Bachelor
Communication and Information Studies
★ StudyPath verdict
7.5/10
Best for students drawn to media, digital communication and journalism research. Weighs strong academic reputation against less hands-on training than at universities of applied sciences.
Tuition · Intl
↗€13,920
via SKDB 2025 ↗
Duration
3 years
180 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2026
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗100
DUO ↑104% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗25:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Any VWO
profile required ↗
Satisfaction
↗3.7/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
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no data yet
Median salary
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no data yet
Alumni
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no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 23 Jun 2026
About this program
What does the journalism of the future look like? Why do certain words evoke particular associations? How do companies use social media to persuade you to buy things? In Communication and Information Studies at VU Amsterdam you will learn how communication works and what role language plays in it.
*Applied Linguistics: This track revolves around the phenomenon of language: linguistics, language use and language development. What role does language play in our lives?
*Language and Media: In this track you'll learn about text and image in communication on (social) media. Why would a company choose to use Instagram over TikTok?
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English180 ECTSBachelor of ArtsField area: Language & CultureSector: Taal en CommunicatieCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeBachelor
Teaching formats
Case studyColloquiumComputer assignmentsDesign projectField tripGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignment
About Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) is a public research university founded in 1880. Known for its international outlook and innovative research, VU has over 30,000 students and offers programs across humanities, sciences, and social sciences.
Living in Amsterdam
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€700/mo
Monthly total
€1,000–€2,000
Cost of living
High
Population
873k
Bustling, international, and culturally rich. Amsterdam balances historic charm with modern innovation. The city is bike-friendly, walkable, and offers endless opportunities for exploration and networking.
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What is the…
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Where bachelor graduates continue
Communicatie- & Informatiewetenschappen32%
Mediastudies (1-jarig)8%
Communicatie- & Informatiewetenschappen8%
Marketing Management7%
Possible professions
JournalistWebredacteurRedacteurSocial media-specialistCommunicatiestrateegTaaldocentVertalerCommunicatieadviseur
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Continue to year 276%
Complete this degree59%
Continue studying after graduating56%
Women among first-years74%
Say workload is “just right”61%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.7/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 58 respondents
Content & set-up3.6
Teachers3.8
Atmosphere4
Involvement & contact3.7
Study guidance3.6
Testing & assessment3.7
Facilities3.7
Career preparation2.9
Teachers' English4
Would choose again3.6
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- IELTS: 6.5
- TOEFL iBT: 92
Scholarships
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Internships
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