1. 交換學校一覽表所列之語言能力為該校之最低門檻要求，同學需自行確認語言能力是否符合該校修課要求、查詢是否有相對應的系所及足夠的課程可供選讀、能否達到該校之每學期修課學分數要求、以及是否具備相關領域之背景知識，若未達標準，該校有權拒收。
2. Website of incoming exchange student information
3. Course catalogue
4. NOT open to exchange students: Dentistry
5. Restrictions: 
   • Students are generally allowed to choose courses across faculties. However, for advanced courses (level 300 and up), a background in that field of study is required.
   • Bachelor's students are not allowed to follow courses at Master's level.

1. Students can take Dutch language courses at the Department of Dutch as a Second Language.
2. Insurance: VU Amsterdam requires all incoming international students to be properly insured by an internationally recognised insurance agency for the duration of their stay (this is also required by Dutch law). 
3. Living in Amsterdam can be expensive. Make sure that you have sufficient financial means to cover the costs of living. 
4. Experience shows that living and studying in the Netherlands for one year costs a student between €1,000 and €1,100 per month. Some students manage to spend less, but this of course depends on your own lifestyle (and type of accommodation). An indication of likely monthly expenses:
   Rent for housing average: €600 (price range €366 - €1,045)
   Food: €250
   Insurance: €100
   Public transport: €50
   Books: €50
   Other costs: €50
   Total (average): €1,100
5. VISA application information

We strongly advise students to apply for accommodation through the International Office. Students can only start this process after their exchange application has been approved.

A handling fee of €250 per semester is required for this service. The number of rooms available is limited, accommodation cannot be guaranteed, and is assigned on a first-paid, first-served basis. Rental periods are fixed and cannot be adjusted to the student's arrival and/or departure dates.

Further information can be found on our website.