Philosophy, Politics and Economics

The Bachelor of Science in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is a three-year, 180 ECTS programme taught in English. This intensive, small-scale and selective interdisciplinary programme combines philosophy, politics and economics and applies these disciplines to practical public policy and social issues.

Programme Focus and Costs

Students study topics such as climate change, welfare policies, market ethics and political coalition formation while developing analytical thinking through mathematical theories and methods. The programme has an international orientation, and students can take a semester at a partner university abroad in regions including the US, Europe, Asia and South Africa. The programme is accredited by NVAO. Tuition fees are not provided in the source. The listed intakes are September 1, 2027, September 1, 2028 and September 1, 2029.