Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Since its foundation, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam has stood for scientific and value-driven education, research and knowledge transfer.

UNIVERSITY WITH A FOCUS ON SOCIETY

The world is facing major challenges, while there are growing divisions within society. This calls for science with a conscience. With expertise, open mindedness, enterprising spirit and multidisciplinary approach, the university works on developing sustainable solutions that impact society. It focuses on four profile themes:

• Connected World,
• Governance for Society,
• Human Health and Life Sciences, and
• Science for Sustainability

UNIQUE AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY UNIVERSITY

VU Amsterdam is a unique university with faculties in the humanities, STEM, social sciences and medical sciences. It combines a top position in research with a strong social orientation, which has resulted in an excellent international reputation. The university’s education and research are distinctly multidisciplinary. This is reinforced by the fact that its faculties are all located on one campus in the heart of the Zuidas Knowledge District, sharing its excellent national and international position and accessibility.