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Subject Ranking

1. Psychology

  • US News
    18
  • QS
    45
  • Shanghai
    23
  • Times Higher Education
    31
Top Psychology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Psychology Universities in Netherlands

2. Economics

  • US News
    44
  • QS
    100
  • Shanghai
    51-75
  • Times Higher Education
    101-125
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3. Law LLB

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    151-200
  • Shanghai
    51-75
  • Times Higher Education
    101-125
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4. Geography

  • US News
    79
  • QS
    101-150
  • Shanghai
    201-300
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5. Physics

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    250
  • QS
    301-350
  • Shanghai
    101-150
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6. Computer Sciences

  • US News
    228
  • QS
    156
  • Times Higher Education
    151-175
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7. Arts and Humanities

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    102
  • QS
    298
  • Times Higher Education
    101-125
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8. Chemistry

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    387
  • QS
    201-250
  • Shanghai
    301-400
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9. Environmental Sciences

  • US News
    112
  • QS
    151-200
  • Shanghai
    51-75
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10. Medicine

  • US News
    58
  • QS
    87
  • Times Higher Education
    126-150
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11. Education

  • QS
    251-300
  • Shanghai
    51-75
  • Times Higher Education
    151-175
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12. Sociology

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    101-150
  • Shanghai
    151-200
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13. Chemistry

  • QS
    251-300
  • Shanghai
    401-500
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14. Life Sciences

  • QS
    106
  • Times Higher Education
    126-150
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15. Earth Sciences

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    101-150
  • Shanghai
    151-200
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16. Business Administration

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    151-200
  • Shanghai
    34
Top Business Administration universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Business Administration Universities in Netherlands

17. Human Biological Sciences

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    151-200
  • Shanghai
    51-75
Top Human Biological Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Human Biological Sciences Universities in Netherlands

18. Statistics

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    101-150
  • Shanghai
    101-150
Top Statistics universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Statistics Universities in Netherlands

19. Political Science

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    101-150
  • Shanghai
    76-100
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20. Social Sciences

  • US News
    35
  • Times Higher Education
    88
Top Social Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Social Sciences Universities in Netherlands

21. Pharmacy

  • QS
    83
  • Shanghai
    51-75
Top Pharmacy universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Pharmacy Universities in Netherlands

22. Biological Specializations

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    151-200
  • Shanghai
    101-150
Top Biological Specializations universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Biological Specializations Universities in Netherlands

23. Humanities

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    98
  • Times Higher Education
    126-150
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24. Art Design and Architecture

  • US News
    98
  • Times Higher Education
    126-150
Top Art Design and Architecture universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Art Design and Architecture Universities in Netherlands

25. Business and Management

  • QS
    151-200
  • Times Higher Education
    101-125
Top Business and Management universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Business and Management Universities in Netherlands

26. Legal Studies

  • QS
    101-150
  • Times Higher Education
    101-125
Top Legal Studies universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Legal Studies Universities in Netherlands

27. Natural Sciences

  • QS
    258
  • Times Higher Education
    151-175
Top Natural Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Natural Sciences Universities in Netherlands

28. Philosophy

  • QS
    51-100
Top Philosophy universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Philosophy Universities in Netherlands

29. Mathematics

  • QS
    301-350
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30. Linguistics

  • QS
    201-250
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31. Anthropology

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    101-170
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32. Nursing

  • Shanghai
    51-75
Top Nursing universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Nursing Universities in Netherlands

33. Finance

  • Shanghai
    101-150
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34. Ecology

  • Shanghai
    151-200
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35. Clinical Medicine

  • Shanghai
    76-100
Top Clinical Medicine universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Clinical Medicine Universities in Netherlands

36. Biotechnology

  • Shanghai
    201-300
Top Biotechnology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Biotechnology Universities in Netherlands

37. Physical Sciences

  • Times Higher Education
    176-200
Top Physical Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Physical Sciences Universities in Netherlands

38. History

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    151-200
Top History universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked History Universities in Netherlands

39. English Language

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    251-300
Top English Language universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked English Language Universities in Netherlands

40. Archaeology

  • QS
    101-150
Top Archaeology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Archaeology Universities in Netherlands

41. Religion and Theology

  • QS
    21
Top Religion and Theology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Religion and Theology Universities in Netherlands

42. Religious Studies and Theology

  • QS
    21
Top Religious Studies and Theology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Religious Studies and Theology Universities in Netherlands

43. Womens Sports

  • QS
    27
Top Womens Sports universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Womens Sports Universities in Netherlands

44. Mens Sports

  • QS
    27
Top Mens Sports universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Mens Sports Universities in Netherlands

45. Econometrics

  • QS
    100
Top Econometrics universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Econometrics Universities in Netherlands

46. Marine Sciences

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    101-150
Top Marine Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Marine Sciences Universities in Netherlands

47. Communication Sciences

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    51-100
Top Communication Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Communication Sciences Universities in Netherlands

48. Business management

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    151-200
Top Business management universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Business management Universities in Netherlands

49. Public Affairs and Law

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    151-200
Top Public Affairs and Law universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Public Affairs and Law Universities in Netherlands

50. Geology

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    51-100
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51. Engineering Related Technology

  • QS
    396
Top Engineering Related Technology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Engineering Related Technology Universities in Netherlands

52. Education

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    201-250
Top Education universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Education Universities in Netherlands

53. Anatomy

  • QS
    51-100
Top Anatomy universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Anatomy Universities in Netherlands

54. Accounting

  • QS
    151-200
Top Accounting universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Accounting Universities in Netherlands

55. Cardiology

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    120
Top Cardiology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Cardiology Universities in Netherlands

56. Surgery

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    26
Top Surgery universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Surgery Universities in Netherlands

57. Radiology

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    43
Top Radiology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Radiology Universities in Netherlands

58. Pharmaceutical Toxicology

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    155
Top Pharmaceutical Toxicology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Pharmaceutical Toxicology Universities in Netherlands

59. Oncology

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    59
Top Oncology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Oncology Universities in Netherlands

60. Neuroscience

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    24
Top Neuroscience universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Neuroscience Universities in Netherlands

61. Molecular Biology

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    87
Top Molecular Biology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Molecular Biology Universities in Netherlands

62. Microbiology

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    193
Top Microbiology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Microbiology Universities in Netherlands

63. Immunology

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    170
Top Immunology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Immunology Universities in Netherlands

64. Engineering

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    741
Top Engineering universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Engineering Universities in Netherlands

65. Endocrinology

  • US News
    53
Top Endocrinology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Endocrinology Universities in Netherlands

66. Cell and Molecular Biology

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    119
Top Cell and Molecular Biology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Cell and Molecular Biology Universities in Netherlands

67. Biology

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    135
Top Biology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Biology Universities in Netherlands

68. Medical Technology

  • Shanghai
    20
Top Medical Technology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Medical Technology Universities in Netherlands

69. Library Science

  • Shanghai
    51-75
Top Library Science universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Library Science Universities in Netherlands

70. Public Administration

  • Shanghai
    51-75
Top Public Administration universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Public Administration Universities in Netherlands

71. Social Science Management

  • Shanghai
    76-100
Top Social Science Management universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Social Science Management Universities in Netherlands

72. Social Science Communication

  • Shanghai
    10
Top Social Science Communication universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Social Science Communication Universities in Netherlands

73. General Law

  • Shanghai
    28
Top General Law universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked General Law Universities in Netherlands

74. Dentistry

  • Shanghai
    28
Top Dentistry universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Dentistry Universities in Netherlands

75. Public Health

  • Shanghai
    101-150
Top Public Health universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Public Health Universities in Netherlands

76. Agricultural Sciences

  • Shanghai
    151-200
Top Agricultural Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Agricultural Sciences Universities in Netherlands

77. Hydrology and Water Management

  • Shanghai
    51-75
Top Hydrology and Water Management universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Hydrology and Water Management Universities in Netherlands

78. Computer Engineering

  • Shanghai
    401-500
Top Computer Engineering universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Computer Engineering Universities in Netherlands

79. Biomedical Engineering

  • Shanghai
    101-150
Top Biomedical Engineering universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Biomedical Engineering Universities in Netherlands

80. Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology

  • Shanghai
    51-75
Top Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology Universities in Netherlands

81. Media Studies and Mass Media

  • QS
    51-100
Top Media Studies and Mass Media universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Media Studies and Mass Media Universities in Netherlands

82. Sports Management

  • QS
    22
Top Sports Management universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Sports Management Universities in Netherlands

83. Computer and Information Sciences

  • QS
    101-150
Top Computer and Information Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Computer and Information Sciences Universities in Netherlands

84. Animal Sciences

  • US News
    216
Top Animal Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Animal Sciences Universities in Netherlands

85. Plant and Crop Sciences

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    216
Top Plant and Crop Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Plant and Crop Sciences Universities in Netherlands

86. Toxicology

  • US News
    124
Top Toxicology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Toxicology Universities in Netherlands

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Application Statistics

Students
24000
International Students
3000
Undergraduates
14000
Postgraduate
10000
Faculty Strength
2976
Student Faculty Ratio
8
Tuition Fees
€ 12000
Living Cost
€ 8000
Other Fees
€ 2083
Avg. GPA
3
Avg. IB
33
Avg. Percentage
75 %
Avg. IELTS
6.5
Avg. GMAT
550

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