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On 8 January 1632, Gerardus Vossius opened the Athenaeum Illustre, the University of Amsterdam's predecessor, with his inaugural lecture 'De Historiae utilitate' (On the usefulness of history). The next day, Caspar Barlaeus gave his famous lecture on the wise merchant, 'Mercator Sapiens.' These two professors were already well-known figures in the international world of learning that the University of Amsterdam's history started around four centuries ago. Vossius came to Amsterdam from the University of Leiden, where he had become a renowned scholar. The City seems to have been very keen to tempt him to join the Athenaeum, as they offered him an annual salary of 2600 guilders, making him the best-paid professor in the Republic of the United Netherlands. Barlaeus, on his part, was a celebrated orator and poet who was also at home in the academic environment. Barlaeus's inaugural lecture was an ode to the City government, which had the wisdom to bring together successful tradesmanship and letters and philosophy within the Athenaeum. The bond that was forged then between the University and the City would always remain strong in the centuries to come. The University of Amsterdam is one of Europe's most prominent research-led universities. It is a modern institution with a long and rich history dating from 1632. The University of Amsterdam is one of the world's intellectual hubs. A university with a leading international reputation, it is firmly rooted in the City of Amsterdam. With five thousand staff members, thirty thousand students, and a hundred different nationalities, the UvA is connected to thousands of researchers and hundreds of public and private institutions in the Netherlands and worldwide. It has an international outlook, fitting in with Amsterdam's character and history as an independent, innovative, and engaged city. The UvA's mission is to provide academic education for tomorrow's leaders and innovators, carry out pioneering research, and use the results to develop socially relevant applications. We provide research-intensive education for a broad group of students – irrespective of their origin, background, or beliefs, preparing them for the global job market. We provide our academic staff with space and facilities required to carry out innovative and interdisciplinary research. We foster an innovative environment and have an enormous impact on society. The University of Amsterdam has over 30,000 students, 8,000 employees, and an annual budget of €850 million, making us one of Europe's largest broad-based research universities. At the University of Amsterdam, teaching and research are organized within seven faculties: Humanities, Social and Behavioural Sciences, Economics and Business, Law, Science, Medicine, and Dentistry. Teaching and research at the University of Amsterdam are conducted at seven faculties: the Humanities, Social and Behavioural Sciences, Economics and Business, Law, Science, Medicine, and Dentistry. A dean heads each faculty. The teaching and research activities are divided among various institutes within the faculties. Each faculty also has a central services department which is responsible for operational management. The UvA's international character is also reflected in its organizational culture. The UvA offers various services designed to help students, researchers, and lecturers from other countries feel at home in Amsterdam and the Netherlands. The University also uses bilingual communications to help ensure that they feel or continue to feel part of the UvA community. Like its students, UvA lecturers are also expected to have explored the wider world and obtained international competencies. The UvA stimulates them to teach for a semester at an international university, participate in international conferences, or teach or attend a summer school abroad. View full university

The Amsterdam University of the Arts (AHK) trains students for the national and international world of art, culture, and heritage. The AHK stands for educational excellence. In supporting exceptionally talented students in developing their artistic identity and cultivating an innovative vision, our outstanding tutors provide a solid grounding in skills and tradition, in collaboration with the international trend-setting cultural community of which Amsterdam is the center. The Conservatorium van Amsterdam, the Netherlands Film Academy, the Academy of Theatre and Dance, the Reinwardt Academy, the Academy of Architecture, and the Breitner Academy together form the Amsterdam University of the Arts (AHK). The Amsterdam University of the Arts is constantly innovating and developing. It occupies a prominent place nationally and internationally in education, the arts, and cultural life. The courses are given in desirable locations in Amsterdam, the cultural center of the Netherlands. The AHK offers courses at bachelor and advanced or master level in the following subjects: fine art and design, music, film, theatre, dance, museology, architecture, and arts education. The Amsterdam University of the Arts has a highly international student population; more than a quarter of the students are from outside the Netherlands. The international students are already experiencing the richness and challenges of studying in a culturally and artistically different environment than their home country. For those international students who still feel the need to explore their boundaries during their study at the AHK, participation in student exchange programs like Erasmus can help them fulfill their needs. The Amsterdam University of the Arts offers its international students two possibilities to finance a short study or internship abroad. The student exchange program from the European Union (the Erasmus program) aims to stimulate students to study or do an internship in another EU country. The AHK has several bilateral agreements with the guest institutions in Europe. The AHK believes it is essential that you, as a student, can study safely and healthily. That is why there are not only student counselors and confidential advisers waiting to help you, but we also have a Study + Disability coordinator who can provide you with personal guidance. Besides, we offer training courses for all our students in planning and time management, and we organize a study-related stress/ fear of failure training course. The AHK introduced a new, university-wide corporate identity in the 2007-2008 academic year. The corporate identity was developed by the Amsterdam design firm Thonik. The corporate identity offers a balance between joint and separate profiling. The point of departure is that the rich culture and tradition of the different constituent parts of the AHK are preserved. The diverse identities of the different study programs together determine the face of the AHK. The AHK is always visible but does not come to the fore. The Amsterdam University of the Arts has an organizational structure appropriate to the different faculties' extraordinary and unique qualities. This is partly due to the different nature of the artistic and cultural disciplines in which they provide training and the consequences of that for the teaching organization, and partly because each of them has a very different background from the others. Since the faculties relate in the first instance to the present and future students, to the graduates, to the (guest) tutors, and professional practice, there is a strong bond between these groups and the teaching organization, which can react with alertness to new developments. An enterprising attitude is critical for a successful start in professional practice. The study programs at the AHK have anchored entrepreneurial skills and preparation for entrepreneurship within education in various ways. More than half of the AHK alumni start off being self-employed/freelance immediately after their study program. Also, many alumni work with short-term employment contracts. An enterprising attitude is, therefore, essential for a successful start in professional practice. Entrepreneurship is a broad term. The study programs at the AHK have anchored entrepreneurial skills and preparation for entrepreneurship within education in various ways. View full university

The Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS) is based in the Netherlands, in Amsterdam. Amsterdam is a cosmopolitan city where 175 different nationalities live and work together and where the English language is primarily spoken. The city is a hotbed of education and research in all conceivable areas: culture and society, trade, logistics, aviation, shipping, ICT, sports, healthcare, education, and much more. At AUAS, we take full advantage of this wealth of opportunities to provide the best possible education and produce cutting-edge research. Amsterdam is a very diverse, cosmopolitan city, where people of no less than 175 different nationalities live and work alongside each other. Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS) perfectly reflects this eclectic diversity. Our identity is based on typical Amsterdam character traits such as courage, ambition, creativity, hospitality, and an eternal enterprise spirit.AUAS trains the professionals of tomorrow. Our graduates have open and inquisitive minds, they thrive on diversity, and they possess all of the knowledge and skills required to excel in their professional field. Amsterdam is a hotbed of education and research in all conceivable areas: culture and society, trade, logistics, aviation, shipping, ICT, sport, health care, education, and many. We take full advantage of this wealth of opportunities to provide the best possible education and produce cutting-edge research. Practically oriented research is an essential component of the educational programs offered by AUAS, each of which relates to one or more research disciplines. Our research always addresses a real-world problem from the professional field, and we conduct it in close collaboration with academics and professionals working in this particular discipline. Our close cooperation with the University of Amsterdam is incredibly valuable for these purposes. AUAS programs offer students a clear perspective of the professional field and the working environment in which their future careers will unfold. Students gain a great deal of their knowledge from practical work, via work placements, projects, research, and labs. This demands a great deal of independence, although they also receive intensive supervision throughout their development programs. During this learning process, contact with lecturers, fellow students, and people from their future profession is crucial, as interaction with other people is vital to education. Students participate in various groups and networks as part of the program, both within AUAS and the outside world. In this way, they come in contact with new ideas and opinions, and they learn to approach problems from various perspectives. After all, Amsterdam may be a world in itself, but there is more to the world than Amsterdam. The business sector needs graduates who have both intercultural and international (work/study) experience. For this reason, AUAS ensures that internationalization is integrally embedded in our educational programs and the research activities of our schools. The AUAS trains the professionals of tomorrow. Practically orientated research is an essential component of the educational programs offered by our faculties. Our research always addresses a real-life world problem from the professional field, and we research in close collaboration with academics and professionals working in a particular discipline. The AUAS consists of seven faculties. We have a total of 46,000 students and offer a total of 80 bachelor and master programs. We have 250 partner institutes across 50 different countries and contribute to various educational projects such as curriculum development, research projects, student/professor exchanges, and work placements within an international working field. This ensures that the education provided by AUAS is truly internationally orientated. The AUAS is actively involved with the University of Amsterdam, one of the oldest and most comprehensive research universities in the Netherlands. Together, the AUAS and UvA offer students a wide range of education pathways. The AUAS aims to see all its students graduate, so it seeks to give each student the education that suits him or her. It, therefore, offers a wide range of educational routes with tailor-made student guidance. In order to facilitate this, the AUAS closely cooperates with the University of Amsterdam. If a student appears to have made the wrong choice of program in the first year, they are steered towards a more appropriate program within either the AUAS or the UvA. In light of this, AUAS and UvA have increasingly synchronized their student guidance facilities. View full university

Established in 2009, Amsterdam University College (AUC) is committed to providing a top-quality liberal arts and sciences education, jointly supported by the two major research universities in Amsterdam, the University of Amsterdam (UvA) and the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU). A full-time, selective three-year honors program in liberal arts and sciences at the Bachelor level, taught in English, with a strong offering in the sciences and enrolling up to 50% science majors An engaging academic and social context, supported by small class sizes, a residential college setting, and state-of-the-art facilities. A center of academic excellence with an international and intercultural focus and outreach to the (local) community.A joint initiative of the University of Amsterdam and VU Amsterdam, two major European research universities located in Amsterdam's global city. A welcoming community is encouraging diversity and excellence by, among other initiatives, offering scholarships through the AUC Scholarship Fund. Two major research universities have joined forces to create a liberal arts and sciences undergraduate experience in Amsterdam that demands excellence from its students, preparing them for high-level performance in a 21st-century knowledge economy fuelled by innovation and equipping them for today's globally engaged and culturally diverse society. A commitment to excellence, diversity, and the global perspective defines and drives AUC. We seek excellence in all that we do and believe that it is not only the responsibility of each individual to strive for their best but to create the conditions for others' success. This requires respect: respect for yourself, respect for others, and respect for the institute. Diversity is our strength. Different approaches, ideas, and values are integral to creating a vibrant and challenging learning environment. Diversity, however, requires tolerance. Tolerance, understanding, and open-mindedness are therefore expected of every member of the AUC community. Finally, we believe that a global perspective is central to the success of every student. A global perspective requires active engagement with other individuals, communities, and the world. This engagement is celebrated and valued at AUC. View full university

The business school of the University of Amsterdam.One of Europe's major comprehensive universities.Truly international in research, curriculum, staff, and students.Three thousand students, 130 faculty, of which 46% non-Dutch with 28 different nationalities. Rooted in the financial and business capital of the Netherlands. Promoting excellence and leadership in all business areas. Research is fully integrated into study programs. Small-scale interactive seminars, linking theory to practice Taught by renowned academics and practitioners.community to study business and management, where both staff and students can develop their capacities to optimum effect. We aim to foster independent minds with an impact on international business and society by conducting high-quality academic research on innovative and socially relevant themes and offering research-based teaching that meets the highest international standards. We are committed to advancing the understanding of business and its role in society and leveraging synergies between our School and its institutional and corporate environment. In line with this mission, the critical stakeholders of ABS are: Students, in offering inspiring learning opportunities to develop their talents Academic staff, in offering inspiring conditions for their professional development The university, in contributing to its mission, positioning, and objectives The international scientific community, in contributing to the advancement of theory in the various business and management related disciplines The business world, in offering excellent graduates in a range of fields, training employees and executives, and undertaking (joint) applied research and disseminating research findings Society contributes to understanding societal problems and possible solutions and preparing students to become internationally oriented professionals and responsible world citizens. Our vision of the future is to build ABS into a business school with a reputation that matches its parent institution's reputation, the University of Amsterdam. This means that our long-term objective is to become a leading European business school known for critical thinking and social responsibility. We envision ABS as an institution that produces outstanding research that directly impacts our educational activities and our engagement with the business world. More specifically, we want to build ABS into an institution that: Attracts highly-qualified faculty who develop innovative knowledge that is highly relevant to the business world and society at large and who disseminate this knowledge through publications in top-tier scientific and professional journals and corporate engagement Attracts highly-talented students and provides them with an intercultural learning environment that offers research-based expertise in the various degree programs and executive education, and helps them develop their professional skills by cooperating closely with corporate partners. View full university