Driestar hogeschool
Gouda, Netherlands
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Private non-profit
- Founded
- 1982
Overview
A specialized Christian university of applied sciences in Gouda, Netherlands, focusing exclusively on teacher education, pedagogy, and educational leadership.
Fields of study
- Primary Teacher Education
- Secondary Teacher Education
- Pedagogy
- Educational Leadership
- Special Needs Education
- Christian Education
Accreditation: NVAO (Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organisation)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- 2026-09-01, 2026-09-02, 2026-09-07, 2026-10-29, 2027-01-22
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- 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
Varies by program
From about $2,732 / year
Domestic students
€2,530 – €9,100 / year
Tuition varies by program and student category. For the Master's Learning and Innovation – Christian Education (2026-2028): EU students without a Dutch master's degree in education pay €2,694/year; students with a Dutch master's degree in education or non-EU students pay €7,990/year. Post-hbo PDG costs €7,200 in total. Bachelor and associate degree programs charge standard Dutch statutory tuition (collegegeld) set annually by the government. No studiefinanciering (student finance) available for part-time programs.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.