Introduction

HAS University of Applied Sciences is a public university of applied sciences in the Netherlands, focusing on food, agriculture, horticulture, nature and environment. It is a center of green education and expertise in the southern Netherlands and the wider region.

Overview

Number of students: about 3,000 students, including international students from more than 50 countries.

Majors: Bachelor and Master's degree programs are offered in a variety of disciplines, including business and economics, engineering and technology, health and social care, humanities and social sciences, life sciences, media and art.

History and establishment time

The university was established in 1947 and was originally a secondary agricultural school opened in Roermond on October 13, 1947. It continued to develop and evolve. In 1962, the Royal Dutch Farmers and Gardeners Association was formed in 's-Hertogenbosch, North Brabant, and later changed its name to HAS University of Applied Sciences.

School Strength

Teaching Staff: We have a professional and experienced teaching team. Our lecturers not only have a profound academic background, but also have rich industry practice experience. They can impart practical professional knowledge and skills to students, and stimulate students' innovative thinking and practical ability through interactive communication with students.

Teaching Achievements: We focus on practical teaching. Through internships, case analysis and actual projects, we enable students to accumulate rich practical experience in the learning process and improve their ability to solve practical problems. The students trained by the school have strong employment competitiveness in related fields, which are widely praised by employers and provide a large number of professional talents for the society.

International Cooperation: Actively carry out international cooperation and exchange projects, establish cooperative relations with many universities and institutions around the world, provide students with broad international exchange and learning opportunities, broaden students' international vision, and enhance the international influence of the school.

Nature of the school

Public University of Applied Sciences.

Educational Philosophy

Emphasis on the combination of practice and theory, focus on cultivating students' practical ability and innovative spirit, through close cooperation with enterprises and industries, make the teaching content closely connected with the actual work needs, so that students can better adapt to the needs of future career development in the learning process, and provide students with high-quality education closely related to the employment market.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Food, agriculture, horticulture, nature and environment and other disciplines are the key development areas of the school. It has invested heavily in teaching and research, achieved a series of important results, and cultivated a large number of professional talents for related industries. For example, its horticulture major has advanced teaching and research levels in plant cultivation and flower cultivation; the food major also has in-depth research and practice in food quality and safety, food processing and innovation.

Key laboratories: The school has a number of professional laboratories and research centers, such as the Food Technology Laboratory and the Environmental Science Laboratory, equipped with advanced experimental equipment and instruments, providing students and researchers with good scientific research conditions, supporting research and innovation in food science, agricultural technology, environmental protection, etc.

Department

The school has a number of departments, covering agriculture, horticulture, food, environment, business management and other fields, including animal husbandry, food innovation, space and environmental planning, horticulture and farming, food technology, environmental science, business administration and agricultural food business, applied biology, applied geographic information science and other professional directions.

Ranking

Ranked 5208th in the 2025 Study Abroad Aide World University Rankings and 1551st in Europe; ranked 5188th in the 2025 Study Abroad Aide Best Value University Rankings and 1491st in Europe.

Expenses

Tuition: Undergraduate domestic students per year 2209 euros, 8800 euros per year for international students; master's tuition fees vary depending on the major, please refer to the school's official website for details.

Living expenses: including accommodation, transportation, learning materials, food and personal expenses, etc. Accommodation costs about 400 euros per month.

Campus

Campus location: The main campus is located in 's-Hertogenbosch, and there is also a campus in Venlo. The campus is located in the city and has complete living facilities around it, providing students with convenient learning and living conditions.

Teaching facilities: It has modern teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories, computer rooms and other teaching facilities. The library has a rich collection of books, which provides strong support for students' learning and research.

Campus life: The school has sports venues and clubs for students to participate in various sports activities. In addition, the school often holds various cultural activities, academic lectures, community activities, etc. to enrich students' extracurricular life and create a strong cultural atmosphere and active campus life atmosphere.