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VU Amsterdam is home to 118 nationalities, making us a truly international and diverse university. Our students come from all around the globe to study at our campus. Curious to find out how they feel about the Netherlands and the city of Amsterdam? On this page you can find several testimonials from students, who all took the leap and chose to follow a Bachelor’s programme at VU Amsterdam.

Sofía Vargas Chile

“During my last years of high school, I realised VU Amsterdam was the best choice for me. My field of study is giving me all the tools I need to carry out my projects. I will never have regrets about my decision; the city is wonderful, people are very nice and friendly, the university has lot of study facilities and there are a lot of internationals.” International Business Administration

Jonatham Limm United States of America

“One of the first things I noticed after moving from Los Angeles, was how calm yet lively everything is. Amsterdam itself gives the perfect balance between work and fun. The beautiful thing about this is that everyone can have their own unique experience of Amsterdam that is not defined already. This will give you the ability to not only surround yourself with like-minded people, but also to discover more about yourself.” Mathematics

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Valeriya Komarnitskaya Russia

"Studying at VU Amsterdam and living in Amsterdam is like looking through a kaleidoscope: there is something special and beautiful everywhere you look. I have always wanted to live and study among bright minds of diverse backgrounds - it broadens your horizons and gives a different perspective on everyday life. Amsterdam is welcoming and relaxing, there are always events going on. I am incredibly happy with my decision to live in this lovely city; it feels like home to me." Computer Science

Jan Otte Germany

"With the first year being almost over I am still amazed by how my life changed over the last few months. While moving to Amsterdam seemed like a daunting task initially, the university housing service and the student community made me feel at home pretty quickly. PPE profoundly challenged my thinking, led me to reevaluate some of my beliefs and taught me so much about those of others Studying PPE means working together with fascinating people from all over the world with the common goal of making a meaningful contribution to society." Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) Disha Parta De India

“Amsterdam is a city that interests everyone as it has loads of activities. Things I love most are how naturefriendly the city is, and cycling to university. It helps me clear my head, plan my day and reconnect with nature. There are lots of events and get-togethers that take place, which has helped me meet new people and added more memorable experiences to my life.” Econometrics and Data Science