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Applied Social Sciences and Law

Faculty

The Faculty of Applied Social Sciences and Law is rooted in the first School of Social Work in the world, which was founded in 1899 in Amsterdam. As a result, Social Work is truly embedded in the city’s society and traditions.

Exchange programmes

For international students, we offer a variety of exchange programmes in social work, law, psychology and public management.

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Research

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The Centre for Applied Research on Social Sciences and Law conducts practice-driven research that contributes to improvements and innovations in the professions of the social sciences and law. This research is conducted within various research groups, each with its own specialisation.

Applied Research on Social Sciences and Law