Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Ever since it was founded in 1880, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) has been known for its distinctive approach to knowledge. VU Amsterdam is an open organisation, strongly linked to people and society. What matters is not just the acquisition of a greater depth of knowledge, but also a wider one. We ask and expect our students, researchers, PhD candidates and employees to look further – to look further than their own interests and their own field, and further than what is familiar and further than the here and now.
(THE World University Rankings)
Fast Facts
Location
- Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Number of Students
- 26,096
International
- 3,363
Faculties
- Faculty of Dentistry ACTA
- Faculty of Behavioral and Movement Sciences
- Faculty of Humanities
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Faculty of Sciences
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Theology
- VU Medical Center
- School of Business and Economics
Key strengths in teaching and research
- Earth and Life Sciences
- Sciences
- Economics and Business Administration
- Behavioural and Movement Sciences
- Theology
- Social Sciences
- Humanities
- Medical Sciences
- Law
Research
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.
Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies – QS WUR by Subject , 2019
QS Full-time MBA Rankings, 2019
Academic Ranking of World Universities 2017 (Shanghai Jiao Tong ranking)
Location
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.
The city is filled with golden Age canals lined by tilting gabled buildings are the backdrop for Amsterdam’s treasure-packed museums, vintage-filled shops and hyper-creative design, drinking and dining scenes. (Lonely Planet, 2019)
Scholarships and Funding
The Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam has various funding and scholarship arrangements in place for international students. Scholarships may be offered by the university itself, some by the Dutch Government, whilst others are country-specific scholarships or study loans, part of an agreement with funding bodies across Latin America. Below is an overview of opportunities available to Latin American students interested in studying at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.
For further information please do some research directly with these funding bodies, or contact the Inova Education team and we can assist you identifying opportunities available in your country. Note that in most cases you cannot apply for scholarships or study loans until after you have secured a university offer.
