Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Location

Vrije Universiteit is located in a well-known and populated city of Netherlands. Amsterdam is arguably one of the most visited cities in the world. From Amsterdam canals to world-well known Amsterdam exhibition halls and recorded Amsterdam sights, it is a standout amongst the most sentimental and lovely urban communities in Europe.

Amsterdam is additionally a city of peace and diversity. It has every one of the advantages of a major city: rich culture, enthusiastic Amsterdam nightlife, global eateries, good transport - however is calm, and to a great extent on account of its broad trenches, has a little road traffic. In this city, your destination is never far away, yet get a bicycle for a beautiful nearby experience.

Campus

The university's central campus of today in Amsterdam's Zuidas district features all facilities for teaching and research. It is also an easily accessible metropolitan meeting place thanks to its Zuidas location in the immediate vicinity of Schiphol Airport. Interestingly, VU Amsterdam is an international community that works together with knowledge partners, civil society and business. New teaching and working styles are taking shape now and in the future in the foyers, open-plan offices, and coffee corners. With the arrival of on-campus student housing and extensive sports and cultural program, the campus is becoming a city within the city. All university buildings are situated on one site, with teaching & research facilities and several leisure activities altogether. It is situated in the business district of Amsterdam so that during your studies you can also get a glimpse of the business world.

Residing Options

Accommodation is an issue particularly in a big and expensive city like Amsterdam. But the university tries its best to help international students to get a place to live. Especially in the case of exchange students, University provides furnished to almost every student.

Faculty

University, as of 2014, had a student population of 23,656 and faculty was 2,263. Which makes a balanced faculty to student ratio of 1:11. The academic staff consists of highly educated skilled professors, associate professors, senior lecturers, and other lecturers from prestigious institutes all over the world.