Neurosciences in Netherlands at VU Netherlands




University Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Netherlands)
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Type Public Research
Program Type Full time
Program Delivary On campus
Language English
Program Duration 2 years
Students 23,656
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Detailed Information of Neurosciences in Netherlands at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

These are the international student eligibility for the Neurosciences in Netherlands

The Neurosciences programme is open to both Dutch and International Students. The Faculty's Admission Board will decide upon your admission after having evaluated your complete online application.

In order to gain admission to the Neurosciences Master's programme, you will need to have at least a Bachelor's degree from an accredited research university including at least three full years of aEUROemic study amounting to a minimum of 180 ECTS or equivalent. We do not require a GRE or GMAT test score. A Bachelors' degree obtained at an applied university or higher vocational education (HBO in Dutch) in most cases does not grant direct access to the programme (only exceptionally high ranking students stand a chance of admission).

Specific admission requirements for the Neurosciences Master's programme:
To be considered for admission to the Master's programme in Neurosciences you must meet the following requirements:

  1. Hold an aEUROemic Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or Psychology with a Biological Psychology or Neuropsychology profile. If you hold a BSc degree in a closely related discipline (e.g. Movement Sciences, Artificial Intelligence or Medicine) you are also eligible to apply.
  2. Have good grades: A minimum undergraduate grade-point average of 7.5 (or international equivalent, e.g. a B+, or a GPA of 3.4); and a minimum grade of 8 (or international equivalent, e.g. an A, or a GPA of 4.0), for both the Bachelor's thesis and neuroscience-related courses.
  3. Possess well-developed aEUROemic skills including writing and presenting abilities, the ability to evaluate and apply knowledge, and the ability to engage in critical thinking.
  4. Have an active interest in neuroscience research and have clear ideas about a future career in neuroscience.


If the information in your application indicates that you meet the admission requirements, you will be invited for an interview. The final decision for admission to the first year of the Master's programme in Neurosciences will be based on a judgment of your motivation revealed during this interview. In all cases, decisions will be made within 6 weeks after submission of your complete application. Only in exceptional circumstances may we deviate from the specific admission requirements. If you believe your case is subject to such exceptional circumstances, then please explain so in your letter of application.

These are the domestic student eligibility for the Neurosciences

Admission is based on a strict selection procedure. The Faculty’s Admission Board will decide upon your admission after having evaluated your complete online application. If you have read the admission criteria below and feel you are eligible for admission, please take the following steps to submit your application. Note that the initial application procedure is fully online and that scans of your relevant documents are required.

Meet admission criteria In order to gain admission to one of or Master’s programmes, you will need to have at least a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited research university including at least three full years of aEUROemic study amounting to a minimum of 180 ECTS or equivalent. We do not require a GRE or GMAT test score.

Specific admission requirements for the MSc Neurosciences programme:
To be considered for admission to the Master’s programme in Neurosciences you must meet the following requirements:

  1. Hold an aEUROemic Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or Psychology with a Biological Psychology or Neuropsychology profile. If you hold a BSc degree in a closely related discipline (e.g. Movement Sciences, Artificial Intelligence or Medicine) you are also eligible to apply
  2. Have good grades: A minimum undergraduate grade-point average of 7.5 (or international equivalent, e.g. a B+, or a GPA of 3.4); and a minimum grade of 8 (or international equivalent, e.g. an A, or a GPA of 4.0), for both the Bachelor’s thesis and neuroscience-related courses.
  3. Possess well-developed aEUROemic skills including writing and presenting abilities, the ability to evaluate and apply knowledge, and the ability to engage in critical thinking.
  4. Have an active interest in neuroscience research and have clear ideas about a future career in neuroscience.

These are the test eligibilities for the Neurosciences to qualify.

The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for Neurosciences in Netherlands: are:

N.B: ELP is not mandatory for all international students. You could apply without ELP if your previous degree's medium of instruction were in English. Students of Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia, for example, are not required to take the ELP test.

Other test requirements:

  • GMAT: Not Required
N.B: Some programs require both international and domestic students to seat for SAT/ACT (for undergraduate) or GRE/GMAT (for graduate and Ph.D. programs). While others require these aptitude tests only for international students. So, verify it with the respective university before applying.

The international student tuition fees and costs for Neurosciences in Netherlands.

Items Costs
Application Fees €100.00
Tuition Fees €14,762.00 /year
Living Cost €7,200.00/year
(€650.00/month)
Student Earning €7,680.00/year
You will earn €7,680.00/year by working 16hours * 4 Weeks* 12months* 10 euro/h + None at minimum wage of €10.00/hour.

The domestic student tuition fees and costs for Neurosciences in Netherlands.

Items Costs
Application Fees €100.00
Tuition Fees €2,143.00 /year
Living Cost €7,200.00/year
(€650.00/month)
Student Earning €7,680.00/year
This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn €7,680.00/year by working 16hours * 4 Weeks* 12months* 10 euro/h + None at minimum wage of €10.00/hour.
Every international degree programme has its own International Student Advisor(s), also called ISAs, who are happy to help you during the application process. The ISA will be your main point of contact and can help with questions about the programme, admission requirements or the application procedure. Find your ISA
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