Which OMPT does Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU) require?
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU), based in Amsterdam, accepts the OMPT to clear a maths deficiency for all programmes that have a mathematics entry requirement, across economics, social sciences and STEM.
Economics and social-science programmes tend to map to OMPT-A or OMPT-E, while STEM programmes lean towards OMPT-B or OMPT-D — but the VU does not publish a single public mapping, so check your programme.
The exact OMPT variant per programme is not always published. Use the list below as a starting point and always check your specific programme's admission page.
Read the full guides: OMPT-A guide · OMPT-B guide · OMPT-D guide · OMPT-E guide.
What these variants cover
- OMPT-A — algebra core (numbers, algebra, linear & quadratic equations, functions, exponentials & logarithms) through introductory differentiation (52 questions / 120 min).
- OMPT-B — everything in OMPT-A plus trigonometry and integration; the most extensive variant (64 questions / 150 min).
- OMPT-D — the calculus-intensive STEM variant: full differentiation, trigonometry, geometry and integration, designed around the Dutch Wiskunde B level (21 long open questions / 180 min).
- OMPT-E — the statistics-flavoured variant: an algebra core plus descriptive statistics, probability, combinatorics, random variables and common distributions, with no calculus (40 questions / 120 min).
Sitting the wrong variant usually means paying and sitting again, so the single most important step is to confirm the exact variant your programme lists before you book.
Why prepare before you book
The official OMPT is not a free formative test. A single attempt costs €240 (€270 for OMPT-D/F), at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU) you typically get up to 2 attempts, and results can take up to 8 working days — long enough to threaten an enrolment deadline if you fail. Pass marks for the OMPT generally run from 55% to 75% depending on the programme.
Walking in underprepared is the expensive option. Train to the pass mark first — for the price of a couple of coffees — then book the official exam once you are consistently scoring above it.
Because limits and cutoffs differ by programme, confirm how many OMPT attempts Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU) allows and map out key OMPT dates for VU Amsterdam, including Studielink deadlines, before you commit to a test date.
When you are ready to book, see OMPT registration & test dates for the step-by-step process.
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