Program Overview

Program Overview

The program in question is the Bachelor's degree in Economics and Business Economics at VU Amsterdam. This program explores the relationship between people and the economy, covering topics such as economic issues, the impact of CO2 taxation on the price of driving, and the attractiveness of investments.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the Economics and Business Economics program, applicants must meet specific requirements based on their prior education.

For Applicants with a Dutch Prior Education

• Vwo-diploma: Applicants with a Vwo-diploma can be admitted with the following profiles:
  • Natuur en Gezondheid
  • Natuur en Techniek
  • Economie en Maatschappij
  • Cultuur en Maatschappij, supplemented with wiskunde A or B
• Hbo propedeuse: For those with an HBO propedeuse, additional certificates are required:
  • Wiskunde A or B at the 6 Vwo level
  • Engels at the 6 Vwo level
• Hbo bachelor: For HBO bachelor holders, the following additional certificates are needed:
  • Wiskunde A or B at the 6 Vwo level
  • Engels at the 6 Vwo level (does not apply to those with an English-taught HBO bachelor)

For Applicants with a Foreign Prior Education

Applicants with a foreign prior education or an international diploma (such as the IB Diploma) should refer to the English-language page for admission requirements and application procedures.

21+ Admission Test

For those aged 21 or older without a diploma that grants admission to a university bachelor's program, it's possible to be admitted based on a toelatingsonderzoek (admission test). The test requires:

• Engels at the 6 Vwo level
• Wiskunde A or B at the 6 Vwo level
• Geschiedenis at the 6 Vwo level

VU Study Choice Check

The VU Study Choice Check is a mandatory part of the application procedure for all VU bachelor's programs. It involves filling out a questionnaire on VU.nl to determine if the study matches the applicant's expectations and abilities.

Binding Study Advice (BSA)

To receive a positive study advice, students must have earned at least 42 EC, including the course Quantitative Research Methods I, by the end of the first year of enrollment. Students can view their results and progress through the VU dashboard.

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