Study programme introduction

The study programme introduction days for bachelor students is part of the VU Bachelor Introduction Days (21 until 27 August 2024). So, if you’ve signed-up for the VU Bachelor Introduction Days you will automatically join the study programme introduction. For the Bachelor Introduction Days you can choose between a 5 days programme or a 2 days introduction programme with a focus on getting to know VU Amsterdam, your studies and the faculty. More information and the answers to many questions can be found here.

During the study programme introduction you will receive important information about your study programme and studying at VU Amsterdam. You will also meet your fellow students, the program coordinator, FSR and study advisors. The study programme introduction is free of charge. Write the date in your agenda. For important information you will need at the beginning of your studies, click on the Canvas link of your program and then click further on the 'Modules' item. You can only log into Canvas once you are fully enrolled and have accepted the Canvas' invitation email.

Aarde, Economie en Duurzaamheid – Tuesday 27 August

Programme:
Introduction: 13.00 – 14.30 | location: HG-14A33
Course registration: 14.30 - 15.30 | location: TenT

Canvas link: https://canvas.vu.nl/courses/76576

Aardwetenschappen - Tuesday 27 August

Programme:
Introduction: 13.00 – 14.30 | location: HG-15A33
Course registration: 14.30 - 15.30 | location: TenT

Canvas link: https://canvas.vu.nl/courses/76577

Artificial Intelligence - Monday 26 August

Programme:
Introduction: 13.00 – 14.30 | location: Theater1-NU-00C07
Course registration: 14.30 - 15.30 | location: TenT

Canvas link: https://canvas.vu.nl/courses/76573

Biologie - Tuesday 27 August

Programme:
Introduction: 14.00 – 15.30 | location: HG-07A32
Course registration: 15.30 - 16.30 | location: TenT

Canvas link: https://canvas.vu.nl/courses/76575

Biomedical Sciences - Tuesday 27 August

Programme:
Introduction: 14.00 – 15.30 | location: HG-14A00
Course registration: 15.30 - 16.30 | location: TenT

Canvas link: https://canvas.vu.nl/courses/76574

Business Analytics - Tuesday 27 August

Programme:
Introduction: 14.00 – 15.30 | location: HG-05A00
Course registration: 15.30 - 16.30 | location: TenT

Canvas link: https://canvas.vu.nl/courses/76571

Computer Science - Monday 26 August

Programme:
Introduction: 14.00 – 15.30 | location: MF-FG2
Course registration: 15.30 - 16.30 | location: TenT

Canvas link: https://canvas.vu.nl/courses/76572

Farmaceutische Wetenschappen - Tuesday 27 August

Programme:
Introduction: 15.00 – 16.30 | location: HG-06A00
Course registration: 16.30 - 17.30 | location: TenT

Canvas link: https://canvas.vu.nl/courses/76578

Gezondheid en Leven - Tuesday 27 August

Programme:
Introduction: 13.00 – 14.30 | location: HG-12A00
Course registration: 14.30 - 15.30 | location: TenT

Canvas link: https://canvas.vu.nl/courses/76568

Gezondheidswetenschappen - Tuesday 27 August

Programme:
Introduction: 13.00 – 14.30 | location: HG-KC07
Course registration: 14.30 - 15.30 | location: TenT

Canvas link: https://canvas.vu.nl/courses/76580

Mathematics - Monday 26 August

Programme:
Introduction: 13.00 – 14.30 | location: HG-01A33
Course registration: 14.30 - 15.30 | location: TenT

Canvas link: https://canvas.vu.nl/courses/76567

Medische Natuurwetenschappen - Monday 26 August

Programme:
Introduction: 14.00 – 15.30 | location: HG-02A00
Course registration: 15.30 - 16.30 | location: TenT

Canvas link: https://canvas.vu.nl/courses/76569

Science, Business and Innovation  - Tuesday 27 August

Programme:
Introduction: 14.00 – 15.30 | location: HG-13A33
Course registration: 15.30 - 16.30 | location: TenT

Canvas link: https://canvas.vu.nl/courses/76579

Psychology
Date: Monday 26 August
Time: 13:00-15:00
Location: Main Building Aula
Programme: Welcome and general information by programme director, information to prepare for classes by bachelor coordinator, VSPVU present.

BA Theology
BA Theology and Religious Studies

Your bachelor programme is hosting a programme introduction on the VU campus. You do not need to register, but we do expect you to attend. Important information will be given so you can get off to a good start with your studies.

Date: Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Time: 13:00 – 16:45
Starting location: 12A33, Main Building 

Monday afternoon, August 26, there will be a field trip for all students to the Museum Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder. You are welcome to come along!

You can find the full programme in Canvas (the digital learning environment of VU Amsterdam). Students with a valid VUnetID will receive invitations to their program's Canvas course in the second half of August. Don't have a VUnetID yet? Make sure you complete your programme application as soon as possible

The digital education platform Canvas will have the full programme of the introduction for your programme, see links below. Don't have a VUnetID yet? Then make sure you register for your study programme as soon as possible.

These programmes have a joint introduction afternoon on campus, because all these programmes are part of the Faculty of Social Sciences. During this afternoon, you get to know the faculty, your programme and your fellow students. You will first be welcomed by the faculty and then you will meet your fellow students from your own study programme. The Study Association of our faculty EOS will provide a social part with introductory activities and a closing drink. If you have any questions about registering for courses, you can also drop by during the Education Office's walk-in hour. You can also read the manual of all VU's digital systems such as Canvas and VU.nl. You do not have to register for this afternoon, nor is it compulsory, but we do think it is very important that you participate.

Programme Tuesday 27th August 2024
Time: 12:15 – 13:15 hrs
Location: NU-5B21 (NU-building)
Programme: [optional] Walk-in hour for questions about course registration (by the Education Office)

Time: (door open at 13:15 hrs) 13:30 – 18:00 hrs
Location: IN-0B60 (Initium Building)
Main programme: Welcome word by the faculty & welcome by study programme. Activities to get to know your fellow students, by study association EOS & closing drinks with EOS.

For the detailed schedule and more information for a great start of your academic year, see the canvas page per study programme:
Bestuurs- en Organisatiewetenschap: https://canvas.vu.nl/enroll/Y76BWX
Communicatiewetenschap & Communication Science: https://canvas.vu.nl/enroll/XHTGMJ
Culturele Antropologie en Ontwikkelingssociologie & Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology: https://canvas.vu.nl/enroll/47DTHK
Politicologie & Political Science: https://canvas.vu.nl/enroll/BM8MAX
Sociologie: https://canvas.vu.nl/enroll/3MALPD

Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)

See below under 'Philosophy, Politics and Economics (John Stuart Mill College)'

Bachelor Communication and Information Studies
Bachelor Literature and Society
Bachelor Media, Art, Design and Architecture
Bachelor History
Bachelor Philosophy

Your bachelor programme is hosting a programme introduction on the VU campus. You do not need to register, but we do expect you to attend. Important information will be given so you can get off to a good start with your studies.

Date: Monday, August 26, 2024
Time: 13:00-17:00  
Starting Location: KC-07, Main Building 

You can find the full programme in Canvas (the digital learning environment of VU Amsterdam). Students with a valid VUnetID will receive invitations to their program's Canvas course in the second half of August. Don't have a VUnetID yet? Make sure you complete your programme application as soon as possible.

ACASA: bachelor Archaeology, bachelor Griekse en Latijnse Taal en Cultuur en bachelor Ancient Studies

The introduction for bachelorstudenten Archaeology, Ancient Studies en Griekse en Latijnse Taal en Cultuur is organized together with the UvA. In the summer you will receive more information about your study programme and the specific rules that apply to your study.

Bachelor Creative Technology

The programme introduction of Creative Technology will take place on August 26, 27 and 28 at the University of Twente in Enschede.

Philosophy, Politics and Economic (PPE)

See below the Philosophy, Politics and Economics (John Stuart Mill College) tab.

During the obligatory study programme introduction, you will receive important information about your degree programme and studying at VU Amsterdam. You will also get to know your fellow students and can familiarise yourself with the academic advisors, the PPI trajectory, the study associations and the FSR (Faculty Student Counsil). The programme introduction is free of charge. Make a note of the date in your agenda! 

Bachelor Law in Society

Date: Monday, August 26 

Time: 13:00 - 14:00 hrs

Location:  MF-D665 (Medische Faculteit)

For the complete programme and more information, check this Canvas course (log in with your VUnetID)

More information will be available soon.

We’re looking forward to meeting all upcoming bachelor students at School of Business and Economics (SBE) on Monday 26 August during the Study Programme Introduction 2024-2025!

The Study Programme Introduction is the best way to prepare for the start of your bachelor's programme; you will receive essential information about the bachelor's programme and what it's like to study at VU University Amsterdam. You’ll meet the programme management and your fellow students, you can get help with registering for your courses and you get to know the university. Participating in the Study Programme Introduction will ensure a good start to your academic journey, so don't miss it!

We highly expect your attendance at the Study Programme Introduction, please register here. There are no costs involved. You can find the detailed programme of the Study Programme Introduction of your bachelor on Canvas.nl (log in with your VU-id).

Make sure you know at which location your introduction starts!

Monday 26 August, 13.00h – 17.30h

BSc Business Administration

12.45 – 13.00 | Walk-in, building Initium, room IN-0B60 (ground floor)

BSc Economics and Business Economics

12.45 – 13.00 | Walk-in, Main Building, room HG-12A00 (12^th floor)

BSc International Business Administration

12.45 – 13.00 | Walk-In, sports field opposite VU Main Building

BSc Econometrics & Operations Research/ BSc Econometrics & Data Science

12.45 – 13.00 | Walk-in, Main Building, room HG-14A00 (14th floor)

In addition to the Study Programme Introduction, our study associations Aureus (Business Administration, EBE and IBA) and Kraket (Econometrics) are organizing various activities related to the Bachelor Introduction 2024-2025. You are very welcome! For all information about the introduction activities, visit the website of Aureus and Kraket.

Date:             Monday, August 26, 2024

Time:            13:00 - 16:00

Location:    HG-04A33 (Adam Smith Room)

This afternoon you will be introduced to your studies: the Bachelor Programme Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE). We will begin with a welcome speech by the programme director and dean of the John Stuart Mill College. After that there will be an explanation of the program of PPE: you will receive important information about studying at VU and the John Stuart Mill College and there will be room for questions. You will also meet the Academic Advisor, the coordinators of the programme and lecturers. This way, you can start your studies well prepared and you know who to turn to with questions.

The programme introduction starts in HG-04A33, one of the seminar rooms of the John Stuart Mill College, on the fourth floor of the VU Main Building. 

During the study programme introduction you will receive important information about your study programme and studying at the VU. You will also meet your fellow students, the programme coordinator, FSR and study advisors. The study programme introduction is free of charge. Make a note of the date in your agenda. For important information you will need at the beginning of your studies, click on the Canvas link of your program and then click further on the 'Modules' item. You can only log into Canvas once you are fully enrolled and have accepted the Canvas' invitation email.

Artificial Intelligence – Friday 30 August

Programme:
Course registration: 13.00 – 13.30 | location: TenT
Introduction: 13.30 – 15:00 | location: Theater 1 NU-00C07
Drinks: 15.00 – 16.00 | location: HG-1st Floor- Foyer

Canvas link: https://canvas.vu.nl/courses/76591

Bioinformatics and Systems Biology (joint degree) - Friday 30 August

Programme:
Course registration: 15.00 – 15.30 | location: TenT
Introduction: 15.30 - 17.00 | location: MF-FG2
Drinks: 17.00 – 18.00 | location: HG-1st Floor- Foyer

Canvas link: https://canvas.vu.nl/courses/76595

Biomedical Sciences - Thursday 29 August

Programme:
Course registration: 13.00 – 13.30 | location: TenT
Introduction: 13.30 - 15.00 | location: HG-12A00
Drinks: 15.00 – 16.00 | location:  HG-1st Floor- Foyer

Canvas link: https://canvas.vu.nl/courses/76587

Biomedical Technology and Physics - Thursday 29 August

Programme:
Course registration: 14.00 – 14.30 | location: TenT
Introduction: 14.30 - 16.00 | location: Theater 3 NU-2C33
Drinks: 16.00 – 17.00 | location: HG-1st Floor- Foyer

Canvas link: https://canvas.vu.nl/courses/76581

Biomolecular Sciences  - Thursday 29 August

Programme:
Course registration: 13.00 – 13.30 | location: TenT
Introduction: 13.30 - 15.00 | location: HG-11A24
Drinks: 15.00 – 16.00 | location:  HG-1st Floor- Foyer 

Canvas link: https://canvas.vu.nl/courses/76583

Business Analytics - Friday 30 August

Programme:
Course registration: 15.00 – 15.30 | location: TenT
Introduction: 15.30 - 17.00 | location: HG-11A33
Drinks: 17.00 – 18.00 | location: HG-1st Floor- Foyer

Canvas link: https://canvas.vu.nl/courses/76596

Computer Science (joint degree)- Friday 30 August

Programme:
Course registration: 14.00 – 14.30 | location: TenT
Introduction: 14.30 - 16.00 | location: MF-FG1
Drinks: 16.00 – 17.00 | location: HG-1st Floor- Foyer

Canvas link: https://canvas.vu.nl/courses/76592

Computer Security - Friday 30 August

Programme:
Course registration: 13.00 – 13.30 | location: TenT
Introduction: 13.30 - 15.00 | location: HG-09A16
Drinks: 15.00 – 16.00 | location: HG-1st Floor- Foyer

Canvas link: https://canvas.vu.nl/courses/76594

Drug Discovery Sciences - Thursday 29 August

Programme:
Course registration: 14.00 – 14.30 | location: TenT
Introduction: 14.30 - 16.00 | location: HG-08A00
Drinks: 16.00 – 17.00| location:  HG-1st Floor- Foyer 

Canvas link: https://canvas.vu.nl/courses/76600

Earth Sciences - Friday 30 August

Programme:
Course registration: 13.00 – 13.30 | location: TenT
Introduction: 13.30 - 15.00 | location: HG-08A33
Drinks: 15.00 – 16.00 | location: HG-1st Floor- Foyer 

Canvas link: https://canvas.vu.nl/courses/76597

Ecology and Evolution - Thursday 29 August

Programme:
Course registration: 13.00 – 13.30 | location: TenT
Introduction: 13.30 - 15.00 | location: HG-13A33
Drinks: 15.00 – 16.00 | location:  HG-1st Floor- Foyer

Canvas link: https://canvas.vu.nl/courses/76582

Environment and Resource Management Monday 2 – Wednesday 4 September

All the information about the study programme Introduction days is placed on the ERM Canvas Community Page.

Monday (2 September 2024): General Introduction

09.00 – 09.45 – Welcome to ERM - location: Theatre 7 NU-4C11 

09.45 – 10.30 – Get acquainted with each other – location: Theatre 7 NU-4C11

10.30 – 10.40 – Break

10.40 – 12.00 – Information about ERM – location: HG-08A00

Tuesday (3 September 2024): Introduction to Specialisations

09.00 – 09.45 – Energy and Climate – location: Theatre 7 NU-4C11 

09.45 – 10.30 – Global water challenges – location: Theatre 7 NU-4C11

10.30 – 10.45 – Break

10.45 – 11.25 – Global food challenges – location: HG-08A00

11.30 – 12.10 – Ecosystem service and Biodiversity – location: HG-08A00

Wednesday (4 September 2024): Getting to know each other

Location: HG-08A00

11.00 – 12.00 – Keynote speech on sustainable careers 

12.00 – 12.45 – Get acquainted with each other

12.45 – 13.00 – Break

13.00 – 14.00 – Research project

14.00 – 14.45 – Student representatives sharing their experience in research projects

14.45 – 17.00 – Beach Volleyball & Drinks Research project – location: VU Campus Volleyball Courts

Canvas link: https://canvas.vu.nl/courses/76601

Global Health (research) – Friday 30 August

We have a study introduction scheduled for 30 August, 17:00-18:30, in WN C-541; for students who do not arrive until 1 September there is a recap of key information on 2 September, as well as a social event with new and continuing students plus staff. We will inform students via the Canvas page when that us up and running, by direct email and through a WhatsApp group for incoming students that we will set up in July.

Canvas link: https://canvas.vu.nl/courses/76588

Health Sciences - Thursday 29 August

Programme:
Course registration: 14.00 – 14.30 | location: TenT
Introduction: 14.30 - 16.00 | location: Theatre 7 NU-4C11
Drinks: 16.00 – 17.00| location:  HG-1st Floor- Foyer 

Canvas link: https://canvas.vu.nl/courses/76585

Hydrology - Friday 30 August

Programme:
Course registration: 13.00 – 13.30 | location: TenT
Introduction: 13.30 - 15.00 | location: HG-12A33
Drinks: 15.00 – 16.00 | location: HG-1st Floor- Foyer 

Canvas link: https://canvas.vu.nl/courses/76598

Information Sciences - Friday 30 August

Programme:
Course registration: 15.00 – 15.30 | location: TenT
Introduction: 15.30 - 17.00 | location: MF-D565
Drinks: 17.00 – 18.00 | location: HG-1st Floor- Foyer

Canvas link: https://canvas.vu.nl/courses/76593

Management, Policy Analysis and Entrepreneurship - Thursday 29 August

Programme:
Course registration: 13.00 – 13.30 | location: TenT
Introduction: 13.30 - 15.00 | location: HG-10A00
Drinks: 15.00 – 16.00 | location:  HG-1st Floor- Foyer

Canvas link: https://canvas.vu.nl/courses/76584

Mathematics - Friday 30 August

Programme:
Course registration: 14.00 – 14.30 | location: TenT
Introduction: 14.30 - 16.00 | location: HG-07A33
Drinks: 16.00 – 17.00 | location: HG-1st Floor- Foyer

Canvas link: https://canvas.vu.nl/courses/76590

Neurosciences (research) -Thursday 29 August

Programme:
Course registration: 13.00 – 13.30 | location: TenT
Introduction: 13.30 - 15.00 | location: HG-14A00
Drinks: 15.00 – 16.00 | location:  HG-1st Floor- Foyer

Canvas link: https://canvas.vu.nl/courses/76589

Science, Business and Innovation - Friday 30 August

Programme:
Course registration: 14.00 – 14.30 | location: TenT
Introduction: 14.30 - 16.00 | location: HG-07A32
Drinks: 16.00 – 17.00 | location: HG-1st Floor- Foyer

Canvas link: https://canvas.vu.nl/courses/76599

Master Psychology
There is a general introduction for all students who have completed the Bachelor's programme at another university and are not yet familiar with VU's systems, after which there is an introduction to the different tracks. 

General introduction
Date: Friday 30 August
Time: 9:30 - 10:30
Location: HG KC-07

Work and organisational psychology
Date: Friday 30 August
Time: 11:00 - 13:30
Location: NU-3B19

Research Master Pyschology
Optional programme in the morning in Amsterdam for which students can register later. In the afternoon there will be a welcome speech and practical information for each track by the programme director.

Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology (Research)
Date: Thursday 29 August
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
Location: MF-A307

Cognitive Neuropsychology (Research)
Date: Thursday 29 August
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
Location: MF-D665
Programme:
14.00 Welcome - Mieke Donk
14.05 Introduction Cognitive Psychology - Heleen Slagter
14.20 Introduction Clinical Neuropsychology - Lydia Krabbendam
14.35 Practical information RMCNP - Mieke Donk
14.50 How about you? - Sander Los
15.00 The big mentor show - Sander Los
15.10 Time for questions - all

Genes in Behaviour and Health (Research)
Date: Thursday 29 August
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
Location: MF A505
Programme:
14.00 – 14.20 Welcome & mutual Introduction
14.20 – 14.50 Introduction to the program, practical information, & meet the staff
14.50 – 15.05 Break
15.05 – 16.00 Poster Market and Meet the 2nd year students

Social Psychology (Research)
Date: Thursday 29 August
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
Location: MF-D565

Human Movement Sciences
Date: Monday, 26 August
Time: 15:00 - 17:00
Location: Theater 3 NU-2C33
Programme: Welcome and general information to prepare for programme. Programme director, study advisor, FSR and V.I.B. introduce themselves. 

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Sciences
Date: Thursday 12 September
Time: to be announced
Location: to be announced

Human Movement Sciences (Research)
Date: Thursday 29 August
Time: 14:00 - 18:00
Location: MF-A611
Programme:
14:00 – Information about curriculum and presentation various committees
15:30 – lab tours
17:00 – drinks

MA Theologie en Religiewetenschappen
MA Theology and Religios Studies (research)
MA Theology and Religious Studies

Your master programme is hosting a programme introduction on the VU campus. You do not need to register, but we do expect you to attend. Important information will be given so you can get off to a good start with your studies.

Date: Monday, September 2, 2024
Time: 13:30 – 16:00
Starting location: 08A33, Main Building  

You can find the full programme in Canvas (the digital learning environment of VU Amsterdam). Students with a valid VUnetID will receive invitations to their program's Canvas course in the second half of August. Don't have a VUnetID yet? Make sure you complete your programme application as soon as possible.

Public Administration(track Artificial Intelligence and Governance), Communication Science, Culture, Organization and Management, Political Science, Social and Cultural Anthropology, Social Sciences for a Digital Society (research) 

On the digital education platform Canvas, you can find the full programme of the Faculty Introduction for the premasters. Don't have a VUnetID yet? Then make sure you complete your study application as soon as possible.

All Masters programmes have a joint introduction afternoon on campus, because all these programmes are part of the Faculty of Social Sciences. During this afternoon, you get to know the Faculty, your programme and your fellow students. You will first be welcomed by the Faculty and then you will meet your fellow students from your own study programme for important information about your studies. The Study Association of our faculty EOS will provide a social part with introductory activities and a closing drink. If you have any questions about registering for courses, you can also drop by during the Education Office's walk-in hour. You can also read the manual of all VU's digital systems such as Canvas and VU.nl. You do not have to register for this afternoon, nor is it compulsory, but we do think it is very important that you come.

When: Friday 30th August

Time: 15:00 - 18:00 uur 

Location: Lecture hall HG-KC07 (Main Building)

Check out more details about the afternoon, as well as additional information at canvas:   https://canvas.vu.nl/enroll/FFXEBY

MA Communication and Information Studies*
MA Heritage Studies
MA Philosophy
MA History
MA Filosofie van Cultuur en Bestuur
MA Arts & Culture
MA Literary Studies
MA Linguistics
Humanities Research Master

Your master programme is hosting a programme introduction on the VU campus. You do not need to register, but we do expect you to attend. Important information will be given so you can get off to a good start with your studies.

Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024
Starting location: KC-07, Main Building
Time:
13:30 – 17:00 (for students new at VU Amsterdam)
14:30 – 17:00 (for students who already studied at VU Amsterdam)

* A different introduction programme is organized for students of the master CIW - track Journalism. Your study programme will inform you further about this.

You can find the full programme in Canvas (the digital learning environment of VU Amsterdam). Students with a valid VUnetID will receive invitations to their program's Canvas course in the second half of August. Don't have a VUnetID yet? Make sure you complete your programme application as soon as possible.

MA Curating Arts and Cultures

Your programme will inform you about your programme's induction programme in the summer.

Ma Archaeology, Ma Classics & Ancient Civilizations, Ma Classics & Ancient Civilizations (research)

The introduction for masterstudents of Archaeology, Ancient Studies en Ancient Studies (research) is organized together with the UvA. In the summer you will receive more information about your study programme and the specific rules that apply to your study.

During the study programme introduction you will receive important information about your programme and studying at VU. You can also meet your fellow students and get to know the student advisors, Career Services, the study associations and the FSR (Faculty Student Council). The programme introduction is free of charge. This introduction is compulsory if you obtained your bachelor's degree at another university. If you already study at the VU, the meeting is also useful, but not all information will be new to you. Make a note of the date in your agenda!

Please note: in addition to this general study programme introduction, there will also be introductory meetings for the various master's programmes and specialisations. Dates and locations can be found in our Canvas course. 

For all English master programmes and specialisations

Date: Thursday, August 29 

Time: 14:00 - 15:20 hrs

Location: HG-02A00 (Main building)

For the complete programme and more information, check this Canvas course (log in with your VUnetID).

More information about the faculty introduction days of MED will follow at a later time. Keep an eye on this page.

We’re looking forward to meeting all upcoming master students at School of Business and Economics (SBE) during the Master Introduction 2024-2025!

The Master Introduction is the best way to prepare for the start of your master's programme; you will receive essential information about the master's programme and what it's like to study at VU Amsterdam. You’ll meet the programme management and your fellow students, we highly expect your attendance. Participating in the Master Introduction will ensure a good start to your new academic journey, so don't miss it!

MSc Econometrics & Operations Research (all tracks):

Date: Thursday August 29, 2024

Time: 10.30h – 18.00h

Location: Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Main Building (HG-16A00 Kerkzaal, 16th floor)

Please register (free of charge) here.

MSc Accounting, MSc Business Administration (all specializations), MSc Digital Business and Innovation, MSC Economics, MSc Finance (all specializations), MSc Marketing, MSc Spatial, Transport and Environmental Economics, MSc Transport and Supply Chain Management

Date: Friday August 30, 2024

Time: 12.00h – 18.00h

Location: Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Main Building (Aula, first floor)

Click here for detailed information and registration.

MSc Entrepreneurship

Date: Monday September 2, 2024

Time: 13.30h – 17.00h

Location: House of Watt (James Wattstraat 73, Amsterdam)

If you have any questions about the Master Introduction for MSc Entrepreneurship please contact events-eb@uva.nl.  

Premaster students participate in the study programme introduction of the master's programmes, except the premaster students of the Health Sciences programme. This programme has a separate study programme introduction. The study programme introduction is free of charge. Make a note of the date in your agenda. For important information you will need at the beginning of your studies, click on the Canvas link of your program and then click further on the 'Modules' item. You can only log into Canvas once you are fully enrolled and have accepted the Canvas' invitation email.

Artificial Intelligence – Friday 30 August

Programme:
Course registration: 13.00 – 13.30 | location: TenT
Introduction: 13.30 – 15:00 | location: Theatre 1 NU-00C07
Drinks: 15.00 – 16.00 | location: HG-1st Floor- Foyer

Canvas link: https://canvas.vu.nl/courses/76591

Bioinformatics and Systems Biology (joint degree) - Friday 30 August

Programme:
Course registration: 15.00 – 15.30 | location: TenT
Introduction: 15.30 - 17.00 | location: MF-FG2
Drinks: 17.00 – 18.00 | location: HG-1st Floor- Foyer

Canvas link: https://canvas.vu.nl/courses/76595

Biomedical Technology and Physics - Thursday 29 August

Programme:
Course registration: 14.00 – 14.30 | location: TenT
Introduction: 14.30 - 16.00 | location: Theatre 3 NU-2C33
Drinks: 16.00 – 17.00 | location: HG-1st Floor- Foyer

Canvas link: https://canvas.vu.nl/courses/76581

Business Analytics - Friday 30 August

Programme:
Course registration: 15.00 – 15.30 | location: TenT
Introduction: 15.30 - 17.00 | location: HG-11A33
Drinks: 17.00 – 18.00 | location: HG-1st Floor- Foyer

Canvas link: https://canvas.vu.nl/courses/76596

Computer Science (joint degree)- Friday 30 August

Programme:
Course registration: 14.00 – 14.30 | location: TenT
Introduction: 14.30 - 16.00 | location: MF-FG1
Drinks: 16.00 – 17.00 | location: HG-1st Floor- Foyer

Canvas link: https://canvas.vu.nl/courses/76592

Ecology and Evolution - Thursday 29 August

Programme:
Course registration: 13.00 – 13.30 | location: TenT
Introduction: 13.30 - 15.00 | location: HG-13A33
Drinks: 15.00 – 16.00 | location:  HG-1st Floor- Foyer

Canvas link: https://canvas.vu.nl/courses/76582

Environment and Resource Management Monday 2 – Wednesday 4 September

All the information about the study programme Introduction days is placed on the ERM Canvas Community Page.

Monday (2 September 2024): General Introduction

09.00 – 09.45 – Welcome to ERM - location: Theatre 7 NU-4C11 

09.45 – 10.30 – Get acquainted with each other – location: Theatre 7 NU-4C11

10.30 – 10.40 – Break

10.40 – 12.00 – Information about ERM – location: HG-08A00

Tuesday (3 September 2024): Introduction to Specialisations

09.00 – 09.45 – Energy and Climate – location: Theatre 7 NU-4C11 

09.45 – 10.30 – Global water challenges – location: Theatre 7 NU-4C11

10.30 – 10.45 – Break

10.45 – 11.25 – Global food challenges – location: HG-08A00

11.30 – 12.10 – Ecosystem service and Biodiversity – location: HG-08A00

Wednesday (4 September 2024): Getting to know each other

Location: HG-08A00

11.00 – 12.00 – Keynote speech on sustainable careers 

12.00 – 12.45 – Get acquainted with each other

12.45 – 13.00 – Break

13.00 – 14.00 – Research project

14.00 – 14.45 – Student representatives sharing their experience in research projects

14.45 – 17.00 – Beach Volleyball & Drinks Research project – location: VU Campus Volleyball Courts

Canvas link: https://canvas.vu.nl/courses/76601

Health Sciences - Friday 30 August

Programme:
Course registration: 14.00 – 14.30 | location: TenT
Introduction: 14.30 - 16.00 | location: MF-D665
Drinks: 16.00 – 17.00 | location:  HG-1st Floor- Foyer 

Canvas link: https://canvas.vu.nl/courses/76586

Hydrology - Friday 30 August

Programme:
Course registration: 13.00 – 13.30 | location: TenT
Introduction: 13.30 - 15.00 | location: HG-12A33
Drinks: 15.00 – 16.00 | location: HG-1st Floor- Foyer 

Canvas link: https://canvas.vu.nl/courses/76598

Information Sciences - Friday 30 August

Programme:
Course registration: 15.00 – 15.30 | location: TenT
Introduction: 15.30 - 17.00 | location: MF-D565
Drinks: 17.00 – 18.00 | location: HG-1st Floor- Foyer

Canvas link: https://canvas.vu.nl/courses/76593

Mathematics - Friday 30 August

Programme:
Course registration: 14.00 – 14.30 | location: TenT
Introduction: 14.30 - 16.00 | location: HG-07A33
Drinks: 16.00 – 17.00 | location: HG-1st Floor- Foyer

Canvas link: https://canvas.vu.nl/courses/76590

Science, Business and Innovation - Friday 30 August

Programme:
Course registration: 14.00 – 14.30 | location: TenT
Introduction: 14.30 - 16.00 | location: HG-07A32
Drinks: 16.00 – 17.00 | location: HG-1st Floor- Foyer

Canvas link: https://canvas.vu.nl/courses/76599

Premaster Human Movement Sciences
Date: Thursday 29 August
Time: 10:00 - 11:00
Location: NU-3A57
Programme: Welcome and general information to prepare for the programme. Programme director, study advisor, FSR and V.I.B. introduce themselves

Premaster Theology and Religious Studies

Your premaster programme is hosting a programme introduction on the VU campus. You do not need to register, but we do expect you to attend. Important information will be given so you can get off to a good start with your studies.

Date: Monday, September 2, 2024
Time: 13:30 – 15:15
Starting location: 1H 26, BelleVUe building

You can find the full programme in Canvas (the digital learning environment of VU Amsterdam). Students with a valid VUnetID will receive invitations to their program's Canvas course in the second half of August. Don't have a VUnetID yet? Make sure you complete your programme application as soon as possible.

Political Science, Social and Cultural Anthropology,

On the digital education platform Canvas, you can find the full programme of the Faculty Introduction for the premasters. Don't have a VUnetID yet? Then make sure you complete your study application as soon as possible.

All Premasters programmes have a joint introduction afternoon on campus, because all these programmes are part of the Faculty of Social Sciences. During this afternoon, you get to know the Faculty, the campus, your programme and your fellow students. The Study Association of our faculty EOS will provide a closing drink. If you have any questions about registering for courses, you can also drop by during the Education Office's walk-in hour beforehand (starts at 12:45hrs). You can also read the manual of all VU's digital systems such as Canvas and VU.nl. You do not have to register for this afternoon, nor is it compulsory, but we do think it is important that you join.

When: Friday 30 August

Time: 14:00 - 18:00 hrs

Location: Main building lecture hall HG-KC07

For more details and other useful information, please check out canvas: https://canvas.vu.nl/enroll/8RBAN3

Premasters Faculty of Humanities

Your premaster programme is hosting a programme introduction on the VU campus. You do not need to register, but we do expect you to attend. Important information will be given so you can get off to a good start with your studies.

Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024
Starting location: HG-02A00, Main Building
Time: 15:00 – 17:00

You can find the full programme in Canvas (the digital learning environment of VU Amsterdam). Students with a valid VUnetID will receive invitations to their program's Canvas course in the second half of August. Don't have a VUnetID yet? Make sure you complete your programme application as soon as possible.