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Alumni Social Sciences

After your graduation at the Faculty of Social Sciences you are an alumnus of VU Amsterdam. And together with over 150,000 other former students, part of a diverse and global alumni network. Throughout your life, you will keep a special place within our VU community.

There are many ways to stay involved with VU and your faculty as an alumnus. For example, feel most welcome to attend faculty alumni meetings and other interesting events at VU. You may also call upon us for individual career advice and a wide range of courses and training programmes to keep on learning. 

Stay informed through our bi-monthly alumni newsletter on developments at VU and feel inspired by stories of alumni and scientists. In this newsletter you will also always find specially selected news about the Faculty of Social Sciences. 

Go to the main alumni website for a complete overview of everything VU has to offer you as an alumnus. 

 

What can you bring to VU as an alumnus? 

Share your knowledge and inspire current and future students 

All our alumni together represent an enormous wealth of knowledge and experience. Which makes this alumni network very valuable for students and (young) alumni who are at the beginning of their careers. And you as an alumnus can make a contribution in various ways.  

The programmes of the Faculty of Social Sciences may well use your help. For example by providing educational information to our current students or giving a guest lecture. If you like to contribute, please mail to careerservices.fsw@vu.nl.

Share job openings and internships with our students 

In search of young talent for an internship or vacancy within your organization? As an alumnus, you also know that bringing in a motivated VU student will provide you with the quality you are looking for. Sign up for free to the online Social Sciences Career Platform. In addition, your organization may also participate in networking events and workshops to find the perfect match with our students. Learn more about the opportunities here or mail to careerservices.fsw@vu.nl.


Career support and postgraduate programmes 

On the Faculty Career Platform you will find information on services such as individual coaching and career advice.  

Want to keep developing, but no time to start a full degree programme? Take a course at VU for Professionals. Or learn more about subjects covered by Social Sciences through our contract education programme. As an alumnus, you will receive a 30% discount on the programme tuition. 

Stories of our alumni and scientists

Discover VU-wide offerings for alumni:

visit our VU Alumni Community!

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Visit VU-wide events 

We'd love to see you at the many events we host throughout the year. Like at Déjà VU, our annual summer festival in June, for alumni, students and staff of VU. You are also welcome to attend our academic ceremonies, such as Opening Academic Year and Dies Natalis. 

View VU-wide calendar 

Visit faculty meetings 

Frequently also meetings are organized for alumni of (specific schools within) the Faculty of Social Sciences featuring prominent speakers on current issues. These are a great opportunity to connect with former classmates, network and exchange ideas with fellow professionals. 

View faculty calendar  

Faculty calendar of Social Sciences 

Read about a previous alumni meeting (in Dutch only)  

 

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Questions or comments?

Feel free to contact us.

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De Boelelaan 1105
1081 HV Amsterdam

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