The ambition of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is to contribute to a better world through outstanding education and ground-breaking research as well as striving to become a place where personal development and commitment to society play a leading role.

The university is a place where people from different disciplines and backgrounds collaborate to achieve innovations and to generate new knowledge. Additionally, its teaching and research encompass the entire spectrum of academic endeavor – from the humanities, the social sciences and the natural sciences through to the life sciences and the medical sciences.

The Faculty of Science

The Faculty of Science inspires researchers and students to find sustainable solutions for complex societal issues. From forest fires to big data, from obesity to medicines and from molecules to the moon: our teaching and research programmes cover the full spectrum of the natural sciences. We share knowledge and experience with leading research institutes and industries, both here in the Netherlands and abroad.

Working at the Faculty of Science means working with students, PhD candidates and researchers, all with a clear focus on their field and a broad view of the world. We employ more than 1,250 staff members, and we are home to around 6,000 students.