Introduction
The Faculty of Social Sciences is one of the largest faculties at the VU University Amsterdam. Over 2000 students and some 300 staff members are occupied in education and research.
The Faculty believes in a personal approach, offering high-quality education in an inspiring environment. Course programmes are small-scale and well organized, while members from different academic disciplines within the faculty cooperate closely, keeping a focus on current issues. This results in broad and multidisciplinary teaching programmes.
The Faculty of Social Sciences fosters a climate of inspiration in which students and academic staff are challenged to question their assumptions, to contribute to public debate and to affirm their commitment to society. Our aim is to be a centre for high-quality research that is carried out in a stimulating and supportive environment. Gaining a wider perspective is an invitation to put ideas to the test, to contribute to public debate, to be committed to society in the pursuit of excellence in teaching and research.
