Overview

In the first and second year of this Economics and Business Economics course from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, you can choose to follow part of the programme, such as exams and seminars, in Dutch. Economics and Business Economics can also be followed entirely in English.

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After your Bachelor’s, you will most likely follow a Master’s degree in the area of your specialisation. Your analytical way of thinking, your quantitative research skills and your specific knowledge of your field will make you very valuable to employers. You can work as an entrepreneur, a portfolio manager, an accountant, a financial manager, a marketing officer, a policy adviser and more.

Did you know that the School of Business and Economics at VU Amsterdam has its own Career Services department? They provide LinkedIn workshops and can help you find an internship or write application letters geared towards your professional field.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Economic Challenges

English Language Test

Quantitative Research Methods

Marketing

Microeconomics

Academic Skills

Accounting

Macroeconomics

Economics and Management of Organizations

Finance

Programming for Economists

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English, Dutch

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Economics Business Administration View 69 other Bachelors in Business Administration in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

This programme accepts OMPT as a mathematics admission test. Depending on your academic background, you may be required to take an OMPT assessment as part of the admission process.
A diploma equivalent to the Dutch pre-university VWO-diploma

Proof of sufficient proficiency in English

Proof of sufficient proficiency in Mathematics

Scan of your passport or national ID card (ID for EEA students only) valid at the start date of the programme

VU Application Form - Bachelor; please download the correct format from this page. In the document you are asked to provide further details about your previous education level.

Proof of English language proficiency (if already obtained): upload your proof of English language proficiency or English language test results.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

14310 EUR / year

≈ 14310 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2695 EUR / year

≈ 2695 EUR / year

Living costs

Amsterdam

Netherlands

1000 - 1500 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Start your career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Amsterdam

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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