Based on 3 student reviews
Erasmus & Exchange at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
3 exchange students went to Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in Amsterdam and rated the experience 8/10. Here is what they said about classes, housing and student life.
How students rate VU Amsterdam
Average scores from the 3 students who reviewed their exchange at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.
- Overall experience8/10
- University life3.7/10
- Social life3.3/10
- Housing3.7/10
- Travel3.7/10
Classes & academics at VU Amsterdam
In their own words — what students said about classes and academic life at VU Amsterdam:
“Ambience is average. Workload includes lots of group projects and homework. Few classes on campus (max 4h/day, 3–4 days per week).”
“Yes campus cool, registration not difficult. But I really dislike the way students work here.”
Courses students took
- Class about marketing and management
- Just because it is the guideline
- Not the class with contemporary careers
- Some courses are demanding
- They will do it even if it not logical
Where exchange students at VU Amsterdam live
How the 3 students who went to VU Amsterdam lived during their exchange:
- Student residence67%
2 students
- Private apartment33%
1 students
Living in Amsterdam
Your exchange at VU Amsterdam happens in Amsterdam — the full guide covers budget, neighbourhoods, transport and how to meet the other exchange students before you land.
Student reviews of VU Amsterdam
Written by exchange students who went to VU Amsterdam.
- Florent8/10
Spring 2025
Ambience is average. Workload includes lots of group projects and homework. Few classes on campus (max 4h/day, 3–4 days per week).
- Ariel8/10
Fall 2025
Yes campus cool, registration not difficult. But I really dislike the way students work here.
- Elliot8/10
Fall 2025
campus is cool and everything is easy to do and understand
Questions about exchange at VU Amsterdam
- Is Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam good for exchange students?
- The 3 exchange students who reviewed Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam on Studcasa rated their experience 8/10 overall, with university life at 3.7/10. Their reviews cover 2025 to 2025.
- Where do exchange students at VU Amsterdam live?
- The most common choice among the 3 students who answered was Student residence (67%). The Amsterdam housing breakdown has areas and real prices.
- How do I meet other exchange students going to Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam?
- Studcasa runs a free WhatsApp community for exchange students in Amsterdam: find the city, join the group, and you already know people before you land. Browsing is free and needs no signup.
Where this data comes from
Every number and quote on this page comes from the 3 reviews exchange students left on Studcasa after their exchange at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in 2025. Nothing is estimated and nothing is generated.
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