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
- 29,796Number of FTE Students(1)
- 56 : 44Student Ratio of Females to Males(1)
- 16%Percentage of International Students(1)
- 19.8No. 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