Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) Email Format
Higher EducationNorth Holland, Netherlands5001-10000 Employees
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is a major public research university based in Amsterdam, in the North Holland region of the Netherlands. It operates within the higher education sector, focusing on teaching and research intended to generate new insights and opportunities. The institution has a large-scale presence and serves as a center for learning, scholarship, and collaboration. Its activities are aimed at students, researchers, and partner organizations seeking rigorous scholarship and collaborative innovation. In June 2026, the university, in collaboration with Nikhef, launched Finesse3, a software package for modeling laser interferometers such as Virgo and LIGO.