The Hague University of Applied Sciences

The Hague University of Applied Sciences
De Haagse Hogeschool
MottoLet's change. You. Us. The world.
TypeUniversity of Applied Sciences
Established1 September 1987 (1 September 1987)[1]
ChairmanDr. E.M. Minnemann
Academic staff
2,331 [2]
Students26,331[2]
Location, ,
CampusMultiple campuses
ColoursCorporate grey, corporate green & white[3][4]
     
AffiliationsUNESCO
Erasmus
UASNL
SURF
Websitewww.thehagueuniversity.com
The main building of The Hague University of Applied Sciences

The Hague University of Applied Sciences (abbreviated as: THUAS; Dutch: De Haagse Hogeschool) is a university of applied sciences with its campuses located in and around The Hague in the Randstad metropolitan region in the west of the Netherlands. The city is home to the Dutch government, royal family and many major international legal, security and peace institutions. Since the university was founded in 1987 it has expanded to four campuses in the near-side cities of The Hague, Delft and Zoetermeer. The main campus in The Hague is located behind The Hague Hollands Spoor railway station by the Laakhaven Canal.

The Hague University of Applied Sciences is known for the international characteristic of its student population with around 124 nationalities represented on campus.[5] It operates partnerships with companies, public bodies and other organisations in the Haaglanden region, as well as international institutions. The university also offers English proficiency training through its English Language Preparatory School, work placements and international exchanges as part of its international remit. Research activity is high with a range of postgraduate and continuing professional education courses.

  1. ^ "THUAS at 30". The Hague University of Applied Sciences. 2017. Retrieved 21 September 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Facts and documents". The Hague University of Applied Sciences. Retrieved 21 September 2017.
  3. ^ Mediakit - - website THUAS
  4. ^ Huisstijl Richtlijnen - website THUAS
  5. ^ The Hague university of Applied Sciences: Open for international co-operation