Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences

Amsterdam, Netherlands Founded 1993 World Rank #2022

Overview

English Name: Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Acronyms: AUAS, HvA
Founded: 1993
World Rank: #2022
Rank in Netherlands: #14
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Within the Netherlands's higher-education landscape, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences stands as a university founded in 1993. It operates from Amsterdam, Netherlands as a higher-education provider.

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences runs a small set of programmes across multiple qualification levels, with teaching organised under its academic units. The breadth of its catalogue serves a varied applicant profile.

On academic rankings, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences is ranked #2022 globally and #14 within the Netherlands. The institution participates in the Netherlands's academic ecosystem alongside other higher-education providers.

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Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences's street address and primary contact methods. Social channels often differentiate by purpose — admissions on one, alumni on another, events on a third.

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Programs Offered

The full set of programmes Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences offers is searchable and grouped by level below. Some programmes accept rolling applications; others run on annual cycles — check before applying.

Bachelor's Degree

55 programmes

Browse 55 programmes at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences for undergraduate entry. Each combines core theory with the credits needed to progress toward honours or a master's.

Teacher Education in Physics Opleiding tot leraar voortgezet onderwijs van de tweede graad in Natuurkunde Education & Teaching 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Duration: 4 years
Credits: 240 ECTS credits
Built Environment Engineering & Technology 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Duration: 4 years
Credits: 240 ECTS credits
Aviation Engineering & Technology 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Duration: 4 years
Credits: 240 ECTS credits
Law HBO - Rechten Law 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Duration: 4 years
Credits: 240 ECTS credits
Biomedical Engineering Biomedische Technologie Engineering & Technology 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Duration: 4 years
Credits: 240 ECTS credits
Logistics Management Business & Management 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Duration: 4 years
Credits: 240 ECTS credits
Finance & Control Business & Management 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Duration: 4 years
Credits: 240 ECTS credits
Finance, Tax and Advice Business & Management 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Duration: 4 years
Credits: 240 ECTS credits
Creative Business Business & Management 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Duration: 4 years
Credits: 240 ECTS credits
Teacher Education in Catering and Hospitality Opleiding tot leraar voortgezet onderwijs van de tweede graad in Consumptieve Techniek I en II Education & Teaching 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Duration: 4 years
Credits: 240 ECTS credits
Teacher Education in Social Studies Opleiding tot leraar voortgezet onderwijs van de tweede graad in Maatschappijleer Education & Teaching 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Duration: 4 years
Credits: 240 ECTS credits
Teacher Education in Welfare and Health Care Opleiding tot leraar voortgezet onderwijs van de tweede graad in Gezondheidszorg en Welzijn Education & Teaching 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Duration: 4 years
Credits: 240 ECTS credits
Teacher Education in Biology Opleiding tot leraar voortgezet onderwijs van de tweede graad in Biologie Education & Teaching 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Duration: 4 years
Credits: 240 ECTS credits
Teacher Education in Mathematics Opleiding tot leraar voortgezet onderwijs van de tweede graad in Wiskunde Education & Teaching 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Duration: 4 years
Credits: 240 ECTS credits
Applied Physics Technische Natuurkunde Engineering & Technology 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Duration: 4 years
Credits: 240 ECTS credits
Physiotherapy Opleiding tot Fysiotherapeut Medicine & Health 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Duration: 4 years
Credits: 240 ECTS credits
Nursing Opleiding tot Verpleegkundige Medicine & Health 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Duration: 4 years
Credits: 240 ECTS credits
Applied Psychology Toegepaste Psychologie Social Sciences & Education 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Duration: 4 years
Credits: 240 ECTS credits
Public Administration Bestuurskunde/Overheidsmanagement Business & Management 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Duration: 4 years
Credits: 240 ECTS credits
Accountancy Business & Management 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Duration: 4 years
Credits: 240 ECTS credits
Communication Communicatie Business & Management 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Duration: 4 years
Credits: 240 ECTS credits
Marketing Management Commerciële Economie Business & Management 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Duration: 4 years
Credits: 240 ECTS credits
Logistics Engineering Engineering & Technology 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Duration: 4 years
Credits: 240 ECTS credits
Maritime Officer Maritiem Officier Engineering & Technology 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Duration: 4 years
Credits: 240 ECTS credits
Teacher Education in Technology and Society Opleiding tot leraar voortgezet onderwijs van de tweede graad in Mens en Technologie Education & Teaching 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Duration: 4 years
Credits: 240 ECTS credits
Social Work Social Sciences & Education 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Duration: 4 years
Credits: 240 ECTS credits
Forensic Science Forensisch Onderzoek Engineering & Technology 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Duration: 4 years
Credits: 240 ECTS credits
Communication & Multimedia Design Communication and Multimedia Design Engineering & Technology 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Duration: 4 years
Credits: 240 ECTS credits
Sport Studies Sportkunde Social Sciences & Education 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Duration: 4 years
Credits: 240 ECTS credits
Business Administration Bedrijfskunde Business & Management 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Duration: 4 years
Credits: 240 ECTS credits
Engineering Engineering & Technology 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Duration: 4 years
Credits: 240 ECTS credits
Fashion and Textile Technologies Fashion & Textile Technologies Engineering & Technology 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Duration: 4 years
Credits: 240 ECTS credits
International Business Business & Management 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Duration: 4 years
Credits: 240 ECTS credits
Information & Communication Technology HBO-ICT Engineering & Technology 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Duration: 4 years
Credits: 240 ECTS credits
Occupational Therapy Opleiding voor Ergotherapie Medicine & Health 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Duration: 4 years
Credits: 240 ECTS credits
Teacher Education in Economics Opleiding tot leraar voortgezet onderwijs van de tweede graad in Economie Education & Teaching 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Duration: 4 years
Credits: 240 ECTS credits
Teacher Education in Educational Theory: Philosophy of Education and Child Rearing Opleiding tot leraar voortgezet onderwijs van de tweede graad in Pedagogiek Education & Teaching 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Duration: 4 years
Credits: 240 ECTS credits
Teacher Education in Geography Opleiding tot leraar voortgezet onderwijs van de tweede graad in Aardrijkskunde Education & Teaching 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Duration: 4 years
Credits: 240 ECTS credits
Teacher Education in Chemics Opleiding tot leraar voortgezet onderwijs van de tweede graad in Scheikunde Education & Teaching 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Duration: 4 years
Credits: 240 ECTS credits
Teacher Education in Dutch Opleiding tot leraar voortgezet onderwijs van de tweede graad in Nederlands Education & Teaching 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Duration: 4 years
Credits: 240 ECTS credits
Teacher Education in History Opleiding tot leraar voortgezet onderwijs van de tweede graad in Geschiedenis Education & Teaching 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Duration: 4 years
Credits: 240 ECTS credits
Teacher Education in French Opleiding tot leraar voortgezet onderwijs van de tweede graad in Frans Education & Teaching 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Duration: 4 years
Credits: 240 ECTS credits
Teacher Education in English Opleiding tot leraar voortgezet onderwijs van de tweede graad in Engels Education & Teaching 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Duration: 4 years
Credits: 240 ECTS credits
Applied Mathematics Toegepaste Wiskunde Engineering & Technology 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Duration: 4 years
Credits: 240 ECTS credits
Exercise Therapy Opleiding tot Oefentherapeut Medicine & Health 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Duration: 4 years
Credits: 240 ECTS credits
Nutrition and Dietetics Voeding en Diëtetiek Medicine & Health 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Duration: 4 years
Credits: 240 ECTS credits
Human Resource Management Business & Management 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Duration: 4 years
Credits: 240 ECTS credits
Social Legal Services Sociaal-Juridische Dienstverlening Law 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Duration: 4 years
Credits: 240 ECTS credits
Education in Primary Schools (age 4 - 12) Opleiding tot leraar Basisonderwijs Education & Teaching 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Duration: 4 years
Credits: 240 ECTS credits
Teacher Education in Physical Education Opleiding tot Leraar van de eerste graad in Lichamelijke Opvoeding Education & Teaching 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Duration: 4 years
Credits: 240 ECTS credits
Educational Theory Pedagogiek Social Sciences & Education 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Duration: 4 years
Credits: 240 ECTS credits
Teacher Education in German Opleiding tot leraar voortgezet onderwijs van de tweede graad in Duits Education & Teaching 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Duration: 4 years
Credits: 240 ECTS credits
Amfi - Amsterdam Fashion Institute (English programme) Engineering & Technology 4 years 240 ECTS credits English

In the Fashion & Textile Technologies Bachelor’s programme at the Amsterdam Fashion Institute (AMFI), you will learn all about the world of fashion: from designing and making garments to selling and promoting them. You will develop your own style and craftsmanship. From the buzzing city, you will have the chance to express creativity and learn from international lecturers at the forefront of management, design and branding. Do you have a passion for fashion? If so, AMFI is the place for you.

Duration: 4 years
Credits: 240 ECTS credits
Local tuition: 2,694 EUR/year
Sport Studies - track International Sports, Management and Business Business & Management 240 ECTS credits English

Do you have a head for business and a heart for sport? Then Sport Studies – track International Sports, Management and Business (ISMB) might be right for you.

This 4-year Bachelor’s programme prepares you for a career as a sport manager in an international setting. You will study management, business, sport and personal development, and gain hands-on experience through 3 international internships.

The programme focuses on the global sport industry. You will build a strong foundation in entrepreneurship and learn to research, plan, organise, lead and evaluate in the dynamic world of sport.

Besides core business subjects like marketing, finance and strategic management, you will also study event management, sport media, facility management, intercultural communication and research. In the first 2 years, you will take part in various sport activities to strengthen your management and interpersonal skills.

Credits: 240 ECTS credits
Local tuition: 2,694 EUR/year
European School of Physiotherapy (Internationaal) Medicine & Health 240 ECTS credits English

The European School of Physiotherapy offers you one of the most challenging and high standard study programmes in Europe, leading to a Bachelor of Health (Physiotherapy) degree. We offer an intense, 3-year programme in a small-scale environment for students from all over the world. Studying at the ESP means that you are taught a combination of theoretical subjects and practical skills from the beginning. Physiotherapy concerns a broad field of different activities. Therefore, the ESP interns have to get practical experience in different physiotherapeutic situations. Each year of the programme starts with a period of training and theory and is concluded by practical experience in an internship. The internship is the most challenging period of education. During an internship, everything comes together. Knowledge, attitude and skills should be combined in relation to real patients. The ESP programme includes 3 internships of which 2 are completed outside The Netherlands. The internships are facilitated all over the world.The entire programme consists of 240 credits, distributed over several semesters, subjects and courses. In each course, the knowledge, skills and/or attitude goals are connected to the patient cases in order for you to integrate all aspects into your professional behaviour.

Credits: 240 ECTS credits

Master's Degree

27 programmes

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences lists 27 programmes awarding a master's — the tier where graduates build the specialist credentials many senior and technical roles now expect.

Master Legal Management Law 1 year 60 ECTS credits
Duration: 1 year
Credits: 60 ECTS credits
Teacher Education in General Economics Leraar Algemene Economie Education & Teaching 2 years 90 ECTS credits
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 90 ECTS credits
Teacher Education in Dutch Leraar Nederlands Education & Teaching 2 years 90 ECTS credits
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 90 ECTS credits
Teacher Education in History Leraar Geschiedenis Education & Teaching 2 years 90 ECTS credits
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 90 ECTS credits
Teacher Education in French Leraar Frans Education & Teaching 2 years 90 ECTS credits
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 90 ECTS credits
Teacher Education in Mathematics Leraar Wiskunde Education & Teaching 2 years 90 ECTS credits
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 90 ECTS credits
Teacher Education in English Leraar Engels Education & Teaching 2 years 90 ECTS credits
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 90 ECTS credits
Social Work Social Sciences & Education 1 year 60 ECTS credits
Duration: 1 year
Credits: 60 ECTS credits
Educational Theory Pedagogiek Social Sciences & Education 1 year 75 ECTS credits
Duration: 1 year
Credits: 75 ECTS credits
Sustainability Transitions (joint degree) Duurzaamheidstransities (joint degree) 1 year 60 ECTS credits
Duration: 1 year
Credits: 60 ECTS credits
Global Sustainable Business Management (joint degree) Business & Management 2 years 90 ECTS credits
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 90 ECTS credits
Digital Design Engineering & Technology 1 year 60 ECTS credits
Duration: 1 year
Credits: 60 ECTS credits
Applied Quantum Technology (joint degree) Engineering & Technology 2 years 120 ECTS credits
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 ECTS credits
Urban Technology Engineering & Technology 1 year 60 ECTS credits
Duration: 1 year
Credits: 60 ECTS credits
Legal Tech Law 2 years 120 ECTS credits
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 ECTS credits
Digital Driven Business 1 year 60 ECTS credits
Duration: 1 year
Credits: 60 ECTS credits
Master Urban Management Social Sciences & Education 1 year 60 ECTS credits
Duration: 1 year
Credits: 60 ECTS credits
Economic Transformation Economische Transformatie Business & Management 1 year 60 ECTS credits
Duration: 1 year
Credits: 60 ECTS credits
Klimaatpsychologie en -gedrag Social Sciences & Education 1 year 60 ECTS credits
Duration: 1 year
Credits: 60 ECTS credits
Performance, Sport and Health Medicine & Health 1 year 60 ECTS credits
Duration: 1 year
Credits: 60 ECTS credits
Applied Artificial Intelligence Engineering & Technology 1 year 60 ECTS credits
Duration: 1 year
Credits: 60 ECTS credits
Mental Health Care GGZ- Verpleegkunde (GGZ-V) Medicine & Health 1 year 60 ECTS credits
Duration: 1 year
Credits: 60 ECTS credits
Applied Quantum Technology English
Local tuition: 2,694 EUR/year
Master Digital Design: Digital Fashion Technology 1 year 60 ECTS credits English

The Digital Fashion Technology track is a one-year, full-time programme within the Master of Digital Design. It equips students with the skills to address fashion industry challenges using digital technologies. Through projects and research, students gain skills and knowledge about how to apply technologies like AI, Blockchain, and 3D & Virtual fashion in the fashion industry. The programme emphasizes collaboration with industry and individual projects to shape careers in digital fashion.

Duration: 1 year
Credits: 60 ECTS credits
Local tuition: 2,694 EUR/year
European MSc in Occupational Therapy Medicine & Health 2 years 90 ECTS credits English

This master programme aims to further develop your research skills and strengthen your critical reasoning on Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science. It offers a learning community with multi-national and multi-lingual students who possess a wealth of experience in education, research and practice. As a graduate, you will gain the international perspective and evidence-based approach that will help to solve problems and undertake quality improvement and research projects. The European Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (OT EuroMaster) offers you contemporary and innovative education in six modules at five participating universities in five different countries. During the first year, you travel to attend classes in Brighton (England), Amsterdam (The Netherlands), Winterthur (Switzerland), and A Coruña (Spain). Each trip lasts two weeks. The second year will bring you to Stockholm (Sweden) for one week and you will finalize your degree within the comfort of your own home country .

Duration: 2 years
Credits: 90 ECTS credits
Sport Business & Leadership Business & Management 1 year 60 ECTS credits English

The 1-year Master Sport Business & Leadership enables you to grow your sport leadership and 21st century business skills. Join us on our sport campus in Amsterdam; a city with a track record of hosting major international sport events and being home to some of the biggest sport brands. You will further develop the sport industry and help make it more sustainable and socially impactful.

The programme consists of 7 practical modules with supporting theory and reflection. During your study, you will work as a consultant for a real sport organisation where you will define a strategy to make the organisation more sustainable in terms of people, planet, profit, performance and passion.

Duration: 1 year
Credits: 60 ECTS credits
Local tuition: 2,694 EUR/year
Master Digital Design: Interaction Design 1 year 60 ECTS credits English

The Interaction Design track is part of the one-year international full-time Master of Science programme in Digital Design that educates you as a design professional. This track prepares you to tackle some of the world's biggest challenges through a critical and ethical design approach, emphasizing planet-centered and sustainable practices.

Duration: 1 year
Credits: 60 ECTS credits
Local tuition: 2,694 EUR/year

Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications

10 programmes

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences also offers 10 programmes across associate, certificate, diploma, and foundation routes — shorter or vocational qualifications that build practical skills or bridge into a full degree.

Smart Asset Maintenance Engineering & Technology 2 years 120 ECTS credits
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 ECTS credits
Smart Media Production Engineering & Technology 2 years 120 ECTS credits
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 ECTS credits
Frontend Design & Development Engineering & Technology 2 years 120 ECTS credits
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 ECTS credits
Educatief Professional Beroepsonderwijs Education & Teaching 2 years 120 ECTS credits
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 ECTS credits
Cybersecurity Engineering & Technology 2 years 120 ECTS credits
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 ECTS credits
Logistiek Engineering & Technology 2 years 120 ECTS credits
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 ECTS credits
Social Work Sociaal Werk Social Sciences & Education 2 years 120 ECTS credits
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 ECTS credits
Software Development Engineering & Technology 2 years 120 ECTS credits
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 ECTS credits
Expert by Experience in Health & Welfare Ervaringsdeskundigheid in Zorg en Welzijn Social Sciences & Education 2 years 120 ECTS credits
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 ECTS credits
Finance & Control Business & Management 2 years 120 ECTS credits
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 ECTS credits

How to apply to Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences

How to apply to Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences — a five-step structure with notes on documents, channels, and timing for each phase.

  1. 1
    Find a programme that fits your goals

    Begin by reviewing the programmes section above. Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences offers 92 programmes grouped by qualification level. Decide on a target tier (bachelor's, master's, or doctoral) before narrowing by subject.

  2. 2
    Confirm you meet the requirements

    Each programme at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences has its own entry requirements — academic minimums, language proficiency, supporting documents, and sometimes interviews or portfolios. Check the programme-specific page or contact admissions to confirm eligibility.

  3. 3
    Assemble your application package

    Most applications require certified academic records, identification documents, language test certificates (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent for English-medium programmes), CV/résumé, and a statement of purpose. Allow extra time for document authentication.

  4. 4
    Submit your application

    Apply directly via Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences's online portal at www.hva.nl. Complete the application form, upload supporting documents, and pay any application fee. Confirmation emails typically arrive within a few business days.

  5. 5
    Contact admissions and follow up

    After submitting, confirm receipt with the admissions office and track your application status through the portal. Set reminders for any interview requests, additional document submissions, or admission decision deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences

Common questions about Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences answered concisely, with each answer grounded in the institution's published data.

When was Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences founded?

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences was established in 1993 (approximately 33 years ago).

Where can I find Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences?

The institution is located in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

How is Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences ranked?

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences holds rank #2022 globally and #14 in Netherlands.

Where can I learn more about Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences?

The institution's website is www.hva.nl.

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