Vrije University Amsterdam
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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) is a public research university located in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It was founded in 1880 and is one of the leading universities in the Netherlands and Europe. VU Amsterdam offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in a variety of fields, including business, engineering, science, social sciences, and humanities. VU Amsterdam is known for its strong focus on research and its commitment to internationalization.
Here are some of the things that prospective students from the United States should know about VU Amsterdam:
- The language of instruction for most programs at VU Amsterdam is English, but there are also some programs offered in Dutch.
- The tuition fees for international students at VU Amsterdam are around €15,000 per year.
- VU Amsterdam has a good reputation for its teaching and research. The university has a number of research institutes and centers, and its faculty members publish regularly in international journals.
- VU Amsterdam is located in Amsterdam, a vibrant and cosmopolitan city in the Netherlands. Amsterdam offers a variety of cultural and recreational opportunities, and it is also a major center for business and technology.
Student Life
There are study associations and student associations at VU. Study associations are connected to a student's department of study and offer academic and social opportunities. Student associations offer various clubs around sports, the arts, religion, Model UN, and international relations. For under 30 euros a month, students can join the VU Sports Centre. In addition to fitness facilities, classes are held for toning, aerobics, Zumba, pilates, yoga, boxing, kickboxing, ice skating, spinning, and sports (badminton, basketball, tennis, and volleyball). They are also home to 26 sports clubs.
Housing
The international office provides housing for international students for up to one year, but it is not guaranteed. Generally, if students apply by the deadlines given, they will receive a housing offer. Rooms are all singles with shared or private baths and range from 350-750 euros per month. Housing is located less than 5 minutes from campus by bike.
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Unlike many European schools that have buildings throughout the city, all of the buildings for VU are situated together in a square in southern Amsterdam. The outdoor courtyard between the buildings is a popular place for students to gather when the weather is nice and is frequented by food trucks.
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