VUA
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Amsterdam, 🇳🇱 Netherlands · Public · Est. 1880
#277
World Ranking
#6
In Netherlands
124+
Courses & Fees
1880
Founded
What Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Is Known For
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Widely recognised for its Engineering & Technology, Health & Medicine and Hospitality & Tourism programmes, with a strong record of graduate employability and active research output based in Amsterdam.
Rankings
#277
Global Ranking (indicative)
#6
Ranking in Netherlands
Rankings are composite estimates for guidance purposes, updated periodically by ICS from globally recognised ranking systems. Always confirm current standing directly with the university.
Courses & Fees (124+)
Engineering & Technology
50 programmes| Programme | Level | Duration | Fee (per year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 19,650 / year |
| Aerospace Engineering | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 9,600 / year |
| Renewable Energy Engineering | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 17,350 / year |
| Robotics & Mechatronics | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 13,650 / year |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 17,650 / year |
| Civil Engineering | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 11,750 / year |
| Industrial Engineering | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 15,300 / year |
| Biomedical Engineering | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 13,850 / year |
| Automotive Engineering | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 17,250 / year |
| Petroleum Engineering | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 17,600 / year |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 13,000 / year |
| Environmental Engineering | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 13,700 / year |
| Chemical Engineering | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 17,650 / year |
| Aerospace Engineering | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 14,800 / year |
| Renewable Energy Engineering | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 21,100 / year |
| Robotics & Mechatronics | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 10,100 / year |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 11,900 / year |
| Civil Engineering | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 13,350 / year |
| Industrial Engineering | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 15,950 / year |
| Biomedical Engineering | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 8,300 / year |
| Automotive Engineering | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 16,300 / year |
| Petroleum Engineering | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 11,350 / year |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 14,750 / year |
| Environmental Engineering | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 10,000 / year |
| Chemical Engineering | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 16,100 / year |
| Aerospace Engineering | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 15,400 / year |
| Renewable Energy Engineering | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 13,600 / year |
| Robotics & Mechatronics | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 20,500 / year |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 19,500 / year |
| Civil Engineering | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 18,800 / year |
| Industrial Engineering | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 11,300 / year |
| Biomedical Engineering | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 11,850 / year |
| Automotive Engineering | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 11,950 / year |
| Petroleum Engineering | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 9,600 / year |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 12,000 / year |
| Environmental Engineering | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 13,450 / year |
| Chemical Engineering | Diploma | 1 Year | USD 13,400 / year |
| Aerospace Engineering | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 17,450 / year |
| Renewable Energy Engineering | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 14,300 / year |
| Robotics & Mechatronics | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 15,100 / year |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 20,650 / year |
| Civil Engineering | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 14,000 / year |
| Industrial Engineering | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 12,850 / year |
| Biomedical Engineering | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 21,150 / year |
| Automotive Engineering | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 10,700 / year |
| Petroleum Engineering | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 19,200 / year |
| Mechanical Engineering | Diploma | 1 Year | USD 11,550 / year |
| Environmental Engineering | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 9,800 / year |
| Chemical Engineering | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 15,650 / year |
| Aerospace Engineering | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 18,950 / year |
Health & Medicine
49 programmes| Programme | Level | Duration | Fee (per year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 15,500 / year |
| Public Health | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 16,250 / year |
| Biomedical Science | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 16,100 / year |
| Paramedicine | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 21,800 / year |
| Veterinary Medicine | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 12,100 / year |
| Occupational Therapy | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 13,950 / year |
| Nutrition & Dietetics | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 14,300 / year |
| Nursing | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 17,150 / year |
| Physiotherapy | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 10,850 / year |
| Pharmacy | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 16,700 / year |
| Medical Laboratory Science | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 14,050 / year |
| Medicine (MBBS/MD) | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 12,350 / year |
| Dentistry | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 17,450 / year |
| Public Health | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 13,100 / year |
| Biomedical Science | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 17,500 / year |
| Paramedicine | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 13,550 / year |
| Veterinary Medicine | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 17,850 / year |
| Occupational Therapy | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 12,550 / year |
| Nutrition & Dietetics | Diploma | 1 Year | USD 14,700 / year |
| Nursing | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 15,350 / year |
| Physiotherapy | Diploma | 1 Year | USD 11,750 / year |
| Pharmacy | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 19,750 / year |
| Medical Laboratory Science | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 11,850 / year |
| Medicine (MBBS/MD) | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 11,350 / year |
| Dentistry | Diploma | 1 Year | USD 17,350 / year |
| Public Health | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 16,750 / year |
| Biomedical Science | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 16,100 / year |
| Paramedicine | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 20,900 / year |
| Veterinary Medicine | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 17,750 / year |
| Occupational Therapy | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 14,450 / year |
| Nutrition & Dietetics | Diploma | 1 Year | USD 12,850 / year |
| Nursing | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 13,850 / year |
| Physiotherapy | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 17,350 / year |
| Pharmacy | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 15,750 / year |
| Medical Laboratory Science | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 11,900 / year |
| Medicine (MBBS/MD) | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 9,150 / year |
| Dentistry | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 18,750 / year |
| Public Health | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 16,700 / year |
| Biomedical Science | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 16,650 / year |
| Paramedicine | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 8,300 / year |
| Veterinary Medicine | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 19,500 / year |
| Occupational Therapy | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 19,800 / year |
| Nutrition & Dietetics | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 17,050 / year |
| Nursing | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 18,350 / year |
| Physiotherapy | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 12,950 / year |
| Pharmacy | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 12,700 / year |
| Medical Laboratory Science | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 19,800 / year |
| Medicine (MBBS/MD) | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 13,100 / year |
| Dentistry | Diploma | 1 Year | USD 16,650 / year |
Hospitality & Tourism
25 programmes| Programme | Level | Duration | Fee (per year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Management | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 11,850 / year |
| Sports Management | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 14,900 / year |
| Tourism Management | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 12,300 / year |
| Airline & Airport Management | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 17,100 / year |
| Event Management | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 16,650 / year |
| Culinary Arts | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 13,100 / year |
| Hotel Management | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 10,900 / year |
| Sports Management | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 12,200 / year |
| Tourism Management | Diploma | 1 Year | USD 12,500 / year |
| Airline & Airport Management | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 17,050 / year |
| Event Management | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 9,900 / year |
| Culinary Arts | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 10,800 / year |
| Hotel Management | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 10,950 / year |
| Sports Management | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 17,600 / year |
| Tourism Management | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 18,150 / year |
| Airline & Airport Management | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 9,600 / year |
| Event Management | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 8,750 / year |
| Culinary Arts | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 15,000 / year |
| Hotel Management | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 15,850 / year |
| Sports Management | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 14,250 / year |
| Tourism Management | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 15,250 / year |
| Airline & Airport Management | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 12,250 / year |
| Event Management | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 9,500 / year |
| Culinary Arts | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 9,450 / year |
| Hotel Management | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 17,200 / year |
Fees shown are indicative annual estimates for guidance only and vary by intake, scholarship eligibility and programme. PhD study is frequently fully funded through research or teaching assistantships. ICS will confirm exact, current fees with the university before you apply.