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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (‘VU Amsterdam’) was established in 1880 by Abraham Kuyper. The university had no interference from the state or church back then. This is very unique and still shapes VU Amsterdam to this day. VU Amsterdam has and will determine its own areas of research, by creating its own study programmes and practicing its own didactic methods, which resulted in 175 English-taught...
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (‘VU Amsterdam’) was established in 1880 by Abraham Kuyper. The university had no interference from the state or church back then. This is very unique and still shapes VU Amsterdam to this day. VU Amsterdam has and will determine its own areas of research, by creating its own study programmes and practicing its own didactic methods, which resulted in 175 English-taught programmes at Bachelor’s, Masters, and Ph.D. level. We are located in the vibrant city of Amsterdam, one of the most multicultural cities in the world. The university hosts more than 26,000 students, of which more than 4,000 are international. International students and staff from 122 nationalities create a dynamic international academic community. VU Amsterdam regards diversity, whether in c...
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Summer abroad experience
August 10, 2017by: Emmanuel Ofosu - EnglandProgram: M.A. in Comm & Information Studies: Multimodal Communication
There is not much anyone can ask for after attending a two week program filled with amazing people in an amazing city. "Real cool" should be written under the promoting brochure because that is what this program has been for me. I would recommend anyone to embark on this experience!
An excellent experience studying here
August 10, 2017by: Zheng Yuntao - ChinaProgram: M.A. in Comm & Information Studies: Multimodal Communication
It's hard to describe the exciting experience of 2 weeks here by words. The living situation is so good and the students and professor here are very kind. I like the teamworks together. And VU Amsterdam summer school is reliable. I just want to recommend this program to my all classmates. It's nice to study and live here.

A delightful escapade
September 11, 2017by: M.I.H. - United StatesProgram: M.A. in Comm & Information Studies: Multimodal Communication
The emotional outcome of any experience is completely subjective. When it's going abroad, every conceivable emotion occurs and reoccurs throughout your entire stay in a foreign land. It's overwhelming, in both a positive and yes, even negative way. Me? I fell in love with Amsterdam. That's not to say I didn't have sad, angry, homesick, or stressed emotions just because I was in one of the most beautiful places in the world. It's perfectly natural to feel all those things, even while in such a magical place. For me, what rose above all the spectrum of human emotions were the moments that gave me pure elation. Elation that I may never have felt had I not gone abroad. It was a human experience I was in much need of, and I recommend it to anyone who is presented the opportunity. I love Amsterdam and everything it had to offer.
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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (‘VU Amsterdam’) was established in 1880 by Abraham Kuyper. The university had no interference from the state or church back then. This is very unique and still shapes VU Amsterdam to this day. VU Amsterdam has and will determine its own areas of research, by creating its own study programmes and practicing its own didactic methods, which resulted in 175 English-taught programmes at Bachelor’s, Masters, and Ph.D. level. We are located in the vibrant city of Amsterdam, one of the most multicultural cities in the world. The university hosts more than 26,000 students, of which more than 4,000 are international. International students and staff from 122 nationalities create a dynamic international academic community. VU Amsterdam regards diversity, whether in c...

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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (‘VU Amsterdam’) was established in 1880 by Abraham Kuyper. The university had no interference from the state or church back then. This is very unique and still shapes VU Amsterdam to this day. VU Amsterdam has and will determine its own areas of research, by creating its own study programmes and practicing its own didactic methods, which resulted in 175 English-taught programmes at Bachelor’s, Masters, and Ph.D. level. We are located in the vibrant city of Amsterdam, one of the most multicultural cities in the world. The university hosts more than 26,000 students, of which more than 4,000 are international. International students and staff from 122 nationalities create a dynamic international academic community. VU Amsterdam regards diversity, whether in c...
