application information

There is one application for students applying to a Gies Global semester study abroad program. You will be matched with a program of best fit. You are able to list your location preferences on your application. Click the button above to start an application.

Information:

After you have committed to your program through your UIUC My Study Abroad application, Gies Business Study Abroad will nominate you to your host university. Nominations are made in late February for fall participants and early October for spring participants. You will receive an email from VU Amsterdam with the application instructions and the exact due date within two weeks of nominations.  You should complete the application as soon as possible to ensure it is submitted by the application deadline. This will ensure you will be accepted in time to receive the acceptance package to begin making travel and housing arrangements. If you need your UIUC transcript, you can download it from documents section of your UIUC My Study Abroad application.

For Fall: the VU Incoming Exchange team will contact the nominated students at the end of March/early April from incoming@vu.nl with instructions for submitting  applications.

Any questions about visas can be sent to: studentimmigration@vu.nl

VU Amsterdam Requirements:

• Minimum cumulative GPA: 3.00 on a 4.00 scale

• Good academic standing

• Must have completed 2 semesters at a college or university at the time of application

Host Institution Deadline:

• Fall Semester: February 1st 

• If applying for both Fall and Spring options on application: February 1st

• Spring Semester :

  • Spring only (Early Access): February 1st

  • Additional rounds: June 15th and September 1st

  • Any remaining spots for Spring programs after the February 1st deadline will be open for the June 15th deadline. If available, they will also be open for the September 1st deadline.

• Note: Study abroad slots for each location are given out first in the Fall. Any remaining slots will be given in the Spring semester. If location is your top priority, we recommend applying for the Fall semester.