The Vrije University Fellowship Program (VUFP) for Master Studies in the Netherlands 2026 is currently accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to click here for more information and to apply.
About Vrije University Fellowship Program (VUFP) for Master Studies In Netherlands
Opportunity Details
The VU Fellowship Programme (VUFP) is a merit-based tuition fee waiver. It can be combined with the NL Scholarship, meant as a contribution towards costs of living. They are both meant for students from non-EU/EEA countries who pay higher tuition fees.
Benefits of Vrije University Fellowship Program (VUFP) for Master Studies In Netherlands
- Full tuition fee coverage for the duration of the program
- Opportunity to apply for the NL Scholarship (formerly HSP) without any seperate application,offering an additional €5,000 or €10,000 towards livivng expenses.
- VUFP is extended to the second year for two-year programs if 100% of ECTS from the first year.
- The NL Scholarship is only available for the first year of your degree.
- Even if enrolled in a two-year program,you will not be eligible for the NL Scholarship in your second year.
- There are a total of 20 to 25 NL Scholarship.
- Only a few VUFP recipients will be eligible for NL Scholarship.
- The VUFP scholarship is available for a one-yea or two-year Master's program. If 100% of the ECTS from the first year is obtained, the scholarship will be extended for the second year of a two-year Master's program.
Vrije University Fellowship Program (VUFP) for Master Studies In Netherlands Requirements
- You hold a non- EU/ EEA passport and you are not eligible for the lower tuition fee.
- You do not have the Dutch nationality.
- You can prove your academic excellence (GPA equivalent to a Dutch 8).
- You are conditionally or unconditionally admitted to the first year of a full-time English-taught Master’s programme at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam starting per September 2026. Please note that:
- students starting in February cannot apply,
- joint programmes where VU Amsterdam does not administer the admission process are excluded from VUFP.
- The degree with which you are seeking admission has not been obtained in the Netherlands.
- You do not need to complete a preparatory programme before the start of your Master.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
01 February, 2026
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