VU
What mythological creature serves as the official mascot and symbol of the VU?
The griffin (or griffioen) serves as the official mascot and emblem of the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU).
SBI students must choose between these two distinct specialization tracks
What are Energy & Sustainability (E&S) and Life & Health (L&H)
Which global pop superstar broke records with her massive Eras Tour?
Taylor Swift, made history as the first concert tour ever to surpass $1 billion in revenue and ultimately grossed an estimated $2 billion.
Which South American country won the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, led by Lionel Messi?
Argentina
What is the largest and deepest ocean on Earth?
Pacific Ocean
The VU was founded in 1880 by a prominent theologian and politician who later became Prime Minister of the Netherlands. What was his name?
Abraham Kuyper
Who is the program coordinator and student advisor?
Sandra and Ariane
What iconic 1975 Queen song features a wildly famous operatic midsection and a guitar solo by Brian May?
Bohemian Rhapsody
How many years traditionally pass between each FIFA World Cup tournament?
4 years
What is the only mammal capable of true, sustained flight?
Bat
When the VU opened its doors in 1880, How many students registered on day one?
5 Students
Which course had the highest level of collective misery among students?
Research Project & BioSolar
This Salzburg-born 18th-century child prodigy composed over 600 works, including The Magic Flute and Requiem, before dying tragically at just 35 years old.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Which country holds the record for the most FIFA World Cup titles in history, with a total of 5 trophies?
Brazil
Which element on the chemical periodic table is represented by the single letter 'K'?
Canberra
Name all of the buildings in VU
Hoofdgebouw (HG) – Main Building & central library
W&N Building (WN) – Science faculty & labs
Nieuwe Universiteitsgebouw (NU) – Theater, cinema, & culture hub
Initium (IN) – Law faculty & language center
Medische Faculteit (MF) – Medicine & movement sciences
OZW Building – Bright red "Pieper" building for health studies
Transitorium (TR) – Administrative & logistics hub
BelleVUe & Filosofenhof – Temporary campus structures
Who's the teacher that works at the science park and rides a motorcycle?
Raoul Frese
this 1982 Michael Jackson record still holds the title of the best-selling album of all time.
Thriller
The 2026 FIFA World Cup features an expanded format and is uniquely co-hosted by which three countries?
USA, Canada, & Mexico
Which movie made history in 2020 by becoming the first non-English language film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture?
Parasite
First-building to be built in VU?
W&N-gebouw or Academisch Ziekenhuis
How many students are enrolled in our program?
43
Name of the legendary jazz saxophonist's who has a 1960 album called Giant Steps
Jhon Coltrane
Who is the all-time top goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history, holding the record with 16 goals?
Miroslav Klose
In terms of geographical surface area, which country is technically the largest in the world, spanning across a mind-boggling 11 different time zones?
Russia