Introduction

Zuyd University of Applied Sciences is one of the largest universities of applied sciences in the Netherlands. It is located in the province of Limburg in the southeast of the Netherlands. It is located in the heart of the important and prosperous Meuse-Rhine EU region in Europe. It is strategically located only one hour's drive from Brussels and Antwerp, and only a few hours from Frankfurt, Paris and other cities.

Overview

Number of students: about 14,600 students.

Number of employees: about 1,800 employees, nearly two-thirds of whom are teachers.

Majors: 34 undergraduate majors, 9 master's majors, 3 associate degree majors and 1 pre-bachelor's degree major, covering multiple disciplines such as art, music, business studies, hotel management, language and communication.

History and establishment time

The school's history can be traced back more than 100 years ago and was officially established in 2001.

School strength

Faculty: It has a large and professional faculty of about 1,800 Nearly two-thirds of the staff have teaching roles. The teachers have rich teaching experience and professional knowledge and can provide students with high-quality education and teaching services.

Teaching achievements: The school focuses on practical teaching. Through close cooperation with enterprises and institutions, students are allowed to participate in actual projects and internships to improve their practical ability and problem-solving ability. The students trained have strong competitiveness in the job market and can quickly adapt to jobs in related industries.

International cooperation: As an international university of applied sciences, it actively carries out international cooperation and exchange projects, and has established extensive cooperative relations with universities and enterprises around the world, providing students with rich international exchange and learning opportunities, such as student exchange projects, joint research, etc., which enhances the school's international influence.

Educational philosophy

Committed to providing education for students, conducting research for enterprises and institutions, and providing training courses and learning plans for professionals, focusing on the personalized development of students, emphasizing the combination of practice and theory, and cultivating students' ability to apply knowledge to practice to meet the development needs of society and industry.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Economics, language, communication and hotel management; health care; social research, behavior and society; business economics; art and design, music; teacher training / Education; Technology and Engineering and other disciplines are the key development directions of the school. The teaching and research in these fields are at a high level, and a large number of professional talents have been trained for related industries.

Key laboratories: The school has 29 research centers, which focus on applied research in different fields, such as health, social sciences, technology, etc., providing students and teachers with a good research environment and resources, and promoting the innovation and application of knowledge.

Departments

The school has the following departments:

Department of Health and Technology: Located in Heerlen, covering majors such as physical therapy, health and technology, speech therapy, nursing, architecture, applied science, and information and communication technology.

Department of International Business and Communication: Located in Maastricht, including majors such as International Business and Communication, Social Education Work, Hotel Management School, Conservatory of Music, Academy of Fine Arts, School of Media Design and Technology, Academy of Dramatic Arts, and School of Architecture.

Department of Social Sciences: Located in Sittard, with majors such as Social Education Work, Social Work, and Marketing Management.

Ranking

Ranked 131st in the 2025 European University Rankings - Western Europe, 27th in the Netherlands, and 2163rd in the world.

Expenses

Tuition fees: Undergraduate courses cost about 7,000-8,000 euros per year, and master's courses cost about 8,000-12,000 euros per year, depending on the major.

Living expenses: including accommodation, food, transportation, etc., about 800-1,200 euros per month.

Campus

Campus location: The school has 12 campuses in Heerlen, Sittard and Maastricht. All English-taught programs are located in Maastricht, a city with a high degree of internationalization, vitality and rich cultural life. There are a variety of shops, bars, cafes and restaurants, providing students with an ideal learning and living environment.

Teaching facilities: All campuses are equipped with modern computers and learning facilities. The library has a rich collection of books and sufficient database resources, which is convenient for students to access various academic materials. In addition, the school also provides an online learning platform to provide students with convenient learning resources and communication space.

Campus life: The school organizes a variety of colorful cultural activities, sports activities, club activities, such as concerts, art exhibitions, sports competitions, etc., to enrich students' extracurricular life and promote exchanges and cooperation among students. At the same time, the school also provides accommodation services for students to help them solve accommodation problems.