Exchange programmes

Looking for a true international experience? Check out the the exchange programmes, with over 50 nationalities each year.

Other courses

Full-time

6 months or 1 year

Starts in September or February

The Hague - Main Campus, Delft Campus, Zoetermeer Campus and The Hague - Sports Campus Zuiderpark

English

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.

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

The application for Autumn Semester and Full Year opens on the 1st of April. Start your online application here and follow the steps provided in the application. The application closes on the 31th of May. Applications after this deadline will not be taken into process. Make sure you get nominated by your home university before you start the application process.

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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Incoming Students

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.

To be accepted for an exchange at THUAS you will need to be nominated by your home university. Nominees coming as part of our bilateral agreements will not be charged tuition fees. Please contact the international office of your home university for information on the nomination procedure and consult our factsheet.

Most of our exchange programmes offer Dutch for beginners or survival Dutch.

THUAS strongly supports inclusive mobility. At THUAS you can find numerous special facilities and adaptations.

Outgoing Students

Every faculty and/or bachelor programme has exchange partners specifically selected that meet the requirements of your programme. Please consult the student portal for more information on the procedures that apply to you.

There you will also find more information on the possibilities to go on exchange to our university wide partners, scholarships, language and cultural preparation and other related matters.

THUAS strongly supports inclusive mobility. If you have a disability and/or special needs and you are eligible for an Erasmus+ grant, THUAS can apply for additional financial support from the Erasmus+ programme on your behalf. For more information click here.

Code of Conduct International Student

THUAS has signed the Code of Conduct International Student Higher Education. By signing the Code of Conduct, the institutions of higher education oblige themselves to offer international students education of good quality. The institutions guarantee the quality of the information provision and education to these students.

Incoming staff

Each year we welcome staff members from our partner universities to share knowledge and exchange practices. During the stay they deliver guest lectures, follow short trainings or gain new perspectives through job shadowing.

Please get in touch with your home university to explore your possibilities.

Outgoing Staff

Do you want to go on a staff exchange? At THUAS we support our staff by providing financial support from the Erasmus+ programme for teaching and training mobilities abroad. More information can be found here.

We are proud to have over 300 exchange partners all around the world. We offer our exchange students and staff a unique experience where they learn about each other's cultures, gain a new perspective and deepen competencies to call themselves global citizens.
Thanks to our fruitful collaborations, we give students and staff the chance to go on exchanges and internships abroad, take part in international research projects and be part of an international classroom during their study programme.

THUAS offers close links with industry, businesses and large numbers of NGOs that are located in the Hague. We promote student interaction with the business world and organisations that specialise in research and innovation. We are keen to develop new partnerships as partnering with academic institutions around the world enriches our curricula and makes the experience of the students truly international.

Contact us

Please visit this page to find more about becoming our partner and our active networks and partnerships.

What can I study?

For the academic year 2026-2027 please refer to the course guides below.

Introduction

The Hague University offers a wide range of courses taught in English. To find out which courses you can choose from click on the different subject choice forms and academic guides of the programme your university and/or your faculty has an agreement with. If you are not sure which programme your university has an agreement with, please use the partner list. You can use the search function to look for your country/ institution. If your university partners with more than one programme and you are not sure which one to choose courses from, please contact your international office or study abroad coordinator.

Course Offers Academic Year 2026-2027

Course guides for the coming academic year will be published by April 1st at the latest. In the meantime please consult the published academic guides by date for an indication of what might be offered.

Faculty of Business, Finance & Marketing

Academic Guide Business, Finance & Marketing 2026 - 2027

Faculty of Health, Nutrition & Sports

Academic Guide Health, Nutrition & Sports 2025 - 2026

Faculty of IT & Design

Academic Guide IT & Design 2026 - 2027

Faculty of Management & Organisation

Academic Guide European Studies 2026 - 2027

Academic Guide Management and Organisation (including Communication, Facility Management, Business Management Studies and Human Resources Management) 2026 - 2027

Faculty of Public Management, Law & Safety

Academic Guide International Public Policy & Leadership 2025 - 2026

Academic Guide Law Exchange 2026 - 2027

Academic Guide Safety and Security Management 2026 - 2027

Faculty of Social Work & Education

Academic Guide Social Work 2026- 2027

Academic Guide Pedagogical Studies 2025 - 2026

Academic Guide Social Work and Education – Educating Children in an Urban Environment 2025 - 2026

Academic Guide Exchange Faculty of Social Work & Education 2026 - 2027

Faculty of Technology, Innovation & Society

Academic Guide Technology, Innovation and Society 2026 - 2027

TIS Global Office Social Guide

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	NL56 RABO 0350 2997 06
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 + 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 fee

(fee for immigration matters i.e. entry visas and/or residence permits, only applicable to non-EU/non-EEA nationals)

€254,00

Fee for student health insurance (including third party insurance)
Semester 1 (15 August 2026 - 10 February 2027)	€ 327,22
Semester 2 (15 January 2027 - 31 July 2027)	€ 366,50
Full Year (15 August 2026 - 31 July 2027)	€ 646,98
Full Year (15 January 2027 - 28 February 2028)	€ 753,56

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 [email protected] 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

Questions on your exchange 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.