Avans University of Applied Sciences was founded on 1 January 2004 following a merger of Hogeschool Brabant and Hogeschool 's-Hertogenbosch. Avans stands for:
• Security
• Inspiration
• Sincerity
Avans Univeristy is located in three cities in the southern part of the Netherlands:
• Breda
• 's-Hertogenbosch
• Tilburg
At Avans University of Applied Sciences, around 24,000 students study 60 different courses and the school has around 2,000 employees taking the best care of the students.
AVANS is NUMBER 1 in the Netherlands!
We are immensely proud that Avans University of Applied Sciences has once again been proclaimed the best major university of applied sciences in the Netherlands. Every year, the Dutch Centre for Higher Education Information examines the quality of higher education in the Full-time Higher Professional Education Options Guide 2019. The international study programmes of Avans are amongst the best in the Netherlands.
Avans once again has been ranked the top large university of applied sciences in the Netherlands by leading higher education guide Keuzegids Hbo. Avans was ranked as number 1 for the sixth consecutive year in 2019.
The International Business programme offered at Avans UAS is ranked as the best in its category.
Students, lecturers, professors and education professionals together form a lively network within our educational institution. Knowledge and competency development is the driving force and the connecting factor behind this.
Our varied and modern learning environment enables each student to develop his or her skills and ambitions to their maximum potential.
Our inspiring lecturers are experts in their fields and have a thorough knowledge of learning processes, enabling them to challenge students to push their boundaries and excel.
The schools have structured their curricula, teaching and examinations based on our educational vision. We collaborate with a wide range of companies, professions and organisations as part of its teaching and research activities.
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