Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Dutch higher education institution
The Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences is a vocational university in the Dutch capital offering practical job-focused education. It features modern buildings with classrooms, computer labs, group work areas, and quiet study spaces designed to support different learning styles.
Founded in 1993, the university became known as AUAS or Hogeschool van Amsterdam. Since its establishment, it has grown significantly and become a major hub for practical vocational training, attracting thousands of students from the Netherlands and abroad each year.
The university's name reflects its role as a practical education institution focused on job skills in Amsterdam. Studying here means joining a diverse community where people from around the world come together and daily experience the city's international atmosphere.
The university is easily accessible by bike, tram, or on foot from the city center and sits in an area full of cafes and shops. The buildings have different entrances and information points to help you navigate the campus.
The university embraces the motto 'Creating Tomorrow' and displays colors of purple, black, and white symbolizing its forward-looking approach. The Benno Premsela building stands out as a hub for creative programs like fashion, media, and design with contemporary architecture.
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