Universities in Amsterdam | Research universities

Updated on Aug 13, 2025

Looking to study at a university in Amsterdam? Find your perfect study programme with our list of research universities.

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University of Amsterdam (UvA)

The University of Amsterdam began in the Golden Age as a school to train students in trade and philosophy, the Netherlands’ great specialities of the time. Now it is a large university with seven faculties: Humanities, Social and Behavioural Sciences, Economics and Business, Law, Science, Medicine and Dentistry.

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Vrije University Amsterdam (VU)

The Free University Amsterdam, founded in 1880, was originally only for Reformed Christians, but is now known for its open organisation and its emphasis on social involvement. Its streams include Human Health and Life Sciences, Science for Sustainability, Connected World (technological and digital innovations) and Professional Services, which are designed to help students look beyond the boundaries of specific disciplines and make use of their knowledge beyond academia.

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