Overview

During the unique Ancient Studies course from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, you will plunge into the fascinating world of antiquity. The curriculum is diverse and multifaceted: you will study the origins of various religions, political systems, and philosophies, not to mention the history of fascinating empires such the Persian, the Athenian, and the Roman.

Start your career

With a Bachelor of Ancient Studies degree, you are well-suited to all sorts of positions requiring an academic level of thinking and working. Graduates typically work in:

education

museums

heritage institutions

publishing companies and other media

government organisations

academia (initially as a PhD student)

Open Day

Join the Bachelor’s Open Day on 6 and 7 November and discover if this programme is right for you!

Programme Structure

Courses include:

A Cultural History of the Ancient World: The Near East and the Greek World

A Cultural History of the Ancient World: The Hellenistic World, Italy and Rome

Cultural Contact: East and West

Historical sources

Archaeology of Prehistoric and Roman Europe

Classical Mythology

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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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Ancient History

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Academic requirements

Mathematics Requirements

Online Mathematics Placement Test (OMPT)

Applies to: students without alternative proof

OMPT-E
Minimum score of 60%

English requirements

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6.5

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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

Application documents

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

17500 EUR / year

≈ 17500 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

Open Day

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

Mathematics Requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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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