Breda University of Applied Sciences is a university of applied sciences with some 7,000 students from over 100 countries. It is situated in the south of the Netherlands, in the city of Breda, only 100 km from both Amsterdam and Brussels. Breda is a historical city with some 180,000 inhabitants. Approx. 20,000 young people are studying in Breda.
Breda University of Applied Sciences (in former days NHTV Breda) was founded in 1966 as an institute offering bachelor’s programmes in tourism and leisure and in this field, it is the largest and leading education institution in the world. New professional and academic bachelor’s and master’s programmes have been developed since then.
Specialist disciplines of Breda University of Applied Sciences
With a focus on the development of academic knowledge and the promotion of sound professional practice, the specialist disciplines of Breda University of Applied Sciences are:
In the fields of tourism, leisure and hospitality, Breda University of Applied Sciences is the largest and leading education institute in the world. According to the league table of Dutch universities of applied sciences published by Keuzegids HBO, Breda University of Applied Sciences has been one of the best universities of applied sciences in the Netherlands for many years.
Quality in an international setting
Breda University of Applied Sciences prepares students for management-level positions in an international setting. International accreditations from, for instance, the UN World Tourism Organization and the World Leisure Organization underline the quality of education. Breda University of Applied Sciences works together with many leading education institutions all over the world. As a result, there are many opportunities for intensive student and lecturer exchanges. Due in part to joint research programmes, student conferences and summer courses, the international character of the programmes is strengthened. Furthermore, Breda University of Applied Sciences encourages work placements abroad or at internationally-oriented companies.
Bachelors in English
Artificial Intelligence & Data Management
Creative Media and Game Technologies
International Facility Management
Bachelor of Science Leisure Studies
Masters in English
Executive Master Media Innovation
Master Tourism Destination Management
Master of Science Leisure and Tourism Studies
Pre-master Leisure and Tourism Studies
Master Strategic Events Management
Master Supply Chain Management
Pre-master Strategic Business Management and Marketing (SBM)
Fees
In the academic year 2021-2022 the statutory tuition fee for bachelor programmes is €2,168. First-year students pay €1,084.
Requirements
An equivalent of the Dutch diplomas of higher general secondary education (havo) or pre-university level (vwo) is generally required to enrol on a study programme at Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUas).
Please, find your level of education in this list:
Non-Dutch diplomas compared with the Dutch educational system.
After having received your application, BUas will inform you if you meet the educational requirements. If there is any doubt, BUas will have your diploma evaluated by Nuffic (the Netherlands Organization for International Cooperation in Higher Education) for advice.
As an international applicant, you will also be required to demonstrate sufficient results of one of these tests:
You do not need to submit English language test results to be allowed to attend an English-language programme if you have obtained a diploma that is included in the list of diplomas compiled by Nuffic and one of your exam subjects was English (see above)
Students who comply with the admission requirements will be admitted directly to most of our programmes. The following bachelors have additional requirements for admission, like an interview, assignment, test and/or portfolio:
Our masters require a bachelors degree and have intake procedures. Please find more information: Application procedures
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