PPE is a truly interdisciplinary Bachelor s programme that applies Philosophy, Political Science and Economics directly to important societal questions. PPE offers a personal learning experience, due to the low student-to-teacher ratio and a high number of contact hours. The programme is embedded in the John Stuart Mill College, which has its own facilities within VU Amsterdam's main building. The programme is truly international in its orientation: 50% of PPE students come from abroad, and all students have a very international outlook on life.

Why study at this college? The teaching in PPE courses is generally divided equally between lectures and seminars, in order to give you the opportunity to obtain a deeper understanding of the material in small groups (at most 20 students). In the first year, you will take foundational courses in the three main disciplines. From your second year onwards, you choose two out of the three disciplines to deepen your knowledge.

Your future career The majority of PPE graduates continue to do a Master s pro- gramme in one of the three disciplines (Philosophy, Political Science, Economics) or in a related subject. PPE graduates are ready to take on the world: whether as a politician, a con- sultant for a think-tank, a reporter or journalist, a research-

Philosophy, Politics and Economics taught me to think critically. Coming out of high school, I was trained to look for one correct answer. In that sense, PPE has broadened my mind. I have become more receptive to different ideas and I know that complex problems leave room for more than one solution. This has been frustrating in the beginning, but now I am very grateful because it has changed my mindset entirely.

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er at an academic institution, or a leader in a commercial company or a non-governmental organisation. Plus, the PPE programme gives you plenty of opportunities to make contact with potential future employers during your studies.

Specific admission requirements To qualify for admission, you will need a secondary school diploma equivalent to the Dutch VWO level (e.g. IB Diploma or Abitur), including proof of sufficient proficiency in Mathematics and English. Whether you will be offered a place in this selective programme will depend on your grade point average, motivation and suitabi lity for the programme. Check our website for more details.

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