Vrije University

Vrije University was founded in 1880 and has consistently been ranked as one of the best universities in the Netherlands. VU is one of Amsterdam's large, publicly funded research universities. This university is a 'Free' institution. This refers to the university's independence from both the state and the Dutch Reformed Church, which gave rise to its name.

VU Amsterdam consistently ranks among the top universities in the world, and it is ranked 115th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022. Teaching that is interactive and research-based will assist you in expressing your ideas and broadening your perspectives. You will develop the independence required for success by having the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to real-life challenges.

Although it was founded as a private university, it has received government funding on an as-needed basis, just like public universities, since 1970. It has 29,796 students and 3000 employees. The university has ten faculties, which offer 50 bachelor's programs, 160 master's programs, and a number of PhD programs. However, the majority of bachelor courses are taught in Dutch.

• Location: Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands.
• Phone: +31 20 598 9898
  
• Website: https://vu.nl/
  
• Ranking: 146th in the CWUR World University Ranking in 2019-2020, 171st in the QS World University Ranking in 2014. Etc.