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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 2024
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗36
DUO ↓5% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗25:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Any VWO
profile required ↗
Satisfaction
↗4.1/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
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no data yet
Median salary
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Alumni
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↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 9 Jun 2026
About this program
Bachelor programme at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (Amsterdam). Leads to Bachelor of Arts. Field: Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts. Duration 3 years. 180 ECTS. Tuition €13,920/yr.
English180 ECTSBachelor of ArtsField area: Language & CultureSector: Kunst en CultuurCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeBachelor
Teaching formats
Group assignmentGroup discussionLectureLiterature studyOral presentationPracticalResearchResearch project
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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Tracks from HOVI
Honours Programme VU ↗Honourstraject
If you are a talented and motivated student the VU Honours Programme offers you the opportunity to invest more in your own area of study and to broaden your horizon.
What is the…
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Where bachelor graduates continue
Filosofie55%
Filosofie (research)15%
Kunst- & Cultuurwetenschappen5%
Internationale betrekkingen4%
Possible professions
Beleidsadviseur in een ziekenhuisRedacteurJournalistDocent filosofieDebattrainerProjectmanager
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Continue to year 256%
Complete this degree31%
Continue studying after graduating29%
Women among first-years38%
Say workload is “just right”69%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4.1/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 27 respondents
Content & set-up4
Teachers4.3
Atmosphere4.3
Involvement & contact4.2
Study guidance3.6
Testing & assessment3.8
Facilities4.1
Career preparation3.3
Teachers' English4.5
Would choose again4.2
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- TOEFL paper based: 580
- TOEFL computer based: 237
- TOEFL internet based: 92
Scholarships
Internships
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