Aeres Hogeschool is a Dutch higher education institution focused on the green domain. It offers practice-oriented bachelor, master and associate degree programmes for students who want to work on themes such as food, nature, urban green, agriculture, business, education and animal welfare. The school positions itself as small-scale, personal and closely connected to real-world challenges. Across its three locations in Almere, Dronten and Wageningen, Aeres Hogeschool combines education with practice-based research and collaboration with companies, public bodies and other organisations. Its mission is to develop new knowledge and educate “Green Changemakers” who can contribute to the transition toward a healthy, sustainable food system and a resilient living environment. Core Values Sustainability : The institution consistently frames its work around a more sustainable food system, a healthier living environment and transitions toward circular and resilient practices. Practice orientation : Teaching and research are strongly connected to real-world projects, applied research and collaboration with the professional field. Personal attention : Aeres Hogeschool emphasises small-scale education, close contact between students and lecturers, and individual guidance. Innovation : The school highlights educational innovation and the development of new knowledge, methods and business concepts for future-oriented change. Collaboration : It works together with companies, governments, NGOs, other schools and students to create knowledge that is useful in practice. Unique Aspects Three-location structure : Aeres Hogeschool operates from Almere, Dronten and Wageningen, with each location focused on a distinct part of the green domain. First green higher education institution with the entrepreneurship quality mark : The NVAO awarded Aeres Hogeschool the entrepreneurship quality mark, which the school says makes it the first green university of applied sciences to receive it. Strong research profile : The school organises its practice-based research around three programmes: healthy living in a green environment, sustainable entrepreneurship and sustainable learning and development in transitions. Close link between education and research : Lecturers, researchers and students work together on projects with external partners, so research directly informs teaching and professional practice. Regional specialisation by campus : Almere focuses on food, nature and urban green; Dronten on agriculture, business, technology and animal-related themes; Wageningen on teacher education and knowledge management in the green domain.
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