Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

121st
World University Rankings 2023
201–300th
Impact Rankings 2022
151-175th
World Reputation Rankings 2022
De Boelelaan 1105, Amsterdam, 1081 HV, Netherlands

About Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Since its foundation, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) has stood for scientific and value-driven education, research and knowledge transfer. We are free thinkers with expertise and A Broader Mind. And we work together to build a better world for people and the planet. We are a university with a focus on society.

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Key statistics

  • 29,796
    Number of FTE Students
    (1)
  • 56 : 44
    Student Ratio of Females to Males
    (1)
  • 16%
    Percentage of International Students
    (1)
  • 19.8
    No. of students per staff
    (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) 2023 World University Rankings

Subjects taught at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

  • Arts & humanities

    • Architecture
    • Archaeology
    • Art, Performing Arts & Design
    • History, Philosophy & Theology
    • Languages, Literature & Linguistics
  • Physical sciences

    • Mathematics & Statistics
    • Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
    • Chemistry
    • Physics & Astronomy
  • Business & economics

    • Economics & Econometrics
    • Accounting & Finance
    • Business & Management
  • Social sciences

    • Sociology
    • Politics & International Studies (incl Development Studies)
    • Geography
    • Communication & Media Studies
  • Clinical, pre-clinical & health

    • Other Health
    • Medicine & Dentistry
  • Law

    • Law
  • Computer science

    • Computer Science
  • Education

    • Education
  • Life sciences

    • Sport Science
    • Agriculture & Forestry
    • Biological Sciences
  • Engineering & technology

    • Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
  • Psychology

    • Psychology