Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences

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Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, known in Dutch as Hogeschool van Amsterdam, is a public university of applied sciences based across four Amsterdam campuses. Its present institutional form dates from a 1993 merger. Unlike a Dutch research university, AUAS emphasizes professionally oriented education, applied research and learning connected to workplaces and public organizations. Six faculties cover business and economics, technology, education, health and sport, digital media and creative industries, and applied social sciences and law. The institution awards bachelor’s and master’s degrees, with both Dutch- and English-taught options; applicants should check the language and entry conditions of the individual programme. Its scale, practice-based model and dispersed urban setting can suit students seeking direct exposure to professional projects, but Amsterdam’s severe housing shortage and relatively high living costs require early planning.

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Key Highlights

Public, independently governed Dutch university of applied sciences
Current institution formed through a merger in 1993
Positive NVAO institutional quality-assurance judgment in 2025
Six faculties spanning professional fields from business and technology to health and education

Student Life & Environment

Student life is distributed across an urban institution rather than concentrated on one residential campus. AUAS describes student networks, cultural and social events, student-support services and platforms serving groups including Dutch-Caribbean students, LGBTQIA+ students, students with disabilities and refugee students. Its Global Connection Programme organizes activities intended to connect students across cultures. Students can also use the University Sports Centre and participate in creative courses, lectures, workshops and performances through CREA. Academic and personal support is available through student counsellors and other services. The official support information directs enrolled students to guidance for study progress or personal circumstances, including support relevant to international students, caregivers, elite athletes and entrepreneurs. Provision may differ by programme or personal situation, so students who need accommodations should contact AUAS before arrival. Housing is the major practical constraint. AUAS states that Amsterdam has a housing shortage and that it has only a limited number of rooms for eligible international bachelor’s and master’s students. For 2026–2027, rooms were allocated through a lottery that prioritized exchange and non-EU students; as of August 20, 2026, that process had closed. An offer of admission does not guarantee accommodation, and students who lack housing should not assume that AUAS can place them later.

Location & Surroundings

AUAS operates across four campuses in Amsterdam. The official organization page places the Amstel Campus around Wibautstraat, the Health Campus at the Amsterdam UMC site in southeast Amsterdam, the Sport and Nutrition Campus in Amsterdam New West, and the Business Campus in southeast Amsterdam near the ArenA. Individual teaching buildings are spread across these campus areas, so the daily experience depends strongly on the selected programme. This dispersed arrangement gives students contact with different parts of Amsterdam and supports AUAS’s emphasis on using the metropolitan region for professional projects and partnerships. It also means that applicants should identify their programme’s teaching location before choosing accommodation or estimating travel time. A room near one campus may be inconvenient for another, and programme activities or internships may take place elsewhere in the city or region. Amsterdam provides access to a large international professional and cultural environment, but location carries practical tradeoffs. Housing is scarce, living costs are substantial and AUAS cannot house every international student. Prospective students should plan around the actual campus, investigate transport connections and secure legitimate accommodation before committing to relocation.

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For 2026–2027, AUAS lists a statutory tuition fee of €2,694 for students who meet the nationality, residence, first-degree and enrolment conditions. The general institutional fee is €10,648 for students who do not qualify for the statutory rate. Important exceptions exist: the European School of Physiotherapy charges higher statutory and institutional amounts, while several master’s degrees have programme-specific prices. Applicants should use the official fee page and their enrolment assessment rather than infer their category solely from citizenship. Non-EU students requiring a residence permit face additional liquidity requirements. AUAS’s current immigration page lists a €260 immigration amount and proof of financial means of €1,140 per study month, or €13,680 for a full academic year, separate from tuition. These amounts relate to the immigration process and should not be interpreted as a complete personal budget. Housing can require an administration charge, deposit and first month’s rent upfront. For 2026–2027, the limited AUAS housing allocation has already closed. The educational model is explicitly career-oriented. AUAS describes internships and company or organization projects as central features of applied-sciences education, though their timing and requirements vary by programme. Faculty internship offices connect selected fields with placements and graduation projects. The Career Center also offers graduating students and alumni workshops and coaching through activities such as the Career Café. No institution-wide salary or placement-rate claim was found in the selected official sources, so career value should be judged through the chosen programme’s curriculum, required placements and professional recognition.