Vu University (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam) is a leading international research university located in the vibrant heart of Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Founded in 1880, Vu University currently has over 26,000 students from more than 100 countries enrolled in its numerous undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate programs.
The university’s research output is among the highest in Europe and its main campus – located on one of Amsterdam’s most beautiful canals – is home to eight faculties: Economics and Business, Law, Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, Dentistry, Medicine, Earth and Life Sciences, and Biomedical Sciences. The university also has two large hospitals affiliated with it: the VU University Medical Center and the AMC-UvA Medical Center.
Vu University offers an excellent education at all levels. Its bachelor’s programs are highly regarded by employers and its master’s programs rank among the best in Europe. The university has a strong commitment to internationalization and offers a wide range of English-taught courses at both the undergraduate and graduate level. In addition, Vu University offers a number of unique double degree programs which allow students to combine studies at two different universities – such as Vu University and Columbia University in New York City.
The university’s research output is world-class. It is ranked 3rd in Europe for citation impact (based on data from Thomson Reuters) and 9th worldwide for academic reputation (based on data from Quacquarelli Symonds). The university attracts top researchers from all over the world – including Nobel Laureates – who contribute to its cutting-edge research across all disciplines. Recent breakthroughs include discoveries related to cancer immunotherapy, quantum computing, artificial intelligence & machine learning.