Free University Amsterdam: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #188 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #63 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #7 of 58 | In the Netherlands |
| #2 of 6 | In Amsterdam |
| #12 of 1,010 | For Web Design and Development |
| Top100 | For 34 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 45%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- vu.nl
- Languages
- Dutch;English
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) |
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.
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.
Free University Amsterdam majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 700 | 6669 |
| 1994 | 710 | 7406 |
| 1995 | 828 | 9089 |
| 1996 | 1065 | 10607 |
| 1997 | 1304 | 12469 |
| 1998 | 1520 | 15179 |
| 1999 | 1468 | 18547 |
| 2000 | 1760 | 23316 |
| 2001 | 1879 | 28113 |
| 2002 | 1805 | 34810 |
| 2003 | 1763 | 41496 |
| 2004 | 1898 | 47388 |
| 2005 | 2024 | 56626 |
| 2006 | 2260 | 63667 |
| 2007 | 2349 | 73064 |
| 2008 | 2478 | 82013 |
| 2009 | 2527 | 92441 |
| 2010 | 2693 | 103289 |
| 2011 | 2566 | 115115 |
| 2012 | 2698 | 126848 |
| 2013 | 2948 | 138298 |
| 2014 | 3114 | 149243 |
| 2015 | 2875 | 157027 |
| 2016 | 3434 | 160498 |
| 2017 | 3509 | 173917 |
| 2018 | 4240 | 194486 |
| 2019 | 5758 | 223086 |
| 2020 | 6431 | 276472 |
| 2021 | 6884 | 333245 |
| 2022 | 7277 | 334864 |
| 2023 | 7554 | 364149 |
| 2024 | 6073 | 375144 |
| 2025 | 4702 | 345245 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Free University Amsterdam gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | €2,140 |
| Master's Degree | €2,170 |
| PhD Program | €2,170 |
The currency used is Euro (€).
Free University Amsterdam has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
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.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| 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 |
Free University Amsterdam alumni
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Pim Fortuyn
- Occupations
- columnistprofessorwritersociologistuniversity teacher
- Biography
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Wilhelmus Simon Petrus Fortuijn, known as Pim Fortuyn, was a Dutch politician, author, civil servant, businessman, sociologist and academic who founded the party Pim Fortuyn List (Lijst Pim Fortuyn or LPF) in 2002.
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Linda de Mol
- Occupations
- actortelevision actorscreenwriterfilm actorpresenter
- Biography
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Linda Margaretha de Mol is a Dutch television presenter and actress in the Netherlands and Germany. She is the sister of TV-producer and Endemol co-founder John de Mol, and has frequently appeared in productions of his.
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Reza Ghoochannejhad
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
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Reza "Gucci" Ghoochannejhad Nournia is a former professional footballer who played as a forward.
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Jan Peter Balkenende
- Occupations
- politicianuniversity teacherlawyerjuristprofessor
- Biography
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Jan Pieter Balkenende Jr., commonly known as Jan Peter Balkenende, is a Dutch jurist and politician of the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) who served as Prime Minister of the Netherlands from 22 July 2002 to 14 October 2010.
Free University Amsterdam faculties and divisions
| 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 |
General information
| Alternative names | VU Amsterdam Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1880 |
| Accreditation | Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO) |
| Motto | Is verder kijken Looking Further |
| Colors | black, light blue, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | De Boelelaan 1105 Amsterdam, 1081 HV Netherlands |
|---|---|
| City population | 921,000 |