The corona measures have a huge impact on higher education, but we are certain of one thing: if you start your degree programme in September, you can expect high-quality education from us. On campus if we can. But also: online because we can.
You are welcome
We are ready to welcome you as a new student at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Studying at VU Amsterdam is not only about education. It's also about meeting each other on campus and studying together for exams in the University Library. Although the corona crisis is turning everything upside down, one thing we know for sure: education at VU Amsterdam will continue.
Hybrid education at VU Amsterdam
During the corona crisis, you may expect high-quality education from VU Amsterdam that you can fully participate in.
Teaching will be offered in hybrid form: online and where it is possible and permitted, on campus. If education on campus is gradually getting started and you are not yet able or allowed to come to VU Amsterdam, alternative online opportunities are offered. Unfortunately, it will not be possible to offer an online alternative for location-based education, such as lab practice.
For each period we will provide you with as much clarity about how hybrid education will look like, based on developments in the international corona crisis. Hybrid education may differ per building, faculty and programme. Keep an eye on the information provided by your programme. Well before the start of the new academic year, your programme page on bachelors.vu.nl or masters.vu.nl will state what education will look like in period 1 (September/October). On campus if we can. Online because we can.
We hope to see you online or on campus as soon as we can!
Since face-to-face classes on our campus are cancelled up to 29 June, we have already switched our current teaching activities to online education until the end of the semester. Curious to see how our student Rodrigo is experiencing this? Have a look at the video below.
Master's student Rodrigo on online education
Summerschool
VU Amsterdam Summer School already moved online and offers online small-scale courses at Bachelor's and Master's level in July 2020.
What can you expect from the online summer school?
- two week course(s) to achieve your goals, learn a new skill or specialize in a specific field;
- exclusive content for a limited number of students;
- 3 ECTS (European study credits) and a certificate;
- individual/group guidance from professor;
- interactive classes;
- possibilities to expand your international network;
- full support from the summer school team;
- optional online social activity.
So, would you like to develop a new skill or are you are worried about summer learning loss? Join us and apply now!
PhD
PhD activities are taking place and currently proceeding as planned. Many courses are accessible online and we organise a number of career relevant, time management, communication and negotiation online coaching and training events. For current and prospective PhD candidates please contact relevant graduate schools or [email protected] directly.
Faculty of Dentistry (ACTA)
ACTA PhD Graduate School
Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences
Graduate School FGB
Amsterdam Movement Sciences
School of Business and Economics
Amsterdam Business Research Institute (ABRI)
Tinbergen Institute
Faculty of Humanities
Graduate School of Humanities
Faculty of Law
Graduate School Rechtsgeleerdheid
Faculty of Religion and Theology
FRT Graduate School
Faculty of Science
Science PhD Programme (general)
Faculty of Social Sciences
FSW Graduate School
VUmc School of Medical Sciences
Amsterdam UMC PhD Portal
Are you curious to see how our PhD candidate Metta experiences our online education? Then have a look below.
Metta on online education
Virtual Campus Tour
Please visit our Virtual Campus Tour to experience our campus and the life of an international student at VU Amsterdam.
More information
We are happy to help you with any questions you might have.
Do you have questions about your application or admission requirements?
You can contact your International Student Advisor via e-mail or telephone. See here the ISAs for our Bachelor’s programmes, and here for our Master’s programmes.
COVID-19 crisis in the Netherlands
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Do you have any other questions?
Call us on +31 20 5985000, on working days from 10:00 AM till 04:00 PM (CET)
Or send a Whatsapp message to +31682548367
Chat with international students
We have an enthusiastic group of students from all kinds of countries and programmes, who are happy to answer any questions you might have. See here.
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