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BSc Psychology (English track)

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences) · Amsterdam, Netherlands

100% taught in EnglishApply via Studielink, not the CAOLimited placesOnline testNumerus fixusLottery
Duration3 years
StartsSept 2027
EntryLimited places
Deadline (EU)15 Jan 2027
EU fee 2026/27€2,694 / yr

About the course

A broad psychology degree on understanding, investigating and changing behaviour, from the brain to social media, covering clinical, developmental, neuro- and social psychology.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • Leaving Certificate (Established) with at least 6 exam subjects, including 2 at H5 or higher and 4 at O6/H7 or higher, plus a minimum of 350 CAO points. The LCVP is also accepted (6 subjects plus Link Modules, same grade rules and 350 points).
  • Maths at a level equivalent to Dutch VWO Mathematics A, B or C; VU does not publish a specific Leaving Cert maths grade, so confirm with admissions. Proof of English proficiency is also required.
  • Selection uses your school grades (GPA) and an online test: a GPA equivalent to 7.5 or above plus a pass (5.5/10) on the test gives direct admission; other applicants go into an unweighted lottery.

How to apply

  1. Apply in StudielinkApply by 15 January 2027, 23:59 CET.
  2. Complete the VU dashboardUpload documents and complete personal data by 31 January 2027, 23:59 CET. Pay the €100 fee for non-Dutch diplomas.
  3. Online selection testSit the online test on 6 March 2027 (no resits). Study materials arrive about three weeks before; allow roughly 12 hours of preparation.
  4. Ranking and enrolmentResults on 15 April 2027. Meet all admission requirements and pay fees by 15 July 2027.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: 15 January 2027, 23:59 CET (Studielink); documents and personal data in the VU dashboard by 31 January 2027, 23:59 CET.

Costs

  • Standard Dutch EU fee: €2,694 (2026/27). The 2027/28 fee is set by the Dutch government each year (expected to be close to €2,800).
  • EU students may be eligible for a Dutch tuition-fee loan (DUO).
Limited places (numerus fixus). You can apply for at most 2 numerus fixus programmes in the Netherlands in the same year.

At a glance

CountryNetherlands
CityAmsterdam
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaStudielink
Places600 places (English and Dutch tracks combined)
EntryLimited places
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Checked against the official VU Amsterdam website: September 2026 (2027 entry). The Irish Leaving Cert rule comes from VU’s 2026-27 diploma list, so please confirm with the university. Always confirm details with the university before applying.