Academic Calendar
Semester 1: Late August to late January
Semester 2: Early February to late June
Student Guide
You probably have plenty of questions about your destination. You can find some of the answers in the Vrije student guide.
View Student GuideAccommodation
Once your application is accepted and you confirm your attendance in VUnet, you will receive an email with information on how to apply for housing. You can also look into private housing options.
Explore your accommodation optionsFinancial Support and Living Costs
Find out your estimated monthly expenses and learn what forms of financial support may be available to you.
As a UK Erasmus student, for the 2021/22 academic year you are entitled to receive an Erasmus Grant. Guidance on funding for students undertaking exchange in the 2022/23 academic year will be added soon.
View cost of living informationTransport
Public transport (metro, bus and tram) in Amsterdam is operated by GVB and trains in the Netherlands are run by Dutch Railways. The OV-chipkaart is the main means of payment for all public transport. It can be topped up with credit.
Find out more about the OV Chipkaart