After your graduation at the School 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 school as an alumnus. For example, feel most welcome to attend school 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 School 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 School 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 School 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.