Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Philosophy, Politics and Economics

University bachelor's degree, full-time

this
programme
nationwide
average this study
(2 programmes)

Student satisfaction

Distribution of ratings from 1 (very dissatisfied) to 5 (very satisfied) in 2025

this programme
Amsterdam
4.3 average
1% 1
3% 2
7% 3
43% 4
46% 5
90 respondents
Nationwide average (2 programmes)

4.2 average
1% 1
3% 2
6% 3
59% 4
31% 5
158 respondents

Number of first-year students

Starting the academic year in September 2024 - 2025

this programme
Amsterdam

56

Nationwide average (2 programmes)

61

Advancement to second year

Of this programme

this programme
Amsterdam

80%

Nationwide average (2 programmes)

87%

Degree obtained within 4 years

The percentage of students who enrolled in this programme and within the stated time:

Amsterdam
75%

2%

23%

Nationwide
80%

2%

18%

Have obtained a diploma from this course
Have obtained a diploma from another university bachelor or master study program
Didn't get a degree

Follow-up education

Graduates who pursue further higher education in the Netherlands

this programme
Amsterdam

55%

Nationwide average (2 programmes)

55%

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After graduation

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