The Netherlands Association of Universities of Applied Sciences
Mar 08, 2010
The Netherlands Association of Universities of Applied Sciences [HBO-raad] brings together all government-funded Universities of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands (list). 39 Universities of Applied Sciences are affiliated to the Association. Together they have 35,000 employees and over 370,000 students. The HBO-raad focuses on strengthening the social position of Universities of Applied Sciences. To this end it maintains contacts with a broad range of people and organisations. For contacts both inside and outside the association, the HBO-raad is the knowledge centre for applied sciences. The social position of the Universities of Applied Sciences is strengthened through the transferral of knowledge about higher education and by providing information. For the Universities of Applied Sciences the HBO-raad is an excellent platform for collaboration. The HBO-raad functions also as an employers' organisation on their behalf.
For more information please visit hbo-raad website