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VU Amsterdam is home to 133 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 Rike Jensen Germany

"I always wanted to study abroad and be surrounded by people from various cultures with different backgrounds. At the same time, I wanted to have an impact in this world and help to improve it. My field of study combines all of that. I get to meet interesting people and learn about the most fundamental principles of life. This experience gets only better with the location Amsterdam and all the fun opportunities it has to offer." Biomedical Sciences

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Dora Angelache Romania

"The idea of moving to a whole new country was a mixture of feelings for me: from thrill and excitement to worry. But now, after a year here, I can say Amsterdam was the best choice I could have made. A lively city filled with exciting opportunities and friendly people that guide you along the way. My courses at VU Amsterdam introduced me to many other internationals and broadened my perspective. Now, I am only looking forward to the future!" Law in Society

Ana de Menezes Silva Portugal

"Choosing IBA at VU Amsterdam was one of my first big decisions, and I couldn't be more proud. My course taught me to analyse cultures and expand my interest in international business. More, moving from a collectivist to an individualistic culture created life-changing experiences. This charming city gave me independence, vast numbers of international friends, and access to outstanding education quality and facilities." International Business Administration Shadman Sahil Chowdhury Bangladesh

"I had high expectations from Amsterdam when I moved here and I can say that I am far from disappointed. From experiencing the liveliness of the city, to meeting such a diverse population, I could not have been happier to be an Amsterdammer. With my first year coming to an end, I am yet to come to terms with the Dutch cuisine, but I am thrilled to find out what the next couple of years in this outstanding city have in store for me." Computer Science