HAS green academy
About
HAS green academy in 's-Hertogenbosch teaches agriculture and natural sciences for €8,500/year — among the lowest tuition rates at Dutch applied-sciences universities for non-EU students. IELTS 6.0 keeps entry accessible, and graduates get the Zoekjaar year, the €5,000 Holland Scholarship, and the right to work 16h/week in term and full-time in summer.
's-Hertogenbosch is a charming medieval city near the German and Belgian borders, with canals, historic architecture, and a relaxed pace. It's quiet but not isolated; student life exists but feels more integrated into the local community than in big cities. Housing is affordable compared to the west.
Application deadlines
- SeptemberJun 01
Non-EU students. Agriculture-focused HAS Green Academy (formerly HAS Hogeschool). 's-Hertogenbosch.
Accommodation
's-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch). Student housing available; city centre 15 min walk.
SourceScholarships
- 🏛Holland Scholarship (€5,000)
Holland Scholarship: one-time €5,000 first-year grant for non-EU students. Apply directly to the institution. BY eligibility uncertain for 2026 intake.
National funding for this destination
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Why this works
- Tuition of €8,500/year is among the lowest for Dutch universities of applied sciences for non-EU students.
- IELTS 6.0 requirement is accessible for CIS students without intensive exam preparation.
- Netherlands offers a 1-year Zoekjaar orientation permit after graduation to find EU-based work.
- Students can work 16 h/week during term and full-time in summer with no separate work permit needed.
- Holland Scholarship provides €5,000 one-time grant in year 1 — open to RU, UA, KZ, and UZ nationals.
- 's-Hertogenbosch is a safe, mid-sized Dutch city with lower housing costs than Amsterdam or Rotterdam.
What to check
- Programme language of instruction is not confirmed — daily life and some courses may require Dutch.
- Russian students face SWIFT transfer blocks; tuition and living costs must be sent via intermediary channels.
- Belarus nationals have no confirmed standard visa pathway — IND contact required before applying.
- Accommodation is not guaranteed; dorm costs reach €450–900/month, and private housing €700–1,500/month.
- 's-Hertogenbosch is a smaller city with a limited international job market for post-study internships.
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