Faculty of Humanities

Welcome to the Faculty of Humanities

At the Faculty of Humanities we explore the world around us through the study of language, history and philosophy.
Three multidisciplinary departments make up the faculty: Language, Literature and Communication; Art & Culture, History and Antiquity; and Philosophy. We call our approach Humanities+. The plus stands for being open to new ideas, transcending disciplinary boundaries, searching for innovative teaching methods and small-scale personalised classroom environments.

Questions about the Faculty of Humanities? Send an e-mail to our management support.

What we do

We tackle the complex social problems facing us today, which demand a broad transdisciplinary approach. We engage in the critical study of issues affecting language, culture and society. From visual culture to artificial intelligence, from urbanisation to the history of slavery, and from organisational communications to fake news. We gain inspiration by learning from each other and moving across academic boundaries. By sharing knowledge and exchanging views we can find solutions that make a positive contribution to society; together we can turn the most difficult problems into a series of opportunities.

What we do

We tackle the complex social problems facing us today, which demand a broad transdisciplinary approach. We engage in the critical study of issues affecting language, culture and society. From visual culture to artificial intelligence, from urbanisation to the history of slavery, and from organisational communications to fake news. We gain inspiration by learning from each other and moving across academic boundaries. By sharing knowledge and exchanging views we can find solutions that make a positive contribution to society; together we can turn the most difficult problems into a series of opportunities. 

Are you interested in joining the Faculty of Humanities?

You will contribute to high-quality education and leading-edge research in an inspiring, personalised work and study climate. Together with your 340 colleagues you will take care of 2,100 students.

Are you interested in joining the Faculty of Humanities?

You will contribute to high-quality education and leading-edge research in an inspiring, personalised work and study climate. Together with your 340 colleagues you will take care of 2,100 students.

Socially engaged

Working at VU Amsterdam means working together for a better world. You are an active contributor to that.

A healthy work-life balance

With our attractive secondary employment benefits, we help you stay balanced. Ranging from various forms of leave to sporting for free.

Innovative scientific research

VU's interdisciplinary research institutes provide a wealth of fundamental and applied research. And our high-quality research facilities make it possible.

Sustainability

VU is the most sustainable university in the Netherlands. We encourage you to come to our campus by bike or ov. And in our business operations, we make green choices.

Socially engaged

Working at VU Amsterdam means working together for a better world. You are an active contributor to that.

A healthy work-life balance

With our attractive secondary employment benefits, we help you stay balanced. Ranging from various forms of leave to sporting for free.

Innovative scientific research

VU's interdisciplinary research institutes provide a wealth of fundamental and applied research. And our high-quality research facilities make it possible.

Sustainability

VU is the most sustainable university in the Netherlands. We encourage you to come to our campus by bike or ov. And in our business operations, we make green choices.

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