Rankings
How every major ranking places Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2026):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 18 | $28,397 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 17 | $28,397 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 14 | $28,397 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 12 | $28,397 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 6 | $28,173 | See → |
| Psychology | 5 | $28,397 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 4 | $28,397 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 4 | $28,173 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 4 | $28,397 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 4 | $28,173 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 4 | $27,949 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 3 | $27,949 | See → |
| Social sciences | 3 | $28,397 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 2 | $27,949 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 1 | $39,545 | See → |
Costs and entry
2 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
The job market for Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the Netherlands.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $28,397 a year. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: education & teaching courses are typically $39,545, life sciences & biotechnology $27,949.
How is Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam ranked?
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is ranked #185 by QS (2027), #176 by Times Higher Education (2027) and #198 by ARWU (2026) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Psychology (#38) and Sports-related Subjects (#40).
What IELTS score does Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (101 of the 101 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall.
How many postgraduate courses does Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offer?
101 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are business & management (18), economics, finance & accounting (17) and law, politics & governance (14).
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Updated 21 October 2026. Courses and fees from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2027, Times Higher Education 2027, ARWU 2026, QS subject rankings 2026.