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{{Short description|University in The Netherlands}}
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|established = January 1, 2004
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'''Avans University of Applied Sciences''' ({{lang-nl|Avans Hogeschool}}) is a high-ranked Dutch [[vocational university]]. It is located in three cities: [[Breda]], [['s-Hertogenbosch]], and [[Tilburg]]. The school has 29,000 students studying 40 courses in 18 institutes. There are 2,300 employees.
'''Avans University of Applied Sciences''' ({{lang-nl|Avans Hogeschool}}) is a Dutch high ranked [[vocational university]]. It is located in three cities: [[Breda]], [['s-Hertogenbosch]], and [[Tilburg]]. The school has over 30,000 students studying 40 courses in 18 institutes. There are 3,000 employees.


Avans University of Applied Sciences itself was founded on January 1, 2004, as a union of [[Hogeschool]] [['s-Hertogenbosch]] and Hogeschool Brabant in [[Tilburg]], [[Breda]], and [[Etten-Leur]]. Hogeschool Brabant itself was a union from 1988 of Hogeschool West-Brabant (Etten-Leur and Breda) and Hogeschool Midden-Brabant (Tilburg). The oldest branch of Avans University of Applied Sciences is the [[AKV St. Joost|Kunstacademie]] in 's-Hertogenbosch, which was founded on October 1, 1812.
Avans University of Applied Sciences itself was founded on January 1, 2004, as a union of [[Vocational university|Hogeschool]] [['s-Hertogenbosch]] and Hogeschool Brabant in [[Tilburg]], [[Breda]], and [[Etten-Leur]]. Hogeschool Brabant itself was a union from 1988 of Hogeschool West-Brabant (Etten-Leur and Breda) and Hogeschool Midden-Brabant (Tilburg). The oldest branch of Avans University of Applied Sciences is the [[AKV St. Joost|Kunstacademie]] in 's-Hertogenbosch, which was founded in [[1812]].


==Recognition==
==Recognition and ranking==
Avans University of Applied Sciences is declared by an independent research from the [[Keuzegids HBO]] as the best major [[Hogeschool|University of Applied Sciences]] in the Netherlands in 2010, 2011 and 2012.<ref>http://www.nu.nl/binnenland/2939987/avans-opnieuw-beste-hogeschool.html Avans opnieuw beste hogeschool], ''[[NU.nl]]'', 23 Oktober 2012</ref>
Avans University of Applied Sciences was declared by independent researcher [[Keuzegids HBO]] as the best major [[Vocational university#Netherlands|University of Applied Sciences]] in the Netherlands up till 2022.<ref>[https://www.ad.nl/breda/avans-hogeschool-weer-beste-grote-hogeschool-van-nederland~acdd26cac/?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F], '' [[AD.nl]]'', 13 Oktober 2022</ref><ref>[http://www.nu.nl/binnenland/2939987/avans-opnieuw-beste-hogeschool.html Avans opnieuw beste hogeschool], ''[[NU.nl]]'', 23 Oktober 2012</ref><ref>[http://www.nu.nl/breda/4329185/avans-opnieuw-beste-hogeschool-van-nederland.html Avans opnieuw beste hogeschool van Nederland], ''[[NU.nl]]'', 30 September 2016</ref><ref>[https://www.bd.nl/s-hertogenbosch/avans-beste-hogeschool-volgens-keuzegids~a6757cd8/ Avans beste hogeschool volgens Keuzegids], ''[[Brabants Dagblad]]'', 26 September 2017</ref><ref>[https://www.nu.nl/breda/5495366/avans-vijfde-keer-rij-verkozen-beste-hogeschool.html Avans voor vijfde keer op rij verkozen tot beste hogeschool], ''[[Nu.nl]]'', 4 Oktober 2018</ref><ref>[https://keuzegids.nl/keuzegids-hbo-2019-is-uit.html Avans aan kop, Inholland knapt op], ''[[Keuzegids]]'', 4 Oktober 2018</ref>
Is considered one of the best universities of applied sciences in the Netherlands.
==Campus==


=== Breda ===
==English studies==
‘Pearl of the South’ - ''[[Breda]]'' is home to a large number of students, so it is no surprise that it has many great bars, restaurants and sports clubs. The city also hosts many festivals and events, such as the Fiesta Mexicana and carnival. Breda is fantastic all year round for shopping, relaxing in the municipal parks and hiking in the surrounding countryside, or taking a lovely stroll through the historic city centre. The bustling and vibrant character of this city is what makes Breda so attractive to students. What’s more, it takes less than 45 minutes to travel from Breda to the dynamic city of Antwerp in Belgium.


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;Bachelor's (4 years) <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.avans.nl/international/programs/programfinder/bachelor-four-years|title = Avans University of Applied Sciences}}</ref>
=== ’s-Hertogenbosch ===
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* Environmental Science for Sustainability, Ecosystems and Technology (ESSET), in Breda
Great for students! - The people who live in ’s-Hertogenbosch are very proud of their city. Anyone just arriving in the city to live or study will immediately be struck by the welcoming atmosphere that reigns here: you will feel right at home. Even if you have nothing special planned, you can always find something entertaining to do in [['s-Hertogenbosch|''’s-Hertogenbosch'']]. Take a stroll through the historic city centre, visit St. John’s Cathedral or enjoy some fresh air at the nearby nature reserve "De BosscheBroek". ’s-Hertogenbosch is also fantastic for eating out at one of the numerous restaurants and bars that serve food. Several times a year the city erupts with carnival, the Jazz in Duketown Festival and Theatre Festival Boulevard. Anyone wanting to go out, take in some culture and catch a film should definitely head over to the "VerkadeFabriek". And why not spend an evening out at the "W2 Concertzaal"?

=== Tilburg ===
A vibrant student city - ''[[Tilburg]]'' is a great city in which to spend your student life, enjoy a night out and sample the local culture. There are many bars, restaurants and buzzing cafés, plenty of theatres and music venues, such as the famous music stage "013" and the annual Mundial Festival, and, last but not least, the largest fair in the Netherlands.

[[File:Campus in Breda.jpg|thumb|Campus in Breda]]
[[File:Campus in ’s-Hertogenbosch.jpg|thumb|Campus in ’s-Hertogenbosch]]
[[File:Campus in Tilburg.jpg|thumb|Campus in Tilburg]]

==Studies==

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;Bachelor's (4 years) <ref>http://www.avans.nl/international/programs/programfinder/bachelor-four-years</ref>
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* Environmental Science for Sustainable Energy and Technology, in Breda
* Industrial Engineering and Management, in Breda
* Industrial Engineering and Management, in Breda
* International Business and Languages, in 's-Hertogenbosch
* International Business and Languages, in 's-Hertogenbosch
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* International Financial Management, in Breda
* International Financial Management, in Breda


;Master's <ref>http://www.avans.nl/international/programs/programfinder?vorm=&type=master&erasmusProgramma=&weergave=uitgebreid</ref>
;Master's <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.avans.nl/international/programs/programfinder?vorm=&type=master&erasmusProgramma=&weergave=uitgebreid|title = Study programmes &#124; Avans University of Applied Sciences}}</ref>
* Master of Animation, in Breda
The Master Institute of Visual Cultures awards degrees in the following:
* Master of Animation, in Breda & 's-Hertogenbosch<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Be The Future of Something Else - AKV{{!}}St.Joost|url=https://www.akvstjoostmasters.nl/programmes|access-date=2022-01-27|website=www.akvstjoostmasters.nl}}</ref>
* Master of Fine Art, in Breda
* Master of Graphic Design, in Breda
* Master of Situated Design, in 's-Hertogenbosch<ref name=":0" />
* Master of Photography, in Breda
* Master of Ecology Futures, in 's-Hertogenbosch<ref name=":0" />
* Master of Visual Arts and Post-Contemporary Practice, in 's-Hertogenbosch<ref name=":0" />


And has plenty of other courses (exchange) to offer, for example, courses like Biobased Energy, Environmental Geography, Global Business & Career, International Business, International Sales, etc.
And has plenty of other courses (exchange) to offer, for example, courses like Biobased Energy, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Environmental Geography, Global Business & Career, International Business, International Sales, etc.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{en icon}} [http://www.studyatavans.com/ Official website]
* {{in lang|en}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20110805121335/http://www.studyatavans.com/ Official website]
* {{en icon}} [http://www.bebreda.com/ Website for Students in Breda]
* {{in lang|en}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20130515063331/http://www.bebreda.com/ Website for Students in Breda]


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Latest revision as of 09:11, 24 March 2024

Avans University of Applied Sciences
TypePublic University of Applied Sciences
Established1812
Administrative staff
3,000
Students35,000
Location
Breda
,
Netherlands

51°35′02″N 4°47′50″E / 51.5839°N 4.7971°E / 51.5839; 4.7971
CampusBreda
's-Hertogenbosch
Tilburg
ColoursAvans Red, black & white[1]
     
Websitewww.avans.nl/

Avans University of Applied Sciences (Dutch: Avans Hogeschool) is a Dutch high ranked vocational university. It is located in three cities: Breda, 's-Hertogenbosch, and Tilburg. The school has over 30,000 students studying 40 courses in 18 institutes. There are 3,000 employees.

Avans University of Applied Sciences itself was founded on January 1, 2004, as a union of Hogeschool 's-Hertogenbosch and Hogeschool Brabant in Tilburg, Breda, and Etten-Leur. Hogeschool Brabant itself was a union from 1988 of Hogeschool West-Brabant (Etten-Leur and Breda) and Hogeschool Midden-Brabant (Tilburg). The oldest branch of Avans University of Applied Sciences is the Kunstacademie in 's-Hertogenbosch, which was founded in 1812.

Recognition and ranking[edit]

Avans University of Applied Sciences was declared by independent researcher Keuzegids HBO as the best major University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands up till 2022.[2][3][4][5][6][7]

English studies[edit]

Bachelor's (4 years) [8]
  • Environmental Science for Sustainability, Ecosystems and Technology (ESSET), in Breda
  • Industrial Engineering and Management, in Breda
  • International Business and Languages, in 's-Hertogenbosch
  • International Business and Management Studies, in Breda
  • International Financial Management, in Breda
Master's [9]

The Master Institute of Visual Cultures awards degrees in the following:

  • Master of Animation, in Breda & 's-Hertogenbosch[10]
  • Master of Situated Design, in 's-Hertogenbosch[10]
  • Master of Ecology Futures, in 's-Hertogenbosch[10]
  • Master of Visual Arts and Post-Contemporary Practice, in 's-Hertogenbosch[10]

And has plenty of other courses (exchange) to offer, for example, courses like Biobased Energy, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Environmental Geography, Global Business & Career, International Business, International Sales, etc.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Huisstijlgids - website AVANS
  2. ^ [1], AD.nl, 13 Oktober 2022
  3. ^ Avans opnieuw beste hogeschool, NU.nl, 23 Oktober 2012
  4. ^ Avans opnieuw beste hogeschool van Nederland, NU.nl, 30 September 2016
  5. ^ Avans beste hogeschool volgens Keuzegids, Brabants Dagblad, 26 September 2017
  6. ^ Avans voor vijfde keer op rij verkozen tot beste hogeschool, Nu.nl, 4 Oktober 2018
  7. ^ Avans aan kop, Inholland knapt op, Keuzegids, 4 Oktober 2018
  8. ^ "Avans University of Applied Sciences".
  9. ^ "Study programmes | Avans University of Applied Sciences".
  10. ^ a b c d "Be The Future of Something Else - AKV|St.Joost". www.akvstjoostmasters.nl. Retrieved 2022-01-27.

External links[edit]

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