Faculty of Science

Welcome to the Faculty of Science

Researchers and students at the Faculty of Science at VU Amsterdam tackle fundamental and complex scientific problems to help pave the way for a sustainable and healthy future.
From forest fires to big data, from obesity to malnutrition, from genetics to medicinal products, and from molecules to the moon: we cover the full spectrum of the natural sciences. Our teaching and research have a strong experimentally technical, computational and interdisciplinary nature.

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

What we do

The huge challenges society is facing today, demand fundamental solutions. Our scientists are putting all their time and energy into finding such solutions, guided by value-driven interdisciplinary methodologies. They move science forward in their own research, in valorisation, and by training new generations of socially engaged world citizens. They in turn will make valuable contributions to a sustainable, healthy future with their knowledge and sense of entrepreneurship.

What we do

The huge challenges society is facing today, demand fundamental solutions. Our scientists are putting all their time and energy into finding such solutions, guided by value-driven interdisciplinary methodologies. They move science forward in their own research, in valorisation, and by training new generations of socially engaged world citizens. They in turn will make valuable contributions to a sustainable, healthy future with their knowledge and sense of entrepreneurship.

Are you interested in joining the Faculty of Science?

You will work together with students, PhD candidates and researchers, who all share a professional focus combined with a broad view of the world. We are proud of our collegial working climate, characterised by committed staff, a pragmatic attitude and involvement in the greater whole. The faculty is home to over 11,000 students enrolled in 40 study programmes. It employs over 1,600 professionals spread across 10 academic departments. This makes us the biggest faculty of sciences in the Netherlands.

Are you interested in joining the Faculty of Science?

You will work together with students, PhD candidates and researchers, who all share a professional focus combined with a broad view of the world. We are proud of our collegial working climate, characterised by committed staff, a pragmatic attitude and engagement in the larger whole. The faculty is home to over 11,000 students enrolled in 40 study programmes. It employs over 1,600 professionals spread across 10 academic departments. This makes us the biggest sciences faculty in the Netherlands.

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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