Avans University of Applied Sciences was founded on 1 January 2004 following a merger of Hogeschool Brabant and Hogeschool 's-Hertogenbosch.
We make a sustainable difference. We train future-proof professionals ready to enter the workforce. Continuously develop new knowledge for education and society. In partnership with companies, institutions and government agencies
Studying at Avans University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands is an excellent option if you are considering studying abroad. Studying with us means studying in a pleasant, ambitious environment with dedicated lecturers and staff, bright students, countless English-language study programmes and good contacts with the business community. Our lecturers and staff make every effort to ensure that you acquire as much of their knowledge as possible
As a knowledge-based institution, we develop new knowledge for education and society as a whole. As part of this, lecturers, lecturing researchers and students conduct practice-based research for businesses, government agencies and civil society organisations. The results of this research are implemented into our curriculum. Knowledge valorisation is a key item on our agenda: we take care to ensure that our newly acquired knowledge is of public value.
Studying at a university of applied sciences in the Netherlands means studying in a country with an international and innovative outlook where you will receive outstanding training for a senior or managerial position. Once you graduate, you will be able to carry the title of ‘bachelor’.
This means that you can get your international career off to a great start anywhere in the world.
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Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsAvans University of Applied Sciences does not offer student accommodation. Instead, we have partnered with the 2 major housing associations in Breda to launch an accommodation reservation website.
What you need to know about these rooms:
There is only one type of health insurance in the Netherlands, namely the basic health insurance. Everyone living in the Netherlands is obliged to have this insurance, which costs around € 80.00 per month. This has a number of consequences for people from abroad whose residence in the Netherlands is temporary.
Set up by students for students, the GreenOffice initiates and coordinates projects that drive sustainability at Avans. These may be set up to tackle social problems, such as social inequality, or to bring about practical changes, including more sustainable business operations at Avans. The GreenOffice’s efforts help Avans realise its sustainability goals.
All our bachelor's and master's degree programmes are formally accredited by the Dutch higher education accreditation authorities and comply with European standards as set by the Bologna Agreement.
as an international student, I always face discrimination which is only based on the country that I've been born in. This leads to financial problems and lack of help. The Dutch government proudly admits that they only help dutch people and as an international, the only this that is equal between me and a dutch person is the obligation of paying the tax.
Avans is a very good school. Their education is, in my opinion, at a good level. And the communication from the academic to students is very clear. Although, there is sometimes a possiblitity to improve the communication from intern a study to the students. Besides this point I have educated myself to a higher level, therefor I like to give Avans the credits for that...
I did not start the course because of financial difficulty
