The Hague University of Applied Sciences

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The Hague University of Applied Sciences

De Haagse Hogeschool
Motto	Let's change. You. Us. The world.
Type	University of Applied Sciences
Established	1 September 1987 (1 September 1987)[1]
Chairman	Dr. E.M. Minnemann
Academic staff	2,331 [2]
Students	26,331[2]
Location	The Hague, Zoetermeer, Delft , South Holland , Netherlands
Campus	Multiple campuses
Colours	Corporate grey, corporate green & white[3][4]
Affiliations	UNESCO Erasmus UASNL SURF
Website	www.thehagueuniversity.com

The Hague University of Applied Sciences (abbreviated as: THUAS; Dutch: De Haagse Hogeschool) is a university of applied sciences with its campuses located in and around The Hague in the Randstad metropolitan region in the west of the Netherlands. The city is home to the Dutch government, royal family and many major international legal, security and peace institutions. Since the university was founded in 1987 it has expanded to four campuses in the near-side cities of The Hague, Delft and Zoetermeer. The main campus in The Hague is located behind The Hague Hollands Spoor railway station by the Laakhaven Canal.

The Hague University of Applied Sciences is known for the international characteristic of its student population with around 124 nationalities represented on campus.^[5] It operates partnerships with companies, public bodies and other organisations in the Haaglanden region, as well as international institutions. The university also offers English proficiency training through its English Language Preparatory School, work placements and international exchanges as part of its international remit. Research activity is high with a range of postgraduate and continuing professional education courses.