case of any questions about the requested documents, please contact international@few.vu.nl. Please start your application, even if you cannot provide all documents.

Please send the following documents (also) by regular mail to:

Ms. Greetje Gorens
Faculty of Sciences
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
De Boelelaan 1081 / Room P-362
1081 HV Amsterdam
The Netherlands

1. A completed application form signed by a senior faculty representative at your home university; please mention your VU student number (which you will receive once you have started your online application) 
2. Your CV / Resume in English;
3. A form with list of completed courses (transcript of records) taken at your home university and a list of courses that you still intend to take at your home university. Please have these lists signed by a faculty representative from your home university;
4. Recommendation letters from a senior member of your faculty (professor at your department). 

Admission and scholarship assignment 
In April 2012, the Examination Board of the Faculty of Sciences will decide which applicants will be admitted to the Short Track Master's programme in Computer Science. Requests for courses exemptions will be evaluated as well. Applicants will be notified by May 2012 the result of their application, and if applicable, scholarship.

More information?
For practical matters, like accommodation, living costs, financial aid, work, etc., please contact our International Office: international.few@vu.nl