One city, two universities

The University of Amsterdam (UvA) and VU University Amsterdam (VU) have joined their forces in the educational programmes of most Master's tracks in physics, chemistry and mathematics. Both universities have an excellent international reputation, with several research groups playing leading roles in various fields of science. Their collaboration has produced a range of high-quality Master of Science programmes. Due to this cooperation, students can enjoy the expertise of two universities and benefit from their networks and collaborative projects. 

VU University Amsterdam

VU University Amsterdam opened its doors to students in 1880. Throughout the past century, the university has continued to expand. It now comprises twelve faculties and has teaching facilities for 19,000 students. 

VU University Amsterdam offers Master's programmes in various fields of interest.  Over sixty Master's programmes are taught entirely in English. VU University Amsterdam has an excellent reputation in the field of academic research. We seek quality in education through structure, personal scale and ample scope for personal ambition and development. Many leading figures in Dutch society are graduates of VU University Amsterdam, including Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende.

The university campus and university hospital are situated in the south-western part of Amsterdam, one of the most dynamic and fast-growing business districts in the Netherlands. The international airport of Schiphol-Amsterdam is 10 kilometres away, just 8 minutes by train.

Faculty of Sciences
The faculty of Sciences offers 9 Bachelor's and 12 Master's programmes within the disciplines Computer Sciences, Physics & Astronomy, Chemistry & Pharmacochemistry and Mathematics. The education programme is strongly connected to the various research activities. The faculty offers excellent research facilities in highly specialized laboratories as well as unique computing facilities.

University of Amsterdam

The University of Amsterdam (UvA) is a modern university with a rich history. Its predecessor, the Athenaeum Illustre, was established in 1632 by the Amsterdam city council. Today, the Athenaeum Illustre has grown into a world-class research and teaching university.

The UvA offers a broad range of Bachelor's and Master's programmes. It now has more than 170 Master's programmes covering almost every academic discipline, from Accountancy and Control to Philosophy, many of which are taught in English.
The university is housed in both old and modern buildings, which are for the greater part located in the historic city centre but also in other parts of the city like the Faculty of Science.

Faculty of Science
The Faculty has four Master's schools with a total of 19 Master's programmes. Its curriculum includes courses in the fields of biology, chemistry, physical geography, physics, astronomy, mathematics and computer science. The Faculty is housed both in the city centre and in Science Park Amsterdam, where a number of scientific organisations and teaching facilities are based, in close proximity to new and innovative businesses, general and technical service companies and expertise centres.