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Hogeschool van Amsterdam

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Hogeschool van Amsterdam: the applicant's brief

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  1. The short answer

    Hogeschool van Amsterdam is a public university of applied sciences in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It suits students who want bachelor study, selected professional master study, or an exchange place through an international partner institute.

  2. What you can study

    The university offers bachelor programmes and a number of professional master programmes. Students from international partner institutes can also study there as exchange students.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should check the official website for programme-specific entry requirements, application steps, and deadlines. Exchange students must apply through their home institution if it is one of the university’s international partner institutes, and all applicants should confirm the current process with the admissions office.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a fee on the information available here, so confirm the current tuition for your programme with its admissions office. Living costs in Amsterdam will also need to be budgeted separately.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated, so confirm it for your chosen programme before applying. Also check the entry requirements, whether your school counts as an international partner institute for exchange study, and what documents you need for admission and enrolment.

  6. How it compares

    There are 49 universities in the Netherlands, and Hogeschool van Amsterdam sits within that field as a public university of applied sciences in Amsterdam. Its main difference is its applied, vocational profile rather than a broad research-university offer, which makes it a better fit for students looking for bachelor study, professional master study, or exchange options.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them β€” always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Hogeschool van Amsterdam

What type of institution is Hogeschool van Amsterdam?

It is a public university of applied sciences.

Where is Hogeschool van Amsterdam located?

It is located in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

What can students study there?

The university offers bachelor programmes and a number of professional master programmes.

Can exchange students study there?

Yes. Students from the university’s international partner institutes can study there as exchange students.

Overview

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences is a large vocational university located in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The AUAS offers bachelor programmes, and a number of (professional) master programmes. It is also possible for students from the AUAS's international partner institutes to study at the AUAS as exchange students.

Programs at Hogeschool van Amsterdam

30 programs across 2 study levels.

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor's Degree Professional Accounting & Finance

Accountancy

Hogeschool van Amsterdam

⏱ 4 years πŸŽ“ Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Maritime & Aviation

Aviation

Hogeschool van Amsterdam

⏱ 4 years πŸŽ“ Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Economics & Public Policy

Bestuurskunde

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⏱ 4 years πŸŽ“ Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Business & Management

CommerciΓ«le Economie

Hogeschool van Amsterdam

⏱ 4 years πŸŽ“ Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Media & Communication

Communicatie

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⏱ 4 years πŸŽ“ Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Business & Management

Creative Business

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⏱ 4 years πŸŽ“ Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

Fysiotherapie

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⏱ 4 years πŸŽ“ Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Computer Science & IT

HBO-ICT

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⏱ 4 years πŸŽ“ Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Law

HBO-Rechten

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⏱ 4 years πŸŽ“ Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

HBO-Verpleegkunde

Hogeschool van Amsterdam

⏱ 4 years πŸŽ“ Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Business & Management

Human Resource Management

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⏱ 4 years πŸŽ“ Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Education

Pabo HvA

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⏱ 4 years πŸŽ“ Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Education

Pedagogiek

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⏱ 4 years πŸŽ“ Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Social Work

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⏱ 4 years πŸŽ“ Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Sports & Recreation

Sportkunde

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⏱ 4 years πŸŽ“ Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Toegepaste Psychologie

Hogeschool van Amsterdam

⏱ 4 years πŸŽ“ Full Time

Foundation

Foundation Computer Science & IT

Ad Cyber Security

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⏱ 2 years πŸŽ“ Full Time
Foundation Professional Accounting & Finance

Ad Finance & Control

Hogeschool van Amsterdam

⏱ 2 years πŸŽ“ Full Time
Foundation Business & Management

Ad Logistiek

Hogeschool van Amsterdam

⏱ 2 years πŸŽ“ Part Time
Foundation Social Sciences & Psychology

Ad Sociaal Werk

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⏱ 2 years πŸŽ“ Part Time
Foundation Computer Science & IT

Ad Software Development

Hogeschool van Amsterdam

⏱ 2 years πŸŽ“ Full Time

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

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Indicative living cost

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Netherlands.

Scholarships at Hogeschool van Amsterdam

Partial

Surrey Excellence Award

University of Surrey

Sports Park membership and leadership programme available

Open Rolling

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance β€” verify with official sources before applying.

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