Short track master's programme

We offer a special programme for outstanding students from our partner universities that consists of one academic year of study at VU University Amsterdam. During this year, you should obtain a total of 60 ECTS, including 36 ECTS for the master project. Application for this programme is possible if you have finished courses at the master's level at your home university for at least 60 ECTS that entitles you to exemptions for master's courses at VU University Amsterdam.

Students from our partner university University Politehnica of Bucharest are encouraged to opt for this program through their contact person: Prof. Valentin Cristea

Study programme
Study programme for students from the University Politehnica of Bucharest

Fellowships
A limited number of fellowships is available for (partial) funding of this programme. The fellowship for the academic year 2009 / 2010 is €5,500. The fee for 2009/2010 is  €1,620 for full-time students under the age of 30 from EU countries. 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 will need a formal approval from your coordinator stating that you have been selected for the Short Track Master. We will be informed by your coordinator if you have been selected.
• Send the following documents before April 1st, 2010 by e-mail and ordinary mail to:
  
  Ms. Greetje Gorens
  Faculty of Sciences
  VU University Amsterdam
  De Boelelaan 1083 / Room P-362
  1081 HV Amsterdam
  The Netherlands
  
  1. A completed application form signed by a senior faculty representative at your home university;
  2. Your CV / Resume in English;
  3. A form with list of completed courses (transcript of records) taken and a list of courses you still intend to take at your home university, signed by a faculty representative at your home university;
  4. If available, a proof of proficiency in English, preferably an English proficiency test: TOEFL (score 580 or computer based test 237) or IELTS (Test for English as a Foreign Language) (score 6.5);
  5. A letter of recommendation from a senior member of your faculty (professor at your department).
  
  

  YOU ARE ONLY REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THE DOCUMENTS THAT ARE STATED ABOVE  (1 - 5). PLEASE STATE IN THE APPLICATION FORM THAT YOU ARE APPLYING FOR PARALLEL AND DISTRIBUTED COMPUTER SYSTEMS

Admission and scholarship assignment
In April 2010, the Examination Board of the Faculty of Sciences will decide which applicants will be admitted to the Short Track Master's programme in Parallel and Distributed Computer Systems. Requests for courses exemptions will be evaluated as well. Applicants will be notified by May 2010 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.