How To Be A Successful University

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1 VU University Amsterdam Inspiring Innovative Involved

2 History Founded in 1880 as a Christian university with 3 faculties, 5 professors and 5 students Fully state funded since the late 1960s 125-year anniversary in 2005 VU University Amsterdam still retains its tradition of Christian standards and values. This finds expression in the emphasis placed upon social involvement in the university s teaching and research programmes.

3 Facts and Figures faculties 6 interfaculty institutes 149 degree programmes (Bachelor s, Master s) PhD programmes Increasing student numbers and budget 19,000 students, 4,000 employees, including 2,000 academics Culture short lines of communication, clear organization, small-scale

4 Mission Inspiring VU University Amsterdam offers an inspiring study environment capable of providing students with the most suitable course for their needs. Innovative High quality, fundamental, innovative and socially oriented research. Involved Academic work can not be separated from the concerns of society, in terms of standards, values, philosophy and religion.

5 Organization and Management

6 Degree Programmes Over 50 broad-based Bachelor s programmes (3 years) 6,492 new students in 2006 Over 100 Master s programmes (1-2 years) 2,823 new students in English-language Master s Research Master s More analytical approach (2 years) Top Master s International, multidisciplinary programmes based on outstanding research

7 Top Master s Oncology (MSc) Social Psychology (MSc) Neurosciences (MSc) Geosciences of Basins and Lithosphere (MSc) Biomolecular Sciences: Systems Biology (MSc) Parallel and Distributed Computer Systems (MSc) Economics (MPhil) Linguistics (MPhil)

8 Faculties Faculty of Arts Faculty of Dentistry / ACTA Faculty of Economics and Business Administration Faculty of Earth and Life Sciences Faculty of Human Movement Sciences Faculty of Law Faculty of Medicine Faculty of Philosophy Faculty of Psychology and Education Faculty of Sciences Faculty of Social Sciences Faculty of Theology

9 Approach to Education Academic citizenship interdisciplinary, intercultural, interreligious Community of learners Students and researchers learning through research Well structured and flexible study programme Prominent lecturers from the Netherlands and abroad Extra opportunities for talented students Internal and external quality assurance: accreditation

10 Research Areas Health and disease System Earth Computerization and digitization Economics and society Legal and administrative issues Communication, knowledge and meaning

11 Research Profile Interdisciplinary research linked with Top Master s Academic renewal Social relevance Compact campus stimulates closer collaboration

12 Research Facts 300 professors 241 doctorates obtained (in 2005) 5536 academic publications (in 2005) 150 research programmes Lead institution for 6 research schools Participates in 30 research schools

13 Top Scientists Peter Nijkamp Professor of Regional and Urban Economics Spinoza Prize Winner; the highest scientific award in the Netherlands Dorret Boomsma Professor of Biological Psychology Spinoza prize winner

14 Top Scientists (2) Academy professors Outstanding researchers who are able to devote their time entirely to research Sierd Cloetingh Professor of Tectonics Andrew Tanenbaum Professor of Computer Systems Gün Semin Professor of Social Psychology Martijn Katan Professor in Human Nutrition

15 International Cooperation VU University Amsterdam participates in many international research schools European collaboration in KP6 Excellent facilities for international researchers South Africa VU University Amsterdam Strategic Alliances Stimulates academic cooperation between VU faculties and universities in South Africa Centre for International Cooperation Increasing capacity in higher education in developing countries

16 Internationalization VU Fellowship Programme Grants for excellent students from abroad 519 students from abroad in 2006 Strategic cooperation with 195 European universities (Socrates / Erasmus) and 51 universities outside Europe Grants for students going abroad 498 students going abroad in 2006 Growing student enrolment in international Master s programmes

17 Sport and Culture Fully equipped sports centre 50 sports; recreational and competitive level Numerous student associations Flourishing cultural life Theatre and film productions, courses, exhibitions

18 VU Starter s Kit Arrangement of housing, visas, and residence permits Pick-up service from Schiphol airport Extensive introduction programme International student association ESN-VUniverse A student mentor to answer all your questions Free (wireless) internet access at the campus

19 Campus Compact campus in south-west Amsterdam All amenities within walking distance In the fastest growing economic region of the Netherlands Excellent transport connections 20 minutes from the historic city centre Schiphol airport just an 8-minute train journey away

20 Welcome to VU University Amsterdam! Lex Bouter Rector René Smit Chairman

21 Contact us VU University Amsterdam International Office facilitates all activities concerning the internationalization of the university such as exchange programme management, admission, visa, insurance policies, accommodation and promotion. VU International Office:

22 Amsterdam Bustling international city, capital of the Netherlands Renowned cultural, scientific and commercial centre Over 50 museums Good food, excellent shopping, friendly bars Extensive public transport network English widely spoken

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