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Hogeschool Inholland

Hogeschool Inholland

Netherlands

inholland.nl

About

Hogeschool Inholland, a prominent University of Applied Sciences with multiple campuses across the Randstad region in the Netherlands, is best known for its practice-oriented education and strong ties to professional industries. The institution excels in fields such as business, tourism, aviation, and creative media, offering a diverse portfolio of Bachelor's degree programs taught entirely in English. International students benefit from a dedicated international office that provides comprehensive support, ranging from visa assistance to housing guidance and integration activities upon arrival. A distinctive characteristic of Inholland is its "learning communities," which integrate real-world professional projects directly into the curriculum to ensure students gain hands-on experience before graduation. The vibrant, multicultural student body and interactive teaching style create an engaging, globally minded environment designed to prepare graduates for international careers.

Background

Inholland University of Applied Sciences (Dutch: Hogeschool Inholland; French: Université des sciences appliquées d'Inholland; German: Hochschule Inholland) is a large university of applied sciences located in eight main cities of the Randstad, the central-western region of the Netherlands and the country's economic, political and cultural hub. With over 37,000 students from more than 100 countries, the university follows the applied sciences mode of education. There are two sorts of universities in Dutch higher education: research universities and universities of applied sciences. Research universities are essentially accountable for offering research-oriented programs, while universities of applied sciences offer courses that focus on the practical application of arts and sciences with the main focus on real-life practice and career preparation. Between 2007 and 2010, the chairman of the Executive Board was Geert Dales. In the period 2010 to December 2014, the position was filled by Doekle Terpstra. He was succeeded on 1 December 2014 by Jet de Ranitz.

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Quick facts

Country
Netherlands
City
Amsterdam
Founded
2002
Source: Wikidata
Type
Public
Bachelor's & master's students
28,502 (2021/22)
Source: ETER (CC BY 4.0)
Website
inholland.nl
Source: Wikidata

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