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VU Amsterdam Fellowship Programme (VUFP) for Master's Students 2027–2028

Application Deadline
February 1, 2027

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Opportunity Overview

VU Amsterdam's fellowship programme gives outstanding non-EU/EEA master's students a full or partial tuition waiver, and applicants are automatically considered for the NL Scholarship of €5,000 towards living costs. A GPA equivalent to a Dutch 8.0 and admission to an English-taught master's starting in September are required. The deadline for the 2027/28 intake is 1 February 2027.

Funding Benefits & Coverage

2 Benefits

Tuition Waiver

Full or partial; extends to year two if all first-year credits are passed.

NL Scholarship

€5,000 towards living costs for a limited number of fellows.

Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria

4 Criteria
Eligible Nationalities

Non-EEA/Swiss international students (all Arab countries eligible)

Bachelor's GPA equivalent to at least a Dutch 8.0.
Admission to a full-time, English-taught master's starting in September; only one programme may be applied for.
No degree from a Dutch institution; fellows act as international student ambassadors.
Open to holders of a passport from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland who pay the higher (non-EU) tuition fee.

Required Documents

3 Docs
VUFP-NLS application form

Current version

Bachelor's transcript

Or proof of GPA

Grading scale explanation

All in one PDF on the VU dashboard

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps for 2027 / 2028.

Yes, an official English proficiency certificate is required. Check the official website for the required score.

Funding type: Partially Funded. Announced benefits: Tuition Waiver, NL Scholarship.

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Submit your application directly through the official provider portal.

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Available Majors

Business ManagementSoftware EngineeringBiomedical EngineeringGeneral MedicineDentistryPhysical TherapyPublic HealthNutrition and DieteticsFinanceMarketingHuman Resource ManagementInternational BusinessAccountingSupply Chain ManagementEntrepreneurshipHistoryPhilosophyLanguages and LiteratureArchaeologyTheology & Religious StudiesBiologyChemistryPhysicsMathematicsGeologyAstronomyEnvironmental SciencePsychologySociologyPolitical ScienceEconomicsAnthropologyInternational RelationsComputer ScienceInformation Technology (IT)CybersecurityData Science & AnalyticsArtificial IntelligenceEducational PsychologyInternational LawCorporate LawCriminal LawHuman Rights LawSoil and Water SciencesAgricultural Economics & Food SecuritySports Science

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Key Details

Category:Scholarship
Host country:Netherlands
Eligible Nationalities:Non-EEA/Swiss international students (all Arab countries eligible)
Degree level:Master
Language of instruction:English
IELTS / Language:Required
Application Deadline:Feb 1, 2027

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