The Hague University of Applied Sciences: Tuition & How to Apply (2027)

The Hague University of Applied Sciences (THUAS, De Haagse Hogeschool) is a large public university of applied sciences with one of the biggest English-taught offers in the Netherlands. For 2026/27 its institutional bachelor's fee is €10,528 per year, and it runs campuses in The Hague, Delft and Zoetermeer.

Its best-known feature for international students is the choice between 3-year fast-track and 4-year bachelor's, depending on your school diploma. Below are the official fees, the package fee for visa students, programs, deadlines and steps.

Why THUAS is good value

THUAS combines a low institutional fee with a wide program range in international business, law, policy, engineering and design. If your diploma is VWO-equivalent, a 3-year fast-track bachelor's saves you a full year of tuition and living costs compared with a 4-year program.

• 3-year fast-track bachelor's in subjects such as Applied Computer Science, International Business and European Studies
• 4-year bachelor's for HAVO-level diplomas
• Programs offered on campuses in The Hague, Delft and Zoetermeer
• THUAS applies for your MVV and residence permit

THUAS tuition fees

THUAS estimates additional study costs of about €800 a year. The joint master's Systems Entrepreneurship & Transformation (with Hochschule München) costs €21,000 in total. THUAS does not state an application fee.

English-taught programs at THUAS

Bachelor's

• Business and finance: International Business (3 or 4 years), International Financial Management and Control (3 or 4 years), International Communication Management (3 years)
• Law, policy and society: International and European Law, International Public Policy and Leadership, European Studies (3 or 4 years), Safety and Security Management Studies
• Technology and design: Applied Computer Science (fast track), Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Industrial Design Engineering, Process and Food Technology, User Experience Design
• Sport: International Sport Management (3 years)

Master's

Full-time options include Data Driven Business (1 year, February or September start), International Communication Management, Master of Business Administration, Master Financial Management and Control and Applied Quantum Technology (2 years). THUAS Pro master's need at least 2 years of relevant work experience. Part-time versions do not suit students who need a visa.

Admission requirements

For 4-year bachelor's you need a diploma equivalent to Dutch HAVO; for 3-year fast-track programs a VWO-equivalent diploma. No minimum grade is stated, but some programs require mathematics. The Enrolment Office assesses international diplomas, and applicants aged 21+ without a qualifying diploma can take an admissions test.

English: IELTS Academic 6.0 (3-year programs need 6.0 in every sub-score), TOEFL iBT 80 (4.5 on the new scale), TOEIC 865/335, Cambridge 169, LanguageCert 65 or PTE 61. Tests must be from a test centre and not older than 2 years on 1 September 2027. Master's need a relevant bachelor's, CV, motivation statement, recommendation letter and a compulsory intake interview.

Deadlines

THUAS had not yet published 2027 dates in October 2026. For the September 2026 intake, the deadlines for non-EU applicants were:

THUAS Pro program pages show a standing non-EU deadline of 1 May. Master's evaluation takes 2–4 weeks. Data Driven Business and Sustainability Transitions also start in February.

Visa timeline after you pay

Once you have paid, THUAS applies to the IND for your MVV and residence permit. The IND decision period is 60 days. After a positive decision you have 3 months to collect the MVV sticker at the Dutch embassy or consulate named in the IND letter; your passport must be valid for 6 more months. This is why the mid-June payment deadline matters for a September start.

Residents of Afghanistan cannot collect an MVV in Kabul because the Dutch embassy there is closed. The IND letter will name another mission, in most cases in India, Iran or Pakistan, or the consulate-general in the UAE.

Scholarships

THUAS offers one-off first-year scholarships for international students; see its study finance and scholarships page for current amounts and rules. Our scholarships in the Netherlands guide lists national options such as the NL Scholarship.

Living in The Hague

Study in NL says students in the Netherlands spend on average €1,000–€1,500 a month and an average room costs about €550, depending on the city. Study in NL warns of a national housing shortage, so start early and never pay for a room you have not seen. With your permit you may work up to 16 hours a week, or full-time in June to August, once your employer has a work permit (TWV).

Honest pros and cons

How to apply to THUAS

1. 1

   Choose 3-year or 4-year

   Match the program length to your diploma level.

2. 2

   Apply in Studielink

   Register via Studielink, then complete your application in Osiris.

3. 3

   Upload documents

   Passport, diploma or recent grade list, and English test.

4. 4

   Get your Letter of Acceptance

   Master's applicants first complete an intake interview.

5. 5

   Pay the package fee

   By mid-June (15 June in the 2026 cycle).

6. 6

   Visa

   THUAS applies to the IND. Follow our Netherlands student visa guide.

We will add THUAS's 2027 dates when they appear. Track deadlines for free on FindUniPath to get notified.