The Vrije universiteit is based in the southern part of Amsterdam, just outside of the ring road…read morearound centre of town. Ever since I was 18, I have spend time at the university for bachelor degree, master degree and continuing education. The university offers many studies. It is impossible to give an advise on the quality of education. However, for my field (economics) the VU seems more innovative than UVA (the other university in town). Tip: 1. To get there, take either the train to railway station Amsterdam Zuid or tram 5 or do like most students e.g. cycle. Around the building bicycles are parked, which clearly shows the preferred mode of transport. 2. Inside the VU, it can be confusing to move around. For example, the IT department is in a separate building, there is no reception (at least I could find none), the buildings are huge and there is even activitiy underground. You will find most students are very helpful. Make sure you know which building and room you need to go to and allow enough time to move to other buildings. 3. There is no free wifi for visitors. If you want wifi, ask if your host at the university can arrange this

Nice location that is easy to reach by Randstad Rail lines 3 and 4 as well as there being a bus…read morestation right in front of the place. I've taken 2 classes here and both times the teachers have been pretty good. Lunch is also provided for "free" and you get vouchers to go to La Place in the shopping center right next to where classes are held. If you take a virtual training (one of mine were) it is not so bad but the connection is not the greatest and goes in and out a few times per day. The coffee provided comes from typical machine that mixes coffee powder with hot water so not the greatest but is is nice that is free.