Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (HvA)
Amsterdam, NetherlandsQS World Ranking #1500
University profile
About
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, known in Dutch as Hogeschool van Amsterdam (HvA), is a large university of applied sciences based in Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands. As a hogeschool it focuses on professionally oriented, practice-based higher education rather than academic research degrees, offering bachelor's and master's programmes across fields such as business, technology, health, education, media and social work. It has close ties to the city and to industry, with an emphasis on internships, applied projects and preparing students for professional careers.
Why international students choose it
- International students may be drawn by HvA's location in Amsterdam, a lively and highly international city that is easy to navigate in English
- The institution offers a range of English-taught programmes and a practice-oriented style of teaching with strong links to employers and real-world projects
- Its diverse student community and student support services help newcomers settle in
