MASTER Earth Sciences
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Campus & City Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Rent (1BR)
- €1,000
- Groceries
- €300
- Pint
- €5.5
Mild maritime; 3-22°C, often windy and wet.
World-class bike culture + trains + trams; compact cities.
Very safe; bike theft is the main concern.
Ranked in the QS Top 500 (2025) at #221. A recognised international research university.
Student Reviews
Representative reviews"A great decision"
I've grown so much academically and personally here. The best part: critique sessions are tough but push your work to the next level. If I'm honest, a few modules feel under-resourced compared to the flagship ones. On the city — housing is the one real problem: start looking months before arrival. Overall, if you're considering Earth Sciences at VU - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, I'd say go for it.
"A great decision"
The programme genuinely lives up to its reputation. The best part: small-group tutorials really push your thinking. If I'm honest, first-year classes can be quite large. On the city — everything works — public transport, cycling, healthcare, admin. Overall, if you're considering Earth Sciences at VU - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, I'd say go for it.
"Highly recommend"
The course has exceeded my expectations. The best part: the opportunity to do independent research in the final year is a highlight. If I'm honest, some seminar groups were too big for meaningful discussion. On the city — housing is the one real problem: start looking months before arrival. Overall, if you're considering Earth Sciences at VU - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, I'd say go for it.
"Would do it again"
This is the perfect place to study this subject. The best part: the studio culture is incredible — you learn as much from your peers as your tutors. If I'm honest, accommodation allocation was stressful in the first year. On the city — housing is the one real problem: start looking months before arrival. Overall, if you're considering Earth Sciences at VU - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, I'd say go for it.
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