Courses at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam)

Yes, there are many students from other countries studying at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. In the academic year, there were over 85,000 international students enrolled at Dutch universities, which is a 7.3% increase from the previous year. At VU Amsterdam specifically, there were 6,610 international students enrolled, showing a 14.1% increase compared to the previous year. The growth in international student enrollment is significant and contributes to the diversity and internationalization of the university. 

To gain admission to Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's MBA program, work experience is not a mandatory requirement. The key prerequisites for admission include a Bachelor's degree in (International) Business Administration, Economics, or Econometrics and Operations Research from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam or a Dutch university. Suppose you have a Dutch higher vocational education (HBO) bachelor’s degree, In that case, you can gain direct admission after completing the pre-master program, which involves specific academic criteria like a GPA of 7.5 or higher. 

Yes, an average Indian student can join Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. However, the admission requirements vary for each program, and the university assesses each application individually. The student must submit an official application via Studielink and check the specific admission requirements on the page of their Bachelor's degree program. The general admission requirements include a minimum percentage of 75, participation in activities like sports, leading projects, and community services, and a minimum GPA of 3.0. 

People's opinions on Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam for MBA are mixed. Students have praised the MBA programme for its holistic approach, collaborative learning environment, and flexibility for part-time students to apply their learning immediately in their workplaces. However, some students have expressed concerns about the English proficiency levels of some students, the strictness in group work, and the lack of diversity in student activities. 

Some of the most preferred courses by Indian students at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam include Master in Computer Security, Master in Finance: Financial Management, Master in Computer Science (Foundations of Computing and Concurrency), Master's in Environment and Resource Management, Master in Business Administration (Human Resource Management), Master in Cognitive Neuropsychology (Research), and Master in Law and Politics of International Security, among others.