- #221 QS Global World Ranking
- PublicStatus
- Very HighResearch Output
- 31,254Total Students
- 2,648Faculty
- 6,573Int'l Students
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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
About
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is an internationally renowned research university founded in 1880 . The university offers 98 English taught programmes at Bachelor’s, Master’s and doctoral level. Students and staff of 78 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 23,000 students, of which 3000 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.
For more information go to: www.vuamsterdam.com
About
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is an internationally renowned research university founded in 1880 . The university offers 98 English taught programmes at Bachelor’s, Master’s and doctoral level. Students and staff of 78 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 23,000 students, of which 3000 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.
For more information go to: www.vuamsterdam.com
University highlights
- 2012#177
- 2014#=181
- 2015#=171
- 2016#176
- 2017#199
- 2018#218
- 2019#=231
- 2020#=219
- 2021#=236
- 2022#=209
- 2023#214
- 2024#207
- 2025#221
Campus locations
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam,
De Boelelaan 1105 , Amsterdam , Netherlands , 1081 HV
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