Tuition fees Students from the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA) pay the same tuition fees as Dutch students. The tuition fees for most programmes are deter- mined by the Dutch government on an annual basis. Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA students vary depending on the pro- gramme. Please consult the website for the specific tuition fees for academic year 2022-2023: www.vu.nl/tuitionfee

Application fee If you are applying for an English-taught Master s programme you are asked to pay a non-refundable 100 application fee. Only after you have paid this fee, we will be able to start the assessment of your application file.

Scholarships With our own scholarship, the VU Fellowship Programme (VUFP), we offer highly motivated students with excellent study results the unique opportunity to pursue a Master s degree with financial support provided by the university. The VUFP scholarship is a tuition fee waiver. The Holland Scholarship Programme (HSP) is meant for students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to follow a Master s programme in the Netherlands. VU Amsterdam embraces diversity as an enrichment to our teaching, research and our contribution to society. This scholarship is specifically intended for excellent students who contribute to the diversity at our campus.

Finances 1,000 to 1,400

Monthly living costs Some students manage to spend less, but this of course depends on your own lifestyle. By way of indication (not including tuition fees):

Accommodation 400 - 750 per month Food etc. 325 - 400 per month Public transport 60 per month Insurance 75 per month Books and printing 30 per month Other costs: clothing etc. 100 per month

Applying to the VUFP scholarship was certainly a challenging process. Writing about myself, my achievements, and my motivations, has never been an easy task for me. The application process forced me to do a deep exercise of introspection, in which I had to think about my potential and future goals. In this sense, I also found the process quite enlightening.

I believe that the pursuit of knowledge benefits greatly from international cooperation because it brings different perspectives to the table. The existence of the VUFP scholarship demonstrates that VU Amsterdam is committed to the mission of bringing diversity and multiculturalism to the university.

It is an enormous honour and privilege to have received this scholarship. Thanks to it I'm able to study what I love in a place that continues to amaze me.

Alain Chavarri Villarello Mexico Mathematics

As an international student planning to study at VU Amsterdam, you can apply for a variety of grants and bursaries. Detailed information about scholarships and deadlines can be found on www.vu.nl/scholarships

Proof of financial means When you are from a non-EU/EEA country you must prove that you are able to finance the costs of living in the Netherlands, as part of your immigration procedure. The Dutch Immigration Service determines the amount per month/year. For 2022-2023 you need to be able to prove that you have at least the minimum specified amount per month at your disposal for the total duration of your study programme enrolment. Additionally, you also need to prove that you can pay your tuition fees.

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