The Hague University of Applied Sciences

The Hague University of Applied Sciences is a Dutch public university of applied sciences with ~25,000 students from 125+ countries, focused on practice-based education.

The Hague University of Applied Sciences (THUAS) is a public university of applied sciences founded in 1987 and located in The Hague, the seat of the Dutch government and home to international institutions including the International Court of Justice. With approximately 25,000 students representing more than 125 nationalities, it is one of the most internationally diverse higher education institutions in the Netherlands. It operates across five locations including campuses in Delft and Zoetermeer.

THUAS organises its programmes across seven faculties covering Business, Finance & Marketing; IT & Design; Technology, Innovation & Society; Public Management, Law & Safety; Health, Nutrition & Sport; Social Work & Education; and Management & Organisation. The university offers ten English-taught bachelor's programmes, including International Business, European Studies, and Industrial Design Engineering, plus master's degrees through The Hague Graduate School. Six Centres of Expertise anchor applied research in areas such as Cyber Security, Health Innovation, and Governance of Urban Transitions.

As a hogeschool (university of applied sciences), THUAS emphasises practical, work-integrated learning rather than primarily theoretical research. Its location in The Hague gives students proximity to international organisations, NGOs, embassies, and multinational companies, creating a distinctive internship and networking environment. The university holds UNESCO Associated School status and participates in the Erasmus+ programme.