Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)

Better decisions for a better world

288 Students

65% International students

43 Professors 1 English-taught programme well-prepared to take on various roles in society, including politicians, think-tank consultants, journalists, academics and leaders in the private and non-profit sectors. The programme also provides ample opportunities for students to network with potential employers while studying.

Specific admission requirements

To be eligible for admission, you must have a secondary school diploma equivalent to the Dutch VWO level, such as an IB Diploma or Abitur. Additionally, you must demonstrate proficiency in Mathematics and English. Admission to this selective programme is based on your grade point average, motivation, and suitability for the programme. For further information, please visit our website.

PPE is an exceptional interdisciplinary Bachelor's programme that directly applies the fields of Philosophy, Political Science, and Economics to tackle important societal questions. With a low student-to-teacher ratio and a high number of contact hours, PPE offers a personalised learning experience. The programme is housed within the John Stuart Mill College, which boasts its own state-of-the-art facilities located within the main building of VU Amsterdam. PPE has a truly international orientation: the majority of PPE students comes from abroad, and all students possess an international outlook on life.

Why study at this college?

In the PPE programme, teaching is divided equally between lectures and seminars to provide students with the chance to delve deeper into the material in small groups of no more than 20 students. During the first year, foundational courses are taken in the three main disciplines. From the second year onwards, students get to choose two out of the three disciplines to further deepen their knowledge.

Your future career

After completing the PPE programme, most graduates pursue a Master's degree in one of the three disciplines (Philosophy, Political Science, Economics) or in a related field. Equipped with a wide range of skills and knowledge, PPE graduates are calendar-exclamation Application deadline: Early-bird deadline: 14 February

Regular deadlines: 1 April (non-EU/EEA), 1 May (EU/EEA)

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"I have always been interested in the bigger picture and the PPE programme has already given me many of the tools necessary to understand the world better. Studying PPE means always taking more than just one subject into account, trying to understand all possible sides of an argument and combining all three subjects to find the best solution. However, it also means working together with fascinating people from all over the world with the common goal of making a meaningful contribution to society."

Jan Otte Germany Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)