The International Relations team serves as a linking pin between VU Amsterdam and the rest of the world. We are passionate about promoting cross-cultural understanding and collaboration. It is our mission to connect students and staff to global strategic partners, networks, and alliances in research and education.
We are your go-to partner for intelligence and expertise of the international higher education playing field. Our team supports VU Amsterdam's international ambitions by:
- Writing strategy and policy
- Facilitating contracts such as MoU’s, (joint) degree and exchange agreements, in collaboration with the legal department
- Proactively building international networks, alliances, partnerships and programs, with a pioneering and a can-do mentality
- Collaborating with governments, embassies and consulates, scholarship/funding organisations and NGOs
- Hosting and organizing delegations from/to other countries (fill out this form to stay up to date about upcoming delegations!)
- Stimulating international talent management by supporting recruitment activities from bachelor students to Professors
- Connecting you with the right (academic) partners within VU Amsterdam or abroad
Together we maximize the impact and reputation of our unique university in the rest of the world.
