VU Amsterdam's Bachelor's programme in Anthropology is rated the highest in the Netherlands, according to the 2019 Options Guide for Higher Education (Keuzegids Universiteiten). You will study universal topics such as immigration, globalisation, inequality and religion as well as untangle present-day dilemmas by deepening your understanding of how different groups of people live their lives. As a student of this Bachelor programme you are part of an international classroom with students and teachers from various (national) backgrounds. All courses are English-taught and designed from an international perspective.

Applicants holding a diploma from another country must meet a number of requirements: A diploma equivalent to the Dutch pre-university VWO diploma See the Diploma Requirement List for examples of accepted diplomas per country. Please note: this list is meant to give you an indication of admissibility; no rights can be derived from it. Proof of sufficient proficiency in English See the General Admission Requirements for the English language requirement. Proof of sufficient proficiency in Mathematics After you apply to the programme and upload the required documents in our student portal, your International Student Advisor will have a look at your transcripts to determine whether your diploma is equivalent to the Dutch VWO diploma and whether your mathematics level is sufficient. These examples of diplomas demonstrate sufficient proficiency in the required level of mathematics: International Baccalaureate: Math Studies, Math Standard Level or Math Higher Level. British GCE A-Levels: A-levels or AS-level in Mathematics with a grade A, B or C. Germany: Zeugnis der allgemeinen Hochschulreife European Baccalaureate: Mathematics; written or oral examination, at least 3 hours during the Orientation Cycle. If your diploma is not considered to be at the right level and/or if your proficiency in mathematics is considered to be insufficient, your International Student Advisor will inform you about the possibilities how to meet the requirements with additional certificates. When advised to sit an entry exam, the following certificates are deemed equivalent to the required Dutch VWO Mathematics C level. International Exams International Baccalaureate certificate in Math Studies, Math Standard Level or Math Higher Level. Exams in the Netherlands Boswell-Bèta (English). Boswell-Bèta in Utrecht (the Netherlands) provides a VWO Mathematics C exam in May, July and August. Application procedures Please check our step-by-step application guide for more information. International applicants will be asked to submit the following documents: Transcript(s) of records (e.g. High School grade list) Curriculum Vitae (your personal details, previous education and any relevant work experience in approximately one A4 page) Copy of valid passport English language test results (if already obtained)