Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
Welcome to the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
At the Faculty of Social and Human Sciences as part of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, we focus on understanding people and society in a rapidly changing world.
We study cultural developments and assess the value of developments, customs, institutions and cultural artefacts. We do this in an age of artificial intelligence, where science, morality and religion both strengthen and challenge each other.
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What we do
Our faculty connects social sciences, humanities, religious studies and theology. This enables us to approach complex issues from a multidisciplinary perspective. We encourage critical thinking, reflection and global citizenship. We challenge students and researchers to explore different perspectives and analyse social issues with scientific depth. In this way, we contribute to an open and inclusive society, in line with the origins and identity of VU Amsterdam.
The faculty consists of three schools: the School of Religion & Theology, the School of Social Sciences and the School of Humanities.
What we do
Our faculty connects social sciences, humanities, religious studies and theology. This enables us to approach complex issues from a multidisciplinary perspective. We encourage critical thinking, reflection and global citizenship. We challenge students and researchers to explore different perspectives and analyse social issues with scientific depth. In this way, we contribute to an open and inclusive society, in line with the origins and identity of VU Amsterdam.
The faculty consists of three schools: the School of Religion & Theology, the School of Social Sciences and the School of Humanities.
Are you interested in joining the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences?
You will become part of a dynamic academic community with approximately 800 staff members and over 5,000 students. In an inspiring and collegial environment, we work together on education and research that makes an impact.
Are you interested in joining the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences?
You will become part of a dynamic academic community with approximately 800 staff members and over 5,000 students. In an inspiring and collegial environment, we work together on education and research that makes an impact.
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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