Exchange programmes

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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 € 243 ONLY for non-EU/EEA.

Student Health Insurance (incl. third party insurance)
Semester 1 (15 August 2025 until 10 February 2026) = € 317,49 
Semester 2 (15 January 2026 until 31 July 2026) = € 355,58 
Full Year (15 August 2025 until 31 July 2026) = € 627,72 
Full Year (15 January 2026 until 10 February 2027) = € 698,47 

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

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.

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.