Hogeschool van Amsterdam
Amsterdam, 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
- Public
- Founded
- 1993
Overview
Hogeschool van Amsterdam (HvA), known in English as Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS), is a publicly funded institute of higher education (hogeschool) in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Founded in 1993, HvA offers practice-oriented higher professional education (hbo) at associate degree, bachelor and master level across fields including economics and management, technology, health, media and communication, education, law and social sciences. Programmes are offered in full-time, part-time and dual formats in Dutch and English. Tuition for 2026-2027 is €2,694 (statutory rate) or €10,648 (institutional rate) per year. The institution is accredited at programme level by NVAO (Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders) and holds an Erasmus Charter for Higher Education. HvA is located across multiple campuses in Amsterdam, with student housing available at the Amstelcampus in Amsterdam Oost.
Fields of study
- Construction and Infrastructure
- Design and Creation
- Economics and Management
- Health
- ICT
- Logistics, Aviation and Maritime
- Media and Communication
- Society and Social Sciences
- Education and Pedagogy
- Law and Governance
- Sport and Nutrition
- Technology
Accreditation: NVAO (Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- September, February
- 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
€10,648 – €16,610 / year
From about $11,500 / year
Domestic students
€2,694 – €3,694 / year
Statutory tuition (wettelijk collegegeld) 2026-2027: €2,694/year for eligible EU/EEA/Swiss/Surinamese students; elevated rate €3,694 for European School of Physiotherapy. Institutional tuition (instellingscollegegeld) 2026-2027: €10,648/year (applies to non-EU/EEA and second-degree students); elevated rate €11,648 for European School of Physiotherapy. February starters: statutory €1,571.50, institutional €6,211.33. Non-subsidised masters: Global Sustainable Business Management €16,610 for 18 months (alumni discount: €12,827); Master in Structural Engineering €5,800.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European School of Physiotherapy (opens in a new tab) | Bachelor's | — | €11,648 / year | Varies | — |
| Master Global Sustainable Business Management (opens in a new tab) | Master's | 18 months | €16,610 / total | Varies | — |
| Master in Structural Engineering (opens in a new tab) | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.