Archaeology
Bachelor
Bring the past to life! Are you curious about the role of archaeological heritage in our society? Do you want to know what an archaeological find can tell you about the person who used it? Do you find it challenging to roll up your sleeves?
In the Bachelor’s Archaeology, you investigate the significance of archaeological artefacts and their impact on the present. You conduct research into the remains of all kinds of cultures, both in the classroom and in the field.
Five reasons to choose Archaeology at VU Amsterdam
- Focus on the whole of Europe: the Mediterranean region as well as central and western Europe.
- The ideal combination of study and fieldwork placements in the Netherlands, Italy and Greece.
- VU Amsterdam and the UvA have combined their knowledge and expertise in a unique collaboration.
- You can specialise in periods and areas that match your interests.
- All lectures are in the centre of Amsterdam.
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English
Title
Bachelor of Arts
Duration
3 years
ECTS credits
ECTS
The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is a student-centred system based on the student workload required to achieve the objectives of a programme of study. Its aim is to facilitate the recognition of study periods undertaken by mobile students through the transfer of credits. The ECTS is based on the principle that 60 credits are equivalent to the workload of full-time student during one academic year.
Accreditation
Tuition fee 2025/2026
EU/EEA
The EU/EEA rate is the regular fee for students from within the EU/EEA.
€ 2,601
Admission
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| € 2,601 | |
Non-EU/EEAThe non-EU/EEA rate is the rate for students from outside the EU/EEA. |
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InstitutionalThe institutional rate is for all students who have already obtained a bachelor’s or master’s degree and who want to start a second programme leading to a degree at the same level or at a lower level. |
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| € 2,695 | |
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| Start date | App. deadline EU/EEA | App. deadline Non-EU/EEA |
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| 1 Sep '26 | 1 May '26 | 1 Apr '26 |
| 1 Sep '27 | 1 May '27 | 1 Apr '27 |
| 1 Sep '28 | 1 May '28 | 1 Apr '28 |
Scholarships
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Contact
Main addressDe Boelelaan 1105
1081 HV Amsterdam
020-5985020
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