History

Avans University of Applied Sciences was founded on 1 January 2004 following a merger of Hogeschool Brabant and Hogeschool Den Bosch.

We make a sustainable difference. We train future-proof professionals ready to enter the workforce. Continuously develop new knowledge for education and society. In partnership with companies, institutions and government agencies. Our students and employees engage in multidisciplinary collaboration and come up with creative solutions which benefit society as a whole.

We are located in 4 cities in the southern part of the Netherlands: 

  • Breda 
  • Den Bosch 
  • Roosendaal
  • Tilburg 


At Avans University of Applied Sciences, around 33,000 students study over 50 different courses. 2,900 employees work at 21 schools, 4 support services units and 1 centre for learning and innovation.