While you are on the program, you might find it helpful to outline your budget for the entire time that you're in Santiago. First, consider your limits for the semester – what is the number you don’t want to or can't exceed? Is it a hard limit or a soft limit? You need to keep this number in mind, because it will form the base of your entire budgeting plan. Next, look at the costs of your needs, wants and emergencies. Examples of each: Needs: Food, transit, school supplies, toiletries if you run out, health Wants: Travel, fun activities, shopping and souvenirs Emergency spending: health...

University Course Enrollment You will need to complete the first step of the VU Course Enrollment process by submitting your preferred courses in your Study Plan Form available in your MyIESAbroad account. Please make sure that you have discussed your course option with your current college or university advisor to determine if the course you will be taking are approved as transferable credits. Please be sure to include alternate choices, in case your first course choice is not available or there are time conflicts. Familiarize yourself with the course requirements as well. Your preferred...

As an IES Abroad student, your course of study at the VU may vary. For current course options, please visit the VU website for Exchange Programs. Following admission to the program, you will further receive specific course information. Once you are on the VU website, please click on the "Exchange" tab, select the relevant academic year (2025-2026) and then click on "Programme". Then select "Bachelor's courses" and browse courses in your desired faculty/facilities. Please pay special attention to any pre-requisites listed for courses you select. "Recommended Background Knowledge" is considered...

Students taking a single course at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU), are required to partake in mandatory orientation at the partner university. Students who fail to attend this orientation, will have their course registration cancelled by the partner institution.

Students taking a single course at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU), are required to partake in mandatory orientation at the partner university. Students who fail to attend this orientation, will have their course registration cancelled by the partner institution.

Spring 2026 Program Calendar will be available in November!