VU Fellowship Programme at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam 2026 (Full Tuition)

Level of Study
Master's
Host Institution
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Scholarship Type
Full Tuition
Eligible Nationalities
Eligible Subjects
Number of Recipients
Not Specified
Additional Materials Required?
Yes
Admission Deadline
April 1, 2025 (Past Deadline)
Scholarship Deadline
December 1, 2025(Past Deadline)

VU Fellowship Programme Coverage

This full tuition scholarship for international students covers full tuition fees.

VU Fellowship Programme Eligibility Criteria

  • Holding a non-EU or EEA passport
  • Not eligible for the lower tuition fees
  • With a GPA equivalent to a Dutch 8
  • Conditionally or unconditionally admitted to a full-time Master's program starting in September

Make sure to check out the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam admissions pages and the VU Fellowship Programme pages for more information!

VU Fellowship Programme Application Procedure

If you meet the eligibility criteria for Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and VU Fellowship Programme, you can move forward with the application process!

Remember to apply for admission to Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam first before applying for VU Fellowship Programme. You can visit the official website found in Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Admissions Section to see the admissions application process.

A separate scholarship application is needed for this offer. To apply for VU Fellowship Programme, please follow these steps:

  1. Complete the scholarship application in your VU dashboard.

For more information, please see the VU Fellowship Programme Scholarship Application Procedure Page .

VU Fellowship Programme Deadlines

For VU Fellowship Programme, you may apply on these dates:

We also recommend visiting the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Admissions Section for other university deadlines and requirements.

For more information about the admission details of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, you can visit the following pages:

Master's Admissions Page

VU Fellowship Programme Page

Want to learn more about Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, VU Fellowship Programme, scholarship requirements, deadlines, application process, and other related information? Check the VU Fellowship Programme page!

Official Scholarship Page

What Scholarship Recipients Say:

"The VUFP is a highly competitive tuition fee waiver awarded to academically excellent non-EU/EEA students. For my program, the annual tuition fee for international students was €12,130, which was entirely covered by this scholarship"

VU Fellowship Programme (VUFP) Research Master’s in Cognitive Neuropsychology

— Marina Mendes

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"When applying for the VUFP, you are automatically considered for the NL Scholarship, although only a limited number of VUFP recipients are selected to receive both"

VU Fellowship Programme (VUFP) Research Master’s in Cognitive Neuropsychology

— Marina Mendes

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VU Fellowship Programme Recipients

Marina Mendes

Master’s in Cognitive Neuropsychology
Brazil

Marina Mendes from Brazil is pursuing a Research Master’s in Cognitive Neuropsychology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam through the VU Fellowship Programme (VUFP) and the NL Scholarship, which together fully cover her tuition and living expenses. With a background in Psychology from the University of Brasília and an exchange at the Universidad de Granada, she combines scientific rigor with curiosity about the neuropsychology of spirituality and mediumship—an area inspired by her cultural roots.

Read her story to discover how authenticity, self-belief, and a clear sense of purpose can turn academic passion into a global opportunity.

Syed Shaharyar Ahmed

Master’s in International Technology Law
Pakistan

Syed Shaharyar Ahmed from Pakistan completed his Bachelor’s in Law (LLB Hons.) at the University of the Punjab and is now pursuing a Master’s in International Technology Law at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. He received the highly competitive Vrije Universiteit Fellowship Programme (full tuition waiver) along with the Holland Scholarship, which provided a €5,000 relocation grant.

Read his story to discover how he secured these fully funded scholarships.

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Updated December 30, 2025

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