Master

Spatial and Applied Economics: Development Economics and Globalisation

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Amsterdam • General programmes

Admissions & requirements

Typical NL admission requirements include a relevant prior degree, an English proficiency certificate, and a motivation letter.

Expert Insight

Requirements for this specific program are being verified. We can still help you prepare the standard documents and timeline.

Language requirements

Standard requirement for HBO/WO programs: IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80. Note: Specific scores for this program are being verified.

Estimated Monthly Expenses

Rent~€800

Food~€300

Insurance~€120

Total~€1,220/mo

Estimates vary by city and lifestyle; we help you plan a realistic budget.

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

AmsterdamResearch University

#194 Worldwide

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.

200 programs availableView University

Tuition (from)

TBD

Check university website

Admission

Admission: Competitive

Duration

1 year

Location

Amsterdam

Visit university official page

Accreditations

Accredited degree programs in NL are typically recognized internationally (NVAO). We verify accreditation details for each program.

Scholarships

International students may be eligible for the Holland Scholarship (€5,000). Check your eligibility in our guide.

Read scholarships guide →

Applying to Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam made simple.

✓

Document Verification: We check every PDF before it goes to the admission board.

✓

Deadline Tracking: Never miss a cut-off date.

✓

Success Rate: 92% of our students get admitted to their top-choice programs.