For you?
The Hague University of Applied Sciences (THUAS) has exchange agreements with a large number of ERASMUS + partners and non-Erasmus+ partners all over the world. An exchange at THUAS is a truly international experience.
We are looking forward to welcoming you to The Hague University of Applied Sciences. At our university you will become a part of an international community and get a chance to broaden your horizon. We welcome more than 500 exchange students of around 50 nationalities every academic year.
Our exchange students gain a rich cultural experience by working alongside the large number of Dutch and international full-time students on English-language bachelor degree programmes. Our high-quality programmes encourage students to explore each other’s cultures to become open-minded and independent thinkers – qualities which are essential in the present day labour market. Working in a multicultural and cosmopolitan environment becomes second nature to our students.
Admission requirements
Requirements
When you apply for an exchange at THUAS, you will create an online account that will allow you to track your application through its various stages. You can save your progress at any point and come back to it at another time.
You will also get more information regarding important topics such as immigration, accommodation and insurance.
Before applying
The Hague University of Applied Sciences (THUAS) offers a wide range of programmes. Before applying, always check with your home university for which specific exchange programme(s) you can apply and have to be nominated for. Applications for other programmes will not be processed by THUAS.
Application Start and Deadlines
| First semester (fall, September) | Second semester (spring, February) | |
| Start nomination by partner university at THUAS | February 1st | August 1st |
| Deadline nomination by partner university at THUAS | April 30th | October 15th |
| Start application by student | April 1st | October 1st |
| Deadline of application by student | May 31st | November 15th |
Letter of Acceptance
After receipt of the initial required documentation, you will receive a conditional Letter of Acceptance. The Letter of Acceptance is conditional in the sense that you still have to meet certain criteria (such as immigration matters, payments or entry requirements) before being fully accepted.
English language requirements
THUAS has agreed with its partner universities that exchange students are exempted from submitting a language test. We have agreed with our partner universities to guarantee that the nominated students will meet these requirements.
At THUAS we expect our exchange students to be proficient in the English language. The below test scores indicate the level of English that is required.
- IELTS, Academic Module. Minimum score: 6.0 overall band score.
- TOEFL, Internet based. Minimum score 80
Erasmus+ institutions
As of 1 April 2023, The Hague University of Applied Sciences (THUAS) is connected to the EWP network (Erasmus Without Paper). Students from Erasmus+ partners that are nominated for exchange at THUAS can send their Learning Agreement via the EWP network if their home university is connected as well.
Please note that, for our exchange coordinators to be able to process a learning agreement, THUAS has the following requirements:
- Students have been nominated by their home university and have been accepted for an exchange at THUAS
- Students have started their application procedure for their exchange at THUAS
The above listed steps must first be taken before we are able to receive and process your Learning Agreement.
Application link and tips
You can apply for your exchang period at THUAS via Osiris.
Please note, though, that the deadline to apply is the 31st of May 2024 at the latest! The nominations for the first semester and full year have started on the 1st of February 2024 and close on the 30th of April 2024.
The THUAS exchange experience
Erasmus+
The Hague University of Applied Sciences has been awarded the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ECHE) for the period 2021-2027, allowing us to participate in the Erasmus + programme. Please see both our Charter as well as our current Erasmus Policy Statement.
For more information on the Erasmus+ programme and its objectives, please have a look at the Erasmus+ website
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What can I study?
Practical information
Financing your study
Payment deadline
Should The Hague University of Applied Sciences not have received your payment on our bank account before the deadlines set below, we cannot apply for your entry visa, residence permit and/or health insurance.
| First semester (fall, September) and full year | Second semester (spring, February) | |
| Deadline | June 15th | November 30th |
Bank account details for payment
- IBAN Bank account number > NL80 RABO 0145 5455 63
- Swift code of the bank > RABO NL 2U
- Name of the accountholder > Stichting HBO Haaglanden
- Name of the bank > Rabobank
- Address of the bank > Bezuidenhoutseweg 5
- Postal code and place > 2594 AB The Hague
- Country > The Netherlands
- Payment reference* > [your full name and THUAS student number]
* Make sure you always mention your full name and THUAS student number (ex. John Smith 18121506) as a payment reference, otherwise we are not able to track the payment.
Fees and costs
Legal fees
For the application of your immigration (entry visa and/or residence permit) the legal fee is € 228 ONLY for non-EU/EEA.
Student Health Insurance (incl. third party insurance)
Semester 1 (15 August 2024 until 10 February 2025) = € 318
Semester 2 (15 January 2025 until 31 July 2025) = € 356
Full Year (15 August 2024 until 31 July 2025) = € 628
Full Year (15 January 2025 until 31 February 2026) = € 699
Please add up the applicable fees and costs for your situation and take into account possible transfer fees charged by banks when you make the transfer. Insufficient payments cannot be fully processed.
Payments by credit card, PayPal, and/or other methods are not possible.
Cancellation
Cancellation of your exchange period has to be done in writing and has to be sent to exchange@hhs.nl mentioning your student number and the reason for cancellation.
Should you cancel your application after we have submitted your entry visa and/or residence permit application, the legal fees paid on your behalf cannot be refunded.
Please note: cancellation of accommodation has to be done directly with the party offering housing, and different fees and rules may apply.
Facilities and services
Facilities
On campus, there are state-of-the-art computer facilities, media labs and science labs to help students study. We also have several restaurants and extensive sports facilities .
Read more about our facilities.
International Student Services
We also have an International Office. We can give you practical advice on visas, residence permits, insurance, financing and housing as well as scholarships when you go and study abroad.
Special needs
More information on special needs can be found here.
Contact
General questions regarding partnerships at The Hague University can be directed at the International Affairs. Questions on your application can be directed at the International Office. Any academic/course/schedule related questions and documents (such as learning agreements and Erasmus Without Paper, statements of attendance, etc.) as well as transcripts of records are taken care of by the programme/faculty you enroll for as an exchange student. The International Office can only redirect you to them, so please contact the programme coordinator directly.