Why choose VU University?

Six main reasons

1) Quality of education
The VU has a sterling reputation for the fine quality of its teaching. You work in relatively small groups, in which considerable emphasis is put on interaction and a personal approach.

2) Personal support
The VU gives considerable attention to personal guidance. Right at the start of your exchange period, you will be introduced to the employees of the International Office. They will be your contact persons for the entire period of your stay at VU and will be there to help you with any questions regarding example courses, housing, visa or personal issues.

3) Unique identity
Historically, VU University Amsterdam was based on Christian ideology. This is why we highly value our place and function in society. We feel that academic work cannot take place in isolation from what is going on in society in terms of norms and values, philosophy and religion.

4) Easily accessible
The VU University Amsterdam is readily accessible by public transport. Amsterdam-Zuid Station is within walking distance of the VU main buildings. There is also a rapid tram and a metro connection to Amsterdam Central Station and Schiphol Airport is only 5 minutes away by train.

5) Practical location
Almost all of the VU students, staff, facilities and programmes are located on one campus in Amsterdam-Buitenveldert.

6) Lively Amsterdam
As a student of the VU, you benefit from all the advantages the capital offers. In about fifteen minutes you are in the lively, historic centre of Amsterdam, where you will find its numerous shops, theatres, cinemas, parks and cafes.