Vrije Universiteit stops its earth sciences program

Higher education: There are currently 130 students in the bachelor's program, who are involved in geological research, among other things. The bachelor's program…

A pronounced science study is the next victim of the financial shortage at universities. From now on, the Netherlands will have only one bachelor's program...

The study of earth sciences may be partially moved from the Vrije Universiteit (VU) in Amsterdam to Utrecht University (UU). The VU wants to cut back on the study programme. The Utrecht University is therefore investigating whether it can take over part of the education and a "small part of the research".