De Haagse Hogeschool / The Hague University of Applied Sciences (THUAS)
About
The Hague University of Applied Sciences (THUAS) teaches business, finance, communication, and public policy for €10,528/year, a moderate rate for Dutch HBO education. IELTS 5.5 keeps entry accessible, the September intake runs through direct Studielink application, and being based in the EU's diplomatic seat opens unique internship access alongside the Zoekjaar post-study year.
The Hague is the political heart of the Netherlands—quiet, organised, and serious. International organisations cluster here, which means internships and entry-level jobs for English speakers are more plentiful than elsewhere. The city has a diplomatic atmosphere and lower tourist noise than Amsterdam, though rent is slightly higher.
Application deadlines
- SeptemberApr 01
Non-EU standard HBO deadline. The Hague campus; international city with many UN/EU institutions.
Accommodation
The Hague shares housing pressure with Leiden and Delft. DUWO complexes available for students.
SourceScholarships
- 🏛Holland/NL Scholarship: €5,000 (non-EU/EEA, first year only)
Holland/NL Scholarship available at most NL universities for non-EU/EEA students. BY eligibility uncertain due to EU restrictions.
National funding for this destination
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Why this works
- Tuition of €10,528 per year is moderate for the Netherlands and competitive among Dutch HBO institutions.
- IELTS 6.0 entry requirement is accessible for CIS applicants with solid but not exceptional English.
- International Business programme is fully English-taught with a September intake via direct Studielink application.
- The Hague is the seat of the EU and international organisations, offering unique internship and networking exposure.
- After graduation, the Dutch Zoekjaar (orientation year) gives a 1-year job-search permit in the EU.
- Holland Scholarship of €5,000 (one-time) is available for RU, KZ, UA, and UZ passport holders.
What to check
- Russian students face SWIFT transfer restrictions to the Netherlands and must use intermediary payment services.
- Russian applicants can only apply via the Moscow embassy — no confirmed third-country visa option.
- THUAS is an applied-sciences (HBO) institution; its diploma carries less research-university prestige than WO degrees.
- The Hague has a smaller student social scene compared to Amsterdam or Utrecht — nightlife and peer network are limited.
- Non-EU students must prove ~€13,569 in financial resources for the visa; blocked-account or sponsor letter required.
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