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Breda University of Applied Sciences

Location

Breda University of Applied Sciences, Breda Netherlands

Ranking

# 28QS WUR Ranking By Subject

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12Undergraduate programs

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8Postgraduate programs

Tuitionfee

12,500 EURTuition Fee/year

About Breda University of Applied Sciences

Breda University of Applied Sciences is a specialised medium-sized, government-funded higher education institute. More than 7,000 Dutch and international students from some 100 countries are studying at our institute. We offer bachelor’s and master’s programme at professional (‘hbo’) and academic (‘wo’) level in the domains of Built Environment, Data Science & AI, Facility, Games, Hotel, Leisure & Events, Logistics, Media, Tourism.


Our vision is ‘educating for and in a continuously changing world’. The BUas mission is ‘empowering young professionals on their journey to shape a better world’. Our ambition is ‘BUas+, to be more than a university of applied sciences.


After your graduation in Breda, you are competent and qualified for entry-level positions and you have an international view of the world and your profession. To achieve this, entrepreneurship, creativity, personal and professional responsibility, sustainability and global engagement are key focus areas in our study programmes.


We strive for small scale intensive education and have adopted the teaching model of the learning community. In our learning communities, students, lecturers and professionals from the industry work together on real-life, complex and current issues in order to contribute to innovation of professional practice and to help solve societal issues. 
We offer plenty opportunities abroad, for a work placement or exchange programme. We consider international experience of great importance. Lecturers often have an international background. We think it is important that students and lecturers participate in international networks.


We cooperate with businesses which are at the top of their field. This means that you can get work placement positions at some of the big names in your field of expertise such as Samsung, Disney, Google, KLM and Hilton.


Entrepreneurship is at the core of our learning community. You learn how to convert ideas into concrete goals, actions and end results. You are encouraged to start your own business or project.


We are internationally accredited by among others the UN World Tourism Organization, the World Leisure Organization and the International Facility Management Association. Furthermore, we have an ECA certificate for Quality in Programme Internationalisation.
Our new and green campus is located near the centre of student city Breda. The campus boasts many opportunities for meeting people and finding inspiration. The city itself is fun, safe and internationally oriented. 

About Breda University of Applied Sciences

Breda University of Applied Sciences is a specialised medium-sized, government-funded higher education institute. More than 7,000 Dutch and international students from some 100 countries are studying at our institute. We offer bachelor’s and master’s programme at professional (‘hbo’) and academic (‘wo’) level in the domains of Built Environment, Data Science & AI, Facility, Games, Hotel, Leisure & Events, Logistics, Media, Tourism.


Our vision is ‘educating for and in a continuously changing world’. The BUas mission is ‘empowering young professionals on their journey to shape a better world’. Our ambition is ‘BUas+, to be more than a university of applied sciences.


After your graduation in Breda, you are competent and qualified for entry-level positions and you have an international view of the world and your profession. To achieve this, entrepreneurship, creativity, personal and professional responsibility, sustainability and global engagement are key focus areas in our study programmes.


We strive for small scale intensive education and have adopted the teaching model of the learning community. In our learning communities, students, lecturers and professionals from the industry work together on real-life, complex and current issues in order to contribute to innovation of professional practice and to help solve societal issues. 
We offer plenty opportunities abroad, for a work placement or exchange programme. We consider international experience of great importance. Lecturers often have an international background. We think it is important that students and lecturers participate in international networks.


We cooperate with businesses which are at the top of their field. This means that you can get work placement positions at some of the big names in your field of expertise such as Samsung, Disney, Google, KLM and Hilton.


Entrepreneurship is at the core of our learning community. You learn how to convert ideas into concrete goals, actions and end results. You are encouraged to start your own business or project.


We are internationally accredited by among others the UN World Tourism Organization, the World Leisure Organization and the International Facility Management Association. Furthermore, we have an ECA certificate for Quality in Programme Internationalisation.
Our new and green campus is located near the centre of student city Breda. The campus boasts many opportunities for meeting people and finding inspiration. The city itself is fun, safe and internationally oriented. 

Available programs

Breda University of Applied Sciences offers bachelor's programmes in the disciplines of Games, Media, Hotel, Facility, Logistics, Built Environment, Tourism and Leisure & Events. All programmes are taught in English, except the ones marked ‘NL’ (Dutch):                                       

Tourism Management (NL) - BA

Tourism Management - BA

Tourism - Bsc (joint degree with Wageningen University)

Associate Degree Tourism Management (NL)


Logistics Engineering - Bsc

Logistics Engineering (NL) - Bsc

Logistics Management - Bsc  

Logistics Management (NL) - Bsc


Built Environment (NL) - Bsc

Built Environment - Bsc


Leisure & Events Management (NL) -BA

Leisure & Events Management - BA

Leisure Studies - Bsc (academic)


Creative Media and Game Technologies - Bsc

Creative Business - BA


Hotel Management - BA

International Facility Management - Bsc


Pre-master Strategic Business Management and Marketing 

Pre-master Leisure and Tourism Studies (academic)


Breda University of Applied Sciences offers Master's programmes in the disciplines of Games, Media, Tourism and Leisure & Events. All Master’s programmes are taught in English, full-time: 

Master Tourism Destination Management

Master Imagineering 

Master of Science Leisure and Tourism Studies

Executive Master Imagineering

Master Strategic Events Management (part-time only)

Master Media Innovation 

Executive Master Media Innovation

Master Game Technology

Master Supply Chain Management


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Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

2,530 EUR
2,530 EUR

International Students

12,500 EUR
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Rankings & ratings

Breda University of Applied Sciences is one of the top universities in Breda, Netherlands. It is ranked #28 in QS WUR Ranking By Subject 2024.

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FAQs

We are located at a central location, a beautiful green campus and a safe city. These are only some reasons why our international students chose to study at Breda University of Applied Sciences.In the video on our website, Meggy mentions 10 reasons why you should choose BUas in the Netherlands.
International students in The Netherlands are allowed to work part-time, just like many Dutch students do. A job can help you cover the costs.  Find out more in this video.
Studying costs money. How much money depends on your personal situation and the study programme you have chosen. The good news? You may be eligible for student finance from the Dutch government or a scholarship. Read more on our website.
In order to be able to study in the Netherlands, you may need to apply for residency. This depends on your nationality. We will explain everything on our website. 
You have decided to start studying in Breda, now you will need a place to live. Here you can find some tips for finding accommodation in Breda or surroundings. Also check the housing manual for more information and tips.
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