Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam: change your world

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is an internationally renowned research university founded in 1880. The university offers over 170 English taught programmes at Bachelor’s, Master’s and doctoral level to more than 24,500 students from all over the world. Students and staff of 122 nationalities create a dynamic international academic community.

The university is located in the vibrant city of Amsterdam, one of the most multicultural cities in the world, with the largest concentration of students in the Netherlands and where English is the second language spoken. The campus is surrounded by one of the most dynamic and fast-growing business districts in the Netherlands hosting over 700 companies.

With more than 24,500 students, of which 4,088 are international, the university conducts cutting-edge research into problems of societal and scientific importance. The University distinguishes itself in research and education through four interdisciplinary themes: Human Health and Life Sciences, Science for Sustainability, Connected World and Governance for Society. As a student this will help you to look beyond the boundaries of scientific disciplines, and to seek for tangible solutions for a better world.  In addition Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam regards diversity, whether in culture, conviction, nationality or prior education, as source of innovation and progress, and hence as special strength.

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers English taught Master’s degree programmes in different fields of interest, namely:

• Art, culture and history
• Behavioural and social sciences
• Computer science, mathematics and business
• Economics, business and law
• Health and movement sciences
• Language and communication
• Natural sciences
• Religion and philosophy

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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam: Student life

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is a socially engaged university that is active at the heart of the community, makes an active contribution to current developments in teaching and research, and is committed to providing teaching and research of the highest quality. The thirteen VU faculties are located on a single campus so that departments from every discipline are within walking distance of each other. This means that it is easier for the faculties to work together and for students to follow subjects offered by other departments.


More information about student life at Vrije Universiteit can be found at www.amsterdamstudents.com.

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Come to the VU Online Master’s Event on December 7.

Are you already exploring your options when it comes to a Master's programme? And would you like to know more about one or more programmes you have in mind? Then join us for the online open day at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and learn more about our Master's programmes!

The next VU Online Master's Event will take place on Tuesday 7 December from 05:00 pm to 10:00 pm (CET). We hope that it's possible in December to meet again on our campus. And if not we will organize the open day online.

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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - Impressionen zum Masterstudium

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Übersicht der Masterstudiengänge - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam: Reputation & Ranking

The overall quality of Dutch higher education is among the best in the world. The Dutch higher  education system has been ranked 7th in the world by Universitas 21, a global network of research universities. In the Academic Ranking of World Universities 2016 (Shanghai Ranking) VU Amsterdam holds a position between 101 and 150. At VU Amsterdam, generally speaking, the teaching style can be described as student-centred: we encourage students to develop their own opinions through independent and creative thinking. This means that teaching is mainly conducted in small tutorials, where interactivity is the norm rather than the exception. At every opportunity, students are encouraged to engage in constructive dialogues with their professors.

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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam: Extra information for international students

Here you can find all the extra information you will need as an international student at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

Taster Day

Join us for an online Taster Day! During this event, you will get a taste of what life is like as a student at our university. You will get to know one specific Bachelor's programme and find out what you can expect in terms of the content. There is also an opportunity to meet students who are currently following the programme.

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Promotie alumnisessies Master’s day

During the Master’s day, you can also meet our (international) alumni during several workshops. In these sessions they will tell you more about career opportunities after finishing your Master’s degree.

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Masterbrochure

You can find the Masterbrochure here

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