Free University of Amsterdam – Exchange Programme

Since its foundation in 1880, Free University of Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) has stood for scientific and value-driven education, research and knowledge transfer. Its members are free thinkers with expertise and A Broader Mind. Its community works together to build a better world for people and the planet. It focuses on four profile themes: Connected World, Governance for Society, Human Health and Life Sciences, and Science for Sustainability.

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

VU Amsterdam is nowadays home to nearly 32,000 students.