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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (YA), The Netherlands
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City Information
Amsterdam, the most populous and capital city of the Netherlands, is located in the province of North Holland. It has an oceanic climate with cool winters and mild summers, with precipitation constant throughout the year. Amsterdam is the cultural capital of the country and one of the top financial centres in Europe. Golden Age canals lined by tilting gabled buildings are the backdrop for Amsterdam’s treasure-packed museums, vintage-filled shops and hyper-creative design, socialising and dining scenes.
University Information
Founded in 1880, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (Free University Amsterdam) is a research-intensive university attended by a wide variety of students of diverse backgrounds. It is ranked the 218th best university globally and 12th best nationally, according the QS World University Rankings. Currently just under 24,000 students and 3,000 academic staff members are situated the university. The university houses several interdisciplinary research institutes and within the last five years the European Research Council awarded two starting grants and six advanced grants to VU researchers.
Additional Information
Please note, we have taken the estimated cost of living below from the partners website as a guide but it is important to do your own research too. You will also need to consider other potential additional costs such as VISAs, flights and health insurance too. You can find out more about what additional costs you should consider via our funding page, here.
Summary Table
| Competitiveness | Less competitive |
|---|---|
| Minimum Academic Average needed for Year Abroad | 60% |
| Number of places open for semester abroad | N/A |
| Number of places open for year abroad | 4 |
| Number of places open for summer abroad | N/A |
| Semester Abroad only: Do UK Students Need a Visa? | Yes |
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Total estimated cost per semester in local currency (check xe.com for current exchange rates) |
6,500 EUR per semester. |
| City type | Large city (500k – 1m) |
| Campus Type(s) | Urban |
| Where do exchange students normally live? | Mixture of university halls of residence & private off-campus accommodation |
| Are exchange students guaranteed a place in University halls of residence? | No |
| Which UoL semester would a student normally spend at this partner? | Full academic year |
| Term Dates |
Semester 1: September to January Semester 2: February to June |
Check www.xe.com for current exchange rates.