Globe Our students

VU Amsterdam is home to 130 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 our university, 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 S. Doyágüez Sánchez Spain

"People always talk about the beautiful part of leaving your country to study or work, and it is true that it is a precious and enriching experience. But let’s be honest, there are also difficult moments when you miss your family and friends, the traditions and customs of your country and even its smells! However, Amsterdam is a beautiful city that offers great opportunities and adventures. I feel that I am learning and living moments that will stay with me forever. In addition, the education in this country and at VU Amsterdam in particular is especially good. There is a huge number of international students from whom you will learn a million things! All in all, this is an outstanding and unique experience."

Science, Business and Innovation

Omar Araujo Mexico

"One of the things that drove me to study at VU Amsterdam was learning about its focus and student wellness-centred culture. After almost a year here, I see this is absolutely true in more ways I could have ever imagined. I lived my entire life in Mexico before coming to the Netherlands; studying with people from all over the world has expanded my horizons, while living in a multicultural city proves to help me grow as a student, professional and human being, day after day."

Transport

& Supply Chain Management

Hidekazu Fukuda

Japan

"After working as a market research analyst in the United States for four years, I wanted a more challenging and impactful career, which led me to pursue a Master's in Business Administration: Management Consulting at VU Amsterdam. The programme's comprehensive curriculum and emphasis on practical experience were aligned with my career goals. Exploring Amsterdam's rich history and culture and meeting people from all over the world are valuable experiences. I appreciate the international and welcoming atmosphere in the Netherlands and Amsterdam."

Business Administration: Management Consulting

Hacel Grace Dela Cruz

Philippines

"I decided to pursue my Master’s degree at VU Amsterdam because when I took a short summer course years before, I fell in love with VU Amsterdam’s interdisciplinary approach to teaching. In my current LL.M. programme for example, students are not only taught the relevant laws but also how to approach legal principles critically through the lens of ethics, human rights and security. Not to mention, the lively, friendly and laid-back vibe of Amsterdam has made learning so much more enjoyable! Hartstikke

bedankt, VU Amsterdam!" International Technology Law

Mary Cassidy

Nigeria

"Working with the State Ministry of Health of my country to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic stirred a desire in me to gain more knowledge about the public health field. I wanted to go for a Global North experience to balance what I had in the South and to develop my research skills, thus I opted for the Master’s in Global Health Research. I love that the teaching methods are interactive with immense support from teachers and staff, the campus, the interesting Dutch culture, the beauty of the city’s scenery and the internationally diverse academic setting; all this has been a truly rewarding experience."

Global Health – Research Master