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The Hague University of Applied Sciences
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The Hague University of Applied Sciences (THUAS) is a university located in The Hague, Netherlands, that offers a variety of English-taught bachelor’s programs for international students, including those from the United States. THUAS focuses on practical, applied education, meaning their programs combine theoretical knowledge with real-world skills to prepare graduates for immediate job placement.
Here are some key points for US students considering THUAS:
- English-taught programs: A significant advantage for non-Dutch speakers.
- Focus on practical skills: Gain valuable work experience through internships and projects integrated into the curriculum.
- Internationally-oriented environment: THUAS has a diverse student body with over 140 nationalities represented, offering a rich cultural experience.
- Focus on societal issues: Many THUAS programs tackle real-world challenges like sustainable development and technological innovation.
- Relatively affordable tuition fees: Compared to US universities, THUAS offers a more budget-friendly option for obtaining a bachelor’s degree.
What to consider:
- THUAS awards bachelor’s degrees (BSc), not associate’s degrees.
- The application process typically involves submitting transcripts, standardized test scores (if required), and a motivation letter.
- There are program-specific deadlines, so research your chosen program carefully.
Overall, THUAS is a great option for US students seeking an applied, international bachelor’s program with a focus on practical skills and a multicultural environment.
Student Life
The main campus of The Hague University of Applied Sciences is located on Johanna Westerdijkplein in a modern building located centrally close to the Hollands Spoor railway station. The building is home to more than 70 (full-time, part-time, and dual) Bachelor’s programs, 10 Master’s programs; and 20 post-graduate programs, training courses, and masterclasses. The main campus of The Hague University of Applied Sciences (THUAS) has a Sports Centre where you can work out in the brand new gym, enjoy group fitness classes (yoga, boxing, Zumba, body pump), and play various indoor sports (indoor football, basketball, volleyball, badminton). A sports & fitness pass gives you unlimited access to all these sports activities. Many graduates claim that their student days were the best days of their lives. What makes this time ‘best’ is the individual. Whether this means partying until the early morning hours, playing lots of sports or learning more about a specific topic by taking part in discussions or finding an interesting part-time job, The Hague, Delft, and Zoetermeer offer lots of different opportunities to make your student days as epic as you want.
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The Universities of Applied Sciences are quite reputable in the Netherlands and provide a way for students without the IB/AP requirements held by the Universities to study in this very cool country. That said, students should be aware of extra requirements that may be necessary when applying for graduate school.
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1 Reviews on “The Hague University of Applied Sciences”
Our son applied to THUAS in the winter of 2021/22. Due to travel restrictions that were still in place, we were not able to visit before applying. He was applying as a dual Italian/American citizen. The application process was smooth and after applying to university in 6 countries, The Netherlands had the most straightforward approach in our experience. That being said, there are many hoops that don’t reveal themselves until you jump through the first one so start early. THUAS has rolling admission which is really helpful and he knew he was conditionally accepted (needed to submit final transcripts) by March 1st which was terrific. He decided to attend The Hague because his other top schools would not inform him of admission until late August and he wasn’t comfortable moving to another country on such short notice. We then paid the 300 euros to be in the housing pool. This is only offered to first-year non-Dutch students and we reserved him a room the day (at time 9 AM) the housing opened. It was 440 euro per month for rent in Waldorpstraat 47 right across the street from school with views of The Hague and Rotterdam from the top floor. The building was in the perfect location but it was a bit of an all-the-time party vibe and our first impression of the entry and halls was not a good one in terms of cleanliness although the room was spacious and the kitchen and bathroom were shared with 4 others. We arrived for the first time in August of 2022 and Max felt very strongly that this was not the program for him. He qualified for both the 3 and 4-year program but the applied sciences model did not suit what he wanted to get out of an International Business Degree. We did all the research we could about Applied Sciences versus Research Institutions but in the end, Max knew it was not a good fit. I think the lesson here is that visiting WHEN school is in session if at all possible, is so important. The pandemic made that very challenging but it was our big take-away. The university was so supportive of Max’s decision and the beauty of it all was that we fell in love with The Netherlands and this fall, both of our boys started their studies in Dutch universities. Max is doing Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Tilburg University (a 3-year program) and Henry is doing Sport Studies at Hanze University of Applied Sciences in Groningen. I will review those processes next. The city of The Hague is beautiful and very international and the access to the beach is wonderful as well. The city is pretty spread out and doesn’t have a main square per se but many different districts so it takes a bit to feel oriented. The school is close to the center and the campus was a bit uninspiring but classes hadn’t started yet so that could be why it felt a bit flat. Overall, it is a wonderful process for the right type of study and the right fit for your student. I hope this helps!