Program Overview
Master's Program in Psychology
The Master's program in Psychology at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is a selective program with a limited capacity. To be eligible for the program, applicants must meet the admission requirements and undergo a selection procedure.
Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the Master's program in Psychology, applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology or a related field. The program has specific admission requirements for each specialization:
- Klinische Neuropsychologie: Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and have completed the following courses: Diagnostiek voor de Klinische Praktijk: Klinische Neuropsychologie (6 EC), Neuropsychologie van de Veroudering (6 EC), and Pediatrische Neuropsychologie (6 EC).
- Klinische Ontwikkelingspsychologie: Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology or Pedagogische Wetenschappen and have completed the following courses: Diagnostiek voor de Klinische Praktijk: Kinderen en Adolescenten, Klinische psychologie óf Klinische Neuropsychologie (6 EC), and Klinische Gespreksvoering (6 EC).
- Klinische Psychologie: Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and have completed the following courses: Diagnostiek voor de Klinische Praktijk: Klinische Psychologie, Kinderen en Adolescenten óf Klinische Neuropsychologie (6 EC), and Klinische Gespreksvoering (6 EC).
Selection Procedure
The selection procedure for the Master's program in Psychology involves the following steps:
- Motivation and Reflection: Applicants must submit a motivation letter and a reflection on their professional development, academic skills, and future career goals.
- Weighted Average Grade: Applicants must have a weighted average grade of their Bachelor's degree program.
- Ranking: Applicants are ranked based on their motivation and reflection, as well as their weighted average grade.
- Selection: The top 20% of applicants are directly selected, while the remaining applicants are placed on a waiting list.
Specializations
The Master's program in Psychology offers the following specializations:
- Klinische Neuropsychologie: This specialization focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders.
- Klinische Ontwikkelingspsychologie: This specialization focuses on the development and treatment of psychological disorders in children and adolescents.
- Klinische Psychologie: This specialization focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders in adults.
- Work & Organizational Psychology: This specialization focuses on the application of psychological principles to improve performance and well-being in the workplace.
Capacities and Rangnummers
The capacities and rangnummers for each specialization are as follows:
- Klinische Psychologie: 120, 385, 182
- Klinische Ontwikkelingspsychologie: 60, 194, 100
- Klinische Neuropsychologie: 70, 107, 106
- Work & Organizational Psychology: 90, n.v.t., n.v.t.
Aanmelden
To apply for the Master's program in Psychology, applicants must follow these steps:
- Aanmelding in Studielink: Applicants must register in Studielink by March 15, 2026.
- Controle vooropleidingseisen: Applicants must upload their transcripts and diplomas to the VU dashboard to check if they meet the admission requirements.
- Deelnemen aan de selectieprocedure: Applicants must upload their motivation letter and weighted average grade to the VU dashboard by April 1, 2026.
- Uitslag selectieprocedure: The selection results will be announced in mid-May 2026.
Deadlines
The deadlines for the Master's program in Psychology are as follows:
- March 15, 2026: Registration in Studielink
- April 1, 2026: Upload of motivation letter and weighted average grade
- May 2026: Selection results
- August 31, 2026: Completion of registration and payment of tuition fees
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