At a glance
- City
- Amsterdam
- Country
- Netherlands — process, visa & costs
- Website
- vu.nl/en
- Type
- Public
- Founded
- 1880
- Map
- Open the campus on a map ↗
Where it ranks
151–200 in the world — ShanghaiRanking ARWU 2025.
Strongest subjects (GRAS 2025)
| Business Administration | #12 |
| Medical Technology | #16 |
| Psychology | #36 |
| Law | #38 |
| Atmospheric Science | 51–75 |
| Economics | 51–75 |
How to get in
read on the university's own pages, 28 September 2026Bachelor's (after Class 12)
- Apply via
- Studielink — application page ↗
- Cycle
- September 2027 entry
- Intake
- September
- English
- VU Amsterdam offers more than 50 bachelor's programmes, several taught in English.
Master's / PhD (after graduation)
Not researched yet — check the official admissions pages.
Studying in Netherlands
Indian students go to the Netherlands for a large catalogue of English-taught bachelor's and master's programmes, shorter master's (often 1 year), and research-university strength in engineering, business and life sciences. The student itself does not apply for the residence permit — the admitting institution applies on the student's behalf.
- Visa
- Student residence permit (institution-sponsored); MVV entry visa where required
- After graduating
- Orientation-year residence permit: 1 year, EUR 254 fee, open to those who completed an accredited bachelor's/master's at a Dutch institution within the last 3 years, an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's within 3 years, a post-master's (10+ months) within 3 years, or a degree from a university ranked in the top 200 of the QS, THE or ShanghaiRanking lists within 3 years (the last group must also show English proficiency, e.g. IELTS 6.0+). Holders may work freely without their employer needing a separate work permit.
Every subject ranking
ShanghaiRanking GRAS 2025Prepare here, free
Admission facts on this page were read from: vu.nl/en/education/bachelor — checked 28 September 2026.