Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU)
Amsterdam, NetherlandsQS World Ranking #230
University profile
About
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, commonly known as VU Amsterdam, is a public research university in Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands. Its teaching and research span a full range of disciplines including science, medicine, social sciences, law, economics, and the humanities, with much activity concentrated on its campus in the city's Zuidas business district. It is recognised by its distinctive griffin symbol and is known for interdisciplinary research and a strong focus on social relevance.
Why international students choose it
- International students are attracted to VU Amsterdam by its location in a major, highly international capital city, its broad academic portfolio, and its campus within Amsterdam's Zuidas district
- The university offers many English-taught bachelor's and master's programmes and provides well-developed support and a large, diverse international community
