Overview

During the small-scale and intensive Philosophy, Politics and Economics programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, you will acquire the knowledge and skills needed to address today's most urgent societal questions.

Start your career

As a PPE graduate, you're ready to take on the world: whether as a politician in government, as a consultant for a think-tank, as a reporter or journalist for a media outlet, as a researcher at an academic institution, or as a leader in a commercial company or for a non-governmental organization.

Plus, the PPE programme at VU Amsterdam gives you plenty of opportunities to make contact with potential future employers during your studies. We invite a range of guest speakers - including academics, politicians, activists, reporters and bankers - to give presentations about their careers and how these relate to PPE.

Open Day

Join the Bachelor’s Open Day on 6 and 7 November and discover if this programme is right for you!

Programme Structure

Courses include:

PPE in Practice: Governance for Society

PPE in Practice: Connected World

Philosophy of Science

Political Philosophy

Epistemology

Ethics: Autonomy, Freedom and Responsibility

History of Philosophy

Political Philosophy: Global Justice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Economics Philosophy Political Science View 10 other Bachelors in Philosophy in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

Mathematics Requirements

Online Mathematics Placement Test (OMPT)

Applies to: students without alternative proof

OMPT-A
Minimum score of 65%
OMPT-F
Minimum score of 60%

English requirements

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

This programme accepts OMPT as a mathematics admission test. Depending on your academic background, you may be required to take an OMPT assessment as part of the admission process.
A diploma equivalent to the Dutch pre-university VWO-diploma

A sufficient GPA

Proof of sufficient proficiency in English

Proof of sufficient proficiency in Mathematics

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

19650 EUR / year

≈ 19650 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

5130 EUR / year

≈ 5130 EUR / year

Living costs

Amsterdam

Netherlands

1000 - 1500 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Start your career

Open Day

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

Mathematics Requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Amsterdam

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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