Avans University of Applied Sciences
Breda, Netherlands
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 33,000
- International students
- —
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 2004
Overview
Avans University of Applied Sciences (Avans Hogeschool) is a Dutch university of applied sciences with campuses in Breda, Den Bosch, Tilburg and Roosendaal. Renowned for its practice-based education and research, Avans has consistently ranked among the top large universities of applied sciences in the Netherlands according to the Keuzegids HBO. The institution offers bachelor, associate degree, master and short-course programmes across a wide range of disciplines, combining theoretical knowledge with practical application and strong links to the professional world.
Fields of study
- Accounting & Finance
- Business Administration
- Business IT & Management
- Law
- Engineering
- Computer Science
- Communication
- Health & Nursing
- Arts & Design
- Architecture & Built Environment
- Public Administration
- Marketing
- Logistics
- Social Work
- Biology & Medical Laboratory Science
- Chemistry
- Data Science & AI
- Education
- Sustainability
Accreditation: NVAO - Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- February, September
- Application deadlines
- May 1 (Non-EU/EEA applicants), August 31 (EU/EEA applicants) for September intake
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€9,949 – €11,200
From about $10,745 / year
Domestic students
€2,530 – €2,694
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accountancy (opens in a new tab)Dutch · Part Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | Varies | Varies | Februari, September |
| Accountancy (opens in a new tab)Dutch · Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | Varies | Varies | September |
| AI-Translator (opens in a new tab)Dutch · Full Time | Master's | 1 year | Varies | Varies | September |
| Animation (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 1 year | Varies | Varies | September |
| Artificial intelligence (opens in a new tab)Part Time | — | — | €5,154 / total | Varies | februari 2027 |
| Back-end Development & Databases (opens in a new tab)Part Time | — | — | €5,154 / total | Varies | februari 2027 |
| Bedrijfskunde (opens in a new tab)Dutch · Part Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | Varies | Varies | September |
| Bestuurskunde/ Overheidsmanagement (opens in a new tab)Dutch · Part Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | Varies | Varies | September |
| Data Driven Business (opens in a new tab)Dutch · Full Time | Master's | 1 year | Varies | Varies | September |
| Finance & Control (opens in a new tab)Dutch · Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | Varies | Varies | September |
| Finance & Control (opens in a new tab)Dutch · Part Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | Varies | Varies | Februari, September |
| Finance & Control (international) (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | Varies | Varies | September |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.