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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 188 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 63 of 2,786 | In Europe |
| # 7 of 58 | In Netherlands |
| # 12 of 14,131 | For Web Design and Development |
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Quick Review
Acceptance rate
45%
Enrollment
41,000
Languages
Dutch;English
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 45% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | For Bachelor’s: Secondary school certificate in subjects appropriate to faculty requirements (diploma eindexamen Gymnasium A or B, Atheneum A or B) or equivalent. For Master’s programmes: Academic Bachelor’s diploma closely related tot the Master’s programme. Additional language requirements. |
| Academic Calendar | September to July (September - February; February-July) |
| Enrollment | 41,000 |
We've calculated the 45% acceptance rate for Free University Amsterdam based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Free University Amsterdam.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Free University Amsterdam faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up Free University Amsterdam.
Faculty : Arts
Ancient Civilizations
Applied Linguistics
Arabic
Archaeology
Art Education
Art History
Arts and Humanities
Comparative Literature
Dutch
English
French
German
Greek (Classical)
Hebrew
History
Islamic Studies
Jewish Studies
Latin
Linguistics
Literature
Terminology
Faculty : Dentistry
Dentistry
Faculty : Earth and Life Sciences
Biological and Life Sciences
Biology
Biomedicine
Earth Sciences
Environmental Studies
Geography
Geology
Faculty : Economics and Business Administration
Accountancy
Business Administration
Econometrics
Economics
Finance
Marketing
Faculty : Human Movement Sciences
Demography and Population
Faculty : Law
Law
Faculty : Medicine
Medicine
Faculty : Philosophy
Philosophy
Faculty : Psychology and Education
Education
Psychology
Faculty : Science
Astronomy and Space Science
Chemistry
Computer Science
Environmental Studies
Mathematics
Pharmacology
Physics
Faculty : Social Sciences
Anthropology
Cultural Studies
Gerontology
Political Sciences
Public Administration
Social Studies
Sociology
Faculty : Theology
Theology
Graduate School : Neurosciences
Neurosciences
Graduate School : Oncology
Oncology
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Free University Amsterdam.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | Yes | TBD |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | Yes | TBD |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
WO Bachelor (BA/BSc)
Business Administration
Computer Science
Law
Medicine
Natural Sciences
Religious Studies
WO Master (MA/MSc)
Business Administration
Finance
Law
Medicine
Natural Sciences
Research profile
Free University Amsterdam is a world-class research university with 106,400 scientific papers published and 4,213,283 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Computer Science, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Engineering, Physics, Psychology, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Biology |
59,682
/ 2,810,259
|
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
53,393
/ 1,929,127
|
| Medicine |
52,056
/ 2,368,387
|
| Computer Science |
45,379
/ 1,853,899
|
| Chemistry |
39,083
/ 1,923,794
|
| Environmental Science |
37,566
/ 1,580,297
|
| Engineering |
36,377
/ 1,456,534
|
| Physics |
35,083
/ 1,484,823
|
| Psychology |
34,749
/ 1,459,338
|
| Political Science |
27,479
/ 874,012
|
| Genetics |
26,942
/ 1,321,856
|
| Philosophy |
26,470
/ 823,360
|
| Law |
25,316
/ 842,917
|
| Pathology |
24,316
/ 1,237,848
|
| Biochemistry |
24,103
/ 1,283,966
|
| Mathematics |
22,935
/ 901,376
|
| Sociology |
22,643
/ 858,633
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
22,081
/ 930,827
|
| Geology |
21,198
/ 963,102
|
| Geography and Cartography |
20,629
/ 813,554
|
| Psychiatry |
19,646
/ 934,225
|
| Business |
19,146
/ 660,345
|
| Statistics |
18,631
/ 772,981
|
| Ecology |
17,545
/ 919,757
|
| Organic chemistry |
16,197
/ 756,037
|
| Economics |
15,655
/ 519,578
|
| Neuroscience |
15,569
/ 711,609
|
| History |
14,972
/ 521,549
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
14,692
/ 492,092
|
| Paleontology |
14,282
/ 600,191
|
| Archaeology |
13,360
/ 497,059
|
| Surgery |
13,173
/ 562,065
|
| Materials Science |
11,928
/ 475,889
|
| Linguistics |
11,869
/ 362,937
|
| Social Psychology |
10,298
/ 405,972
|
| Optics |
8,930
/ 373,288
|
| Management |
8,756
/ 350,649
|
| Art & Design |
8,649
/ 255,650
|
| Radiology |
8,553
/ 379,371
|
| Machine Learning |
8,449
/ 305,835
|
Annual publication & citation counts
100 Notable alumni
1. Peter van der Voort
1964-. (aged 62)
politician
physician
Petrus Henricus Johannes "Peter" van der Voort is a Dutch physician, professor, and politician serving as a member of the Senate between 2020 and 2023. He is a member of the social-liberal party Democrats 66 (D66).
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2. Gerrit Cornelis Berkouwer
1903-1996 (aged 93)
university teacher
theologian
Gerrit Cornelis "G.C." Berkouwer was for years the leading theologian of the Reformed Churches in the Netherlands (GKN). He occupied the chair in systematic theology of the Faculty of Theology, Free University (VU) in Amsterdam.
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3. Martijn Bolkestein
1972-. (aged 54)
politician
Martijn N. Bolkestein is a Dutch politician who served as a member of the House of Representatives between July 2020 and March 2021. He is a member of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD).
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4. D. H. Th. Vollenhoven
1892-1978 (aged 86)
university teacher
philosopher
Dirk Hendrik Theodoor Vollenhoven was a Dutch philosopher.
All 100 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
VU AmsterdamVrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Founded
1880
Motto
Is verder kijkenLooking Further
Colors
black, light blue, white
Academic calendar
September to July (September - February; February-July)
Address
De Boelelaan 1105 Amsterdam, 1081 HV Netherlands
City Population
921,000
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