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
- 31,761Number of FTE Students(1)
- 27%Proportion of ISR Publications(1)
- 57 : 43Student Ratio of Females to Males(1)
- 20%Percentage of International Students(1)
- 17.5No. of students per staff(1)
Based on data collected for the (1) 2025 World University Rankings
Subjects taught at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Physical sciences
- Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
- Chemistry
- Physics & Astronomy
- Mathematics & Statistics
Arts & humanities
- History, Philosophy & Theology
- Art, Performing Arts & Design
- Languages, Literature & Linguistics
- Archaeology
- Architecture
Social sciences
- Politics & International Studies (incl Development Studies)
- Sociology
- Communication & Media Studies
- Geography
Law
- Law
Life sciences
- Biological Sciences
- Sport Science
- Agriculture & Forestry
Business & economics
- Business & Management
- Economics & Econometrics
- Accounting & Finance
Clinical, pre-clinical & health
- Other Health
- Medicine & Dentistry
Engineering & technology
- Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Education
- Education
Computer science
- Computer Science
Psychology
- Psychology
