The Hague University of Applied Sciences

What The Hague University of Applied Sciences does

The Hague University of Applied Sciences (THUAS) is a public university of applied sciences (hogeschool) operating under the Dutch higher education system, headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands, with additional campuses in Delft and Zoetermeer. Operated by the legal entity Stichting HBO Haaglanden, THUAS delivers bachelor, master, and post-graduate degree programmes alongside modules, minors, exchange programmes, and both full-time and part-time study variants. The institution serves nearly 26,000 students from more than 140 countries, with a UNESCO Associated School designation held since 2009.

THUAS's core technology stack is built around the Osiris student registration and administration system, supplemented by the national Studielink enrollment system and third-party ProctorExam software for remote online proctoring. The university supports practice-oriented research through 7 Centres of Expertise covering Cyber Security, Digital Operations & Finance, Global and Inclusive Learning, Governance of Urban Transitions, Health Innovation, and Mission Zero (sustainability). A dedicated Learning Analytics function studies student progress and success factors. The institution does not maintain a public API or developer-facing platform.

THUAS's business model combines three revenue streams: (1) Dutch government funding allocated based on enrollment numbers, (2) tuition fees at statutory rates (~€2,500/year for EU/EEA students) and institutional rates (~€9,500/year for non-EU/EEA students), and (3) ancillary services including a non-refundable €275 Housing Service fee. The go-to-market motion is primarily direct-to-consumer via the THUAS website, Open Days, Trial Study Days, and a student ambassador programme, with a sales-led enrollment process through Studielink and Osiris, and an international agent network supporting recruitment in countries such as China. The primary customer segments are prospective bachelor students, graduate students, exchange students, and working professionals.

Name

The Hague University of Applied Sciences

Legal name

Stichting HBO Haaglanden

Website

https://thehagueuniversity.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

The Hague University of Applied Sciences (THUAS) is a Dutch public university of applied sciences serving nearly 26,000 students from 140+ countries with bachelor, master, and post-graduate programs, funded primarily through Dutch government allocations and tuition fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Applied Research & Innovation Universities (EDAHAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical Universities with Energy, Materials & Sustainability Focus (EDAHAEAL), Technical Universities with Computing, Data & AI Focus (EDAHAEAK)

Keywords

• Higher education programs
• Applied sciences university
• Professional development courses
• Student housing services
• Practice-oriented research

Headquarters

HQ city

The Hague

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: THUAS charges statutory tuition fees (just over €2,500/year for EU/EEA students) and higher institutional fees (over €9,500/year for non-EU international students) as mandated by Dutch higher education regulations.
2. Housing Services: THUAS charges a €275 non-refundable housing fee for the Housing Service, which is separate from rent paid to accommodation partners.
3. Government Funding: As a public university of applied sciences in the Netherlands, THUAS receives government funding for education delivery based on student enrollment numbers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Hague University of Applied Sciences (THUAS) is a public university of applied sciences in the Netherlands that delivers higher education programs including Bachelor's, Master's, post-graduate, exchange, modules, and minors, offered both full-time and part-time. It serves approximately 26,000 students from over 140 countries across campuses in The Hague, Delft, and Zoetermeer. The institution also runs seven interdisciplinary Centres of Expertise (e.g., Cyber Security, Digital Operations & Finance, Health Innovation) that integrate practice-oriented research with teaching and provide applied research services to external partners.

Product overview

The Hague University of Applied Sciences (THUAS) offers a comprehensive higher education portfolio consisting of Bachelor and Master degree programmes at undergraduate and graduate levels, supplemented by post-graduate programmes, exchange courses, and standalone modules/minors. Education is delivered in both full-time and part-time variants. THUAS also provides student support services including a dedicated Housing Service for international students, and conducts practice-oriented research through specialized Centres of Expertise covering areas such as cyber security, digital operations, health innovation, and urban governance transitions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor's Degree Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 26,000 students from over 140 different countries enrolled
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• UNESCO Associated Schools NetworkflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009THUAS has been a UNESCO Associated School since 2009, focusing on all four UNESCO themes: peace and human rights, global citizenship, intercultural learning, and sustainable development. The university contributes to UNESCO's mission through lectures, workshops, discussions, and activities promoting international unity, tolerance and solidarity.
• DUWO University HousingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary accommodation partner offering shared facilities and self-contained rooms (€450-€900/month). All rooms fully furnished. THUAS Housing Service assists approximately half of incoming international students through this partnership.
• RoomplazaminorOthersSmart housing platform for international students offering affordable, furnished student flats across the Netherlands (€500-€900/month). Platform provides centrally located housing with quality facilities.
• The Social HubminorOthersStudent accommodation provider with fully equipped rooms and communal spaces near The Hague. Standard Double rooms reserved for THUAS students at approximately €1,135/month.
• Geste GroepminorOthersIndependent furnished student apartments starting at €950/month, located two minutes from THUAS main campus. Fully furnished with private kitchen and bathroom, common living room and roof terrace.
• Xior Student HousingminorOthersSelf-contained rooms at Lutherse Burgwal starting at €1,000/month. Centrally located in The Hague city center with variety of shops and restaurants nearby.
• HousingAnywhereminorOthersOnline booking platform for accommodations offering 20% discount for THUAS students. Platform allows tenants to interact directly with landlords for medium-term rentals.
• Homey HousingminorOthersSpacious fully furnished apartments starting at €450/month for shared facilities and €775/month for studios. Scandinavian-designed apartments with all-inclusive amenities.
• Holland2StayminorOthersSelf-contained studios in The Y (from €773/month) and Maritz (from €650/month). Buildings near central station and within walking distance of THUAS.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences: Direct Dutch hogeschool peer based in the same Randstad region as THUAS. Offers comparable Bachelor/Master programs in business, technology, health and social sciences with similar practice-oriented pedagogy and comparable international student focus. Most relevant comparison given geographic proximity and overlapping catchment.
• NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences: Dutch University of Applied Sciences formed via merger with strong international orientation and multi-campus footprint. Direct peer on learning-by-doing pedagogy, international cohort strategy, and applied research centres.
• Utrecht University of Applied Sciences (HU): Dutch hogeschool with comparable size, applied research profile, and international student body. Direct peer in the Randstad urban corridor with overlapping program portfolio and similar funding/governance model.
• Zuyd University of Applied Sciences: Regional Dutch University of Applied Sciences in Limburg with comparable applied research and Bachelor/Master portfolio. Direct peer for benchmarking product mix, research centre structure, and operational model.
• Fontys University of Applied Sciences: Large multi-campus Dutch University of Applied Sciences with similar applied research focus and international cohort. Offers comparable Bachelor/Master programs and Centers of Expertise structure, making it a direct competitor for international students and a benchmark for pedagogy and scale.
• Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (HvA): Largest University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands with ~55,000+ students and a similar applied research and learning-by-doing model. Directly comparable in product portfolio, funding model (government + tuition), and international student recruitment strategy. Operates in same Dutch UAS segment.
• Hanze University of Applied Sciences: Dutch hogeschool in Groningen with strong applied research focus (similar Centres of Expertise model) and international student recruitment. Comparable scale and product mix to THUAS, with similar revenue model.
• Avans University of Applied Sciences: Large Dutch University of Applied Sciences operating across multiple campuses in the south of the Netherlands. Direct peer in product portfolio, applied research model, and government-funded operating structure.
• Saxion University of Applied Sciences: Major Dutch University of Applied Sciences with comparable Bachelor/Master offerings and Centers of Expertise in applied research. Direct competitor for international students and benchmark for applied pedagogy in the Netherlands.
• Inholland University of Applied Sciences: Dutch University of Applied Sciences with comparable international student population and applied programs. Direct competitor in the Dutch hogescholen segment with similar funding structure and product portfolio.

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/dehaagse
• YouTubeyoutube.com/dehaagsehogeschool
• Facebookfacebook.com/dehaagsehogeschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-hague-university
• Instagraminstagram.com/dehaagsehogeschool
• TikToktiktok.com/@dehaagsehogeschool

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