Faculty of Medicine VU Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC

The VUmc campus is a small, high-tech place that is great for medical research and education.

• VUmc School of Medical Sciences: A building just for medical students with modern study areas and interactive classrooms.
• The Advanced Medical Library is on the OB100 floor of the hospital. It has quiet study areas and digital access to thousands of journals.
• The Clinical Training Center (KTC) is a special area where students practice basic medical skills, like talking to patients and taking blood samples, in a fake hospital setting.
• Honours Programme MED is a prestigious program for students who are in the top 10% of their class to do extra research or social leadership across disciplines.
• High-Tech Computer Labs: These are in the basement (BK37-45) and have special software for medical informatics and data analysis.
• The O2 Research Building is a cutting-edge lab where students studying medicine work with researchers in Life Sciences and Chemistry.
• Digital Learning (Canvas): A complete digital environment where you can access lectures, virtual patient cases, and discussion boards with your peers.
• Eduroam and Wireless Setup: High-speed internet that works all over campus and is perfect for transferring large amounts of medical data.
• Students can also use the main university library, which has more than a million books.
• Student Service Center (SSC): a place where you can get help with academic advising, the international office, and setting up internships.

The Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc is a specialized academic hospital.

• 733-Bed Capacity: Part of the larger Amsterdam UMC network (1,700 beds total).
• Centers of Excellence: Host to the Cancer Center Amsterdam (CCA) and Amsterdam Neuroscience, leading Europe in brain disorder and oncology research.
• Unique Units: Known for its world-class Gender Dysphoria clinic, Neurosurgery, and specialized Pediatric Oncology through the Princess Máxima Center collaboration.
• Research Core Facilities: Includes a CRISPR Center, Proteomics Lab, and Research Imaging Core (high-field MRI and PET/CT).

The following tuition rates are for the academic year.

Scholarships

• VU Fellowship Programme (VUFP): Covers the full tuition fee for talented Non-EU/EEA students in English-taught Master’s programs (e.g., Oncology, Personalized Medicine).
• NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship): A one-time grant of €5,000 for living expenses.
• Aon Scholarship: A €6,000 grant for students completing their thesis in specific medical or social research fields.

• The Vibe: Located in Amsterdam South (Zuidas), the area is a mix of high-stakes finance and academic rigor. It is safer and more modern than the historic city center.
• Connectivity:
• Train: Amsterdam Zuid Station is a 10-minute walk, with direct 7-minute trains to Schiphol Airport.
• Tram/Metro: Excellent links to the city center via Tram 5 and 25.

• Accommodation: Provided through housing partners like DUWO or SSH. Most medical students live in the Uilenstede student village, the largest in Northern Europe, just a short tram ride away.
• Dining: The campus features the VU Main Building Food Court and the VUmc Staff Restaurant, offering healthy, subsidized meals for students.
• Student Association (VUMC-vv): Organizes social events, medical symposia, and "The White Coat Ceremony."
• Multicultural Amsterdam: Students live in one of the world's most international cities, with the Zuidas business district offering high-end cafes and social spots.

• Research Focus: VUmc ranks 1st among Dutch UMCs for scientific research output.
• English Minors: In the 3rd year, students can take an English-taught minor (30 ECTS) in Clinical & Scientific Internal Medicine.