Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

School

Location

Vrije Universiteit’s campus is located in Amsterdam’s Zuidas Knowledge District with modern education and research facilities equipped with cutting-edge technology, the campus brings together students, the business community, and civil society organizations in an environment that inspires collaboration. 

VU Amsterdam is an international community that emphasizes collaboration with the business community and civil society organizations. The VU Campus is continually undergoing development in order to meet the ever-changing demands of our times. 

Accreditations

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is accredited by NVAO, the Accreditation Organization of the Netherlands & Flanders. This ensures consistent quality assessment of programs and VU’s continuous effort to refine and adapt their curricula to fit the needs of an ever-changing society. 

Programs

VU Amsterdam offers a range of Master’s degree programs diving into areas like Earth & Sustainability, Economics, Behavior & Society, Arts & literature, Law & Governance, Engineering, and many more. 

The programs take between one to two years to complete and VU has made certain programs available in part-time formats for the working professional who needs that added flexibility into the schedule. 

Scholarships

VU Amsterdam offers merit-based scholarships to prospective students in which students can apply for more than one scholarship but only receive one. An example of a scholarship offered by VU is the Photographer/Videographer Scholarship, awarded to a talented student videographer and photographer worth €2,500.  

Fun fact

VU Amsterdam has developed a course that encourages students and professionals to be open-minded, to be people with “ A Broader Mind” who expand their scope academically and develop personally while engaging socially. The concept aids VU Amsterdam in finding sustainable solutions and making a consistent effort to work toward the betterment of society as a collective.