HAS University of Applied Sciences explained

HAS University of Applied Sciences
Motto:The University of agribusiness, food and living environment
Established:1947
Type:Public
Chairman:Dick Pouwels
Students:3400
City:'s-Hertogenbosch and Venlo
Country:Netherlands
Website:http://www.hasuniversity.nl/
Administrative Staff:450

thumb|300px|HAS University of Applied Sciences building's-Hertogenbosch

HAS University of Applied Sciences (Dutch; Flemish: HAS Green Academy) is an independent university of applied sciences, specialising in food, agriculture, horticulture, nature and environment. It is located in 's-Hertogenbosch, the regional capital of North Brabant and Venlo, Limburg. All bachelor programmes are accredited by the Dutch Flemish Accreditation Organisation. In 2017 there were around 3400 students enrolled at HAS University of Applied Sciences.

History

On 13 October 1947 MLS (middelbare landbouwschool) was opened in Roermond, and followed a year later by the MZS (middelbare landbouwschool). In 1956 the higher horticulture school was opened in Nijmegen, which became part of HAS (hogere agrarische scholen gemeenschap) which formed the KNBTB (Koninklijke Nederlandse Boeren- en Tuindersbond) in 's-Hertogenbosch, North Brabant in 1962. This was later renamed to HAS University of Applied Sciences. In 2013 HAS University of Applied Sciences opened their 2nd location in Venlo, Limburg.

Studyprogrammes

HAS University of Applied Sciences offers 9 Dutch-taught bachelor programmes and 3 English-taught Bachelor programmes.

HAS University of Applied Sciences
Dutch CoursesBachelor CoursesAnimal HusbandryFood InnovationSpatial & Environmental Planning
Horticulture & Arable FarmingFood TechnologyEnvironmental Science
Business Administration & Agri-foodbusinessApplied Biology
Applied Geo-information Science
English CoursesHorticulture & Business ManagementInternational Food & Agribusiness
Business Management in Agriculture & Food

Awards

HAS Training and Consultancy

HAS Training and Consultancy (Dutch: HAS Kennistransfer en Bedrijfsopleidingen), a partner of HAS University of Applied Sciences, offers research and consultancy services, training programs, courses and SPOC's for business and government organizations in the agribusiness and the food sector. HAS Training and Consultancy allows international students of HAS University of Applied Sciences to participate in research as part of their graduation projects, under the supervision of a consultant.

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