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Pre-students

Welcome to Vrije Universiteit (VU) Amsterdam!

On this page, you will find an overview of all important information about the start of your new studies as well as some administrative procedures that you must go through before the first day of your studies. Read it carefully so that you can start your studies well prepared!

Have you already registered for one of our Bachelor’s or (Pre)Master’s programmes? Then click on one of the topics below for important information about the start of your programme. If you have any further questions after reading the information on this website, please contact Studentdesk@vu.nl .

We look forward to see you and wish you a lot of fun and success with your studies!

The rules, information and procedures may differ per faculty. Therefore, always check whether exceptions apply to your faculty. If there are any exceptions, you will find them at the bottom of the page.

All you need to know to start your studies well!

Start your studies off on the right foot, start Better Prepared!

Is studying new to you? Did your parents not study at a (Dutch) university? Do you want to start your studies well prepared? Do you want to learn more about research, academic reading and writing and studying effectively? And would you like to get in touch with your fellow students already? Then join Better Prepared!

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Want to know more?

Do you have general questions?

Call +31 (0)20 59 85020 (Mon – Fri: 10:30 – 12:30 and 14:00 – 16:00). Due to a public holiday we are closed on Monday 20 May.

If you have any questions, please contact the Student Desk: studentdesk@vu.nl.

Or send a WhatsApp message to +31 (0)6 82548367.