Van Hall Larenstein University of applied sciences

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Velp – Explanation of the CJC situation

June 16, 2025

Over the past few days, the Climate Justice Committee (CJC) has been demonstrating in Velp. We fully understand that, also due to the publications in the press, this raises questions among all our students, staff, professional field partners and alumni.

HVHL students more satisfied than average in NSE (National Student Survey) 2025

May 27, 2025

Students at Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences (HVHL) have once again expressed above-average satisfaction with their degree programmes this year. In the 2025 National Student Survey (NSS), HVHL students report greater satisfaction with their university compared to the average university of applied sciences student in the Netherlands. HVHL scores surpass the national average across all key themes. Students are especially positive about the atmosphere within their programme, the personal guidance they receive, and the engagement of their lecturers.

Thijs and Casper face Bonaire’s wilderness for ecological restoration of Slagbaai

March 19, 2025

VHL University of Applied Sciences is conducting research in Washington Slagbaai National Park, the largest protected nature reserve on Bonaire. Here, a team of lecturers and students from is working on a water management plan for the park.

VHL Research Featured in Science Publication on Climate Change and Tropical Forests

March 7, 2025

This week, a scientific publication on the impact of climate change on tropical forests was published in the renowned journal Science. Associate professor Peter van der Meer (Oil Palm and Tropical Forests) contributed to this large-scale study.

More top-rated programmes at VHL University of Applied Sciences in Keuzegids 2025

Nov. 7, 2024

Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences (VHL) has achieved ten top-rated programmes in the ‘Keuzegids hbo 2025’, the guide that assesses the quality of higher professional education in the Netherlands. VHL has again increased its number of top-rated programmes from last year. This is a positive boost for the university, which is steadfastly working on its mission to educate professionals for a sustainable future.

HVHL students showcase their startup at Innovate Experience

Oct. 18, 2024

On October 18, the annual event Innovate Experience took place at Musis Arnhem. Innovators from the Arnhem-Nijmegen region gathered to network and shared knowledge and experience. Students from HVHL were present with a booth.

VHL students are above average satisfied with their college

May 28, 2024

Students at Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences (VHL) once again rate their university significantly higher than the national average. This is shown by the National Student Survey 2024.

VHL most sustainable institution for higher education 2024

May 24, 2024

This is the fourth time (in 2020, 2022, 2023, and 2024) that the university has received this title, awarded by students in higher education. Since 2018, VHL has been the highest-scoring university of applied sciences.

HBO-Monitor: Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences graduates look back satisfied

April 8, 2024

Graduates of Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences (VHL) are more often satisfied with their studies than the national average for university of applied sciences graduates.