Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
- Netherlands
- Founded 1880
Overview
The Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is a public research university in Amsterdam, Netherlands, founded in 1880. The VU Amsterdam is one of two large, publicly funded research universities in the city, the other being the University of Amsterdam (UvA).
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Key facts
| Founded | 1880Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|
| Main location | VU Main buildingSource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Staff | 2,200 (year not stated)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Website | vu.nl (opens in a new tab) |
| Official account (opens in a new tab) |
Data read on 12 November 2026. Check the university's own site for current details.
Scholarships for international students
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People who studied here
- Jan Peter Balkenende (opens in a new tab)Prime Minister of the Netherlands from 2002 to 2010
- Pim Fortuyn (opens in a new tab)Dutch politician (1948–2002)
- Reza Ghoochannejhad (opens in a new tab)Iranian footballer (born 1987)
- Ellen van Dijk (opens in a new tab)Dutch professional road and track racing cyclist
- Barend Biesheuvel (opens in a new tab)Prime Minister of the Netherlands (1920–2001)
- Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius (opens in a new tab)Dutch politician (born 1977)
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