Faculties and research institutes

VU University Amsterdam is a broad-based university in which education and research are closely interrelated. It enjoys a strong international reputation in many areas of fundamental and applied research, and is  acknowledged for its  links with business and industry. Academic excellence goes hand in hand with entrepreneurial spirit, and the VU University has an incentive scheme for its scientists that rewards success in securing conditions for translation of innovation to new products and services.

To name some examples, the world famous clap skate first saw the light of day at VU’s Faculty of Human Movement Sciences. Another prestigious project is the twins study headed by Professor Dorret Boomsma of the Biological Psychology Department, who in 2001 won the coveted Spinoza Award. The pathology department at the Faculty of Medicine has been at the forefront of development of novel screening methods for papilloma virus, the virus that causes cervical cancer.

A complete overview of all technology and know-how of the VU and VUmc is represented by the thirteen Faculties and fourteen Research Institutes.