Higher education in The Hague

Published: 31 August 2009 Modified: 16 February 2012

Here you'll find information on higher education offered in the Netherlands.

research universities (WO, universiteiten)

universities of applied sciences (HBO, hogescholen)

postgraduate international education

The higher education system in the Netherlands is based on a three-cycle degree system, consisting of a bachelor's degree, master's degree and PhD. The Netherlands has a binary system of higher education, which means there are two types of programmes:

research-oriented education (wetenschappelijk onderwijs, WO), traditionally offered by research universities

professional higher education (hoger beroepsonderwijs, HBO), traditionally offered by universities of applied sciences

Below is a selection of higher educational programmes found in The Hague region.

Research universities

A number of top universities are in The Hague region.

Last modified: 7 February 2012 - Overview

Universities of applied sciences

The Hague has six universities of professional education (HBO, hogeschool). Together they provide education to about 30,000 students.

Last modified: 14 February 2012 - Overview

Postgraduate international education

Postgraduate international education is provided by a number of academic institutes in The Hague in a wide range of fields. The courses are conducted in English and have been designed with international students in mind.

Last modified: 7 February 2012 - Overview

Vocational education

Vocational education at the secondary level (MBO) in the Netherlands encourages the social participation of students through vocational training, general education and job-related courses.

Last modified: 16 April 2012 - Overview

Accommodation for Students: How do you find a room once you arrive in The Hague?
The Hague Student City: Useful information for The Hague's international students.
Study in the Netherlands: Information about international higher education in the Netherlands from the Netherlands Organization for International Cooperation in Higher Education (Nuffic).
Interaccess: The international student organisation in The Hague.
Mastersportal: English language master programs in the Netherlands and Europe.
Links in and around The Hague