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The Free University of Amsterdam (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - VU) is an internationally renowned research university. It was founded in 1880. This institution offers more than 175 teaching programs in English to more than 26,000 students from all over the world. The academic community is very international, with 122 nationalities within the university.
Available accommodation | Total | Average price |
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Private room Amsterdam | 106 | €1115 |
Residence Amsterdam | 0 | € |
Studio Amsterdam | 14 | €2671 |
Entire place Amsterdam | 137 | €3045 |
In this article is everything you need to know about the institution, so that you can find student accommodation near the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam easily.
In this section we explain where the institution is located and we mention some of the best neighbourhoods to live near it.
The institution is made up of a single campus in which the nine faculties that comprise it are located. It’s south of the city of Amsterdam, in the Amsterdam-Zuid district. Given its proximity to the university, this is where most students decide to look for accommodation.
The faculties taught here are:
Some of the preferred neighbourhoods by students to live near the institution are:
This district is one of the most chosen by students who move to the city, since the campus of the VU itself is located there. You can find many options to stay and it’s full of shops, restaurants, and cafés frequented by young people.
The Jordaan neighbourhood is a very popular alternative among students. Its streets are full of alternative fashion stores, pubs where you can have a drink with your friends, and restaurants. It’s a more central neighbourhood but it takes 20 minutes by bike to VU.
It’s a bohemian neighbourhood with a young atmosphere. It has narrow streets full of Middle Eastern restaurants, traditional pubs and cafés with terraces. There are emblematic sites of the city located here, such as the Heineken brewery museum and the famous park, Vondelpark. To get to the VU you need to take tram number 24 and it will take around 20 minutes.
This neighbourhood extends around the Oosterpark, a large green area with modern sculptures and a pond with grey herons. It’s surrounded by museums and the atmosphere is calm and pleasant. Although it’s further away from the VU, it’s very close to the centre, making it a very popular option among students.
The Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers accommodation for up to one year in the city. The price of a room ranges from €380 to €1,200, but the usual thing is to pay around €700 per month.
There’s also a wide variety of private residences, but the price is usually higher. The price for a room starts at €650 and up. They are close to the universities, so you’ll save time getting to class.
What can you study at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam? |
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The educational offer at VU is very broad. All faculties are brought together on the same campus and you can choose from medicine and science to business and theology. |
Where do students who go to Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam live? |
Most students choose the district Amsterdam-Zuid because that is where the VU campus is located. Furthermore, the atmosphere is pleasant and full of life. |
What’s near the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam? |
The campus is surrounded by one of the most important financial districts in the city of Amsterdam. Right next to it there is a tram stop so you can get around easily. |
How much do university residences near VU cost? |
The price of a room in a public residence ranges from €380 to €1,200. However, the usual thing is to pay around €700. In private residences the price ranges from €650 onwards. |
How to get to the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam? |
The entire city of Amsterdam is very well connected through public transport. There's a tram stop in front of the campus itself that connects you with the rest of the city. Another very popular means of transport in Amsterdam is the bicycle. |
What are the best Apps if I’m going to go on Erasmus to VU? |
Download the Erasmus Play App! It’s a great option to get in touch with other students who arrive in your same destination city. It also provides you with a simple way to find accommodation quickly. |
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