HAS University of Applied Sciences


image:HAS Den Bosch & Stoas Hogeschool.jpg|thumb|300px|HAS University of Applied Sciences building's-Hertogenbosch
HAS University of Applied Sciences is an independent university of applied sciences, specialising in food, agriculture, horticulture, nature and environment. It is located in 's-Hertogenbosch, the regional capital of North Brabant and Venlo, Limburg. All bachelor programmes are accredited by the Dutch Flemish Accreditation Organisation. In 2017 there were around 3400 students enrolled at HAS University of Applied Sciences.
WWW hasinternational.nl

History

On 13 October 1947 MLS was opened in Roermond, and followed a year later by the MZS. In 1956 the higher horticulture school was opened in Nijmegen, which became part of HAS which formed the KNBTB in 's-Hertogenbosch, North Brabant in 1962. This was later renamed to HAS University of Applied Sciences. In 2013 HAS University of Applied Sciences opened their 2nd location in Venlo, Limburg.

Studyprogrammes

HAS University of Applied Sciences offers 9 Dutch-taught bachelor programmes and 3 English-taught Bachelor programmes.

Awards

  • 2016 Elsevier 'Best University of Applied Sciences of the Netherlands' award
  • 2017 Keuzegids HBO: 2nd best University of Applied Sciences
  • 2018 Keuzegids HBO: 2nd best University of Applied Sciences

HAS Training and Consultancy

HAS Training and Consultancy, a partner of HAS University of Applied Sciences, offers, training programs, courses and for business and government organizations in the agribusiness and the food sector. HAS Training and Consultancy allows international students of HAS University of Applied Sciences to participate in research as part of their graduation projects, under the supervision of a consultant.