HAS hogeschool
HAS green academy is a university of applied sciences and knowledge institution focused on agriculture, food, and the living environment. Based in ’s-Hertogenbosch and Venlo, it offers bachelor programmes, exchange programmes, and business courses, and combines education with practice-oriented research and collaboration with companies, public bodies, and other organisations. The academy positions itself as a green-sector expert that helps students and professionals work on current challenges such as healthy food systems, animal welfare, biodiversity, climate adaptation, and sustainable business models. Its approach is hands-on and collaborative: students work on real-world issues from day one, while researchers and lecturers connect education directly to developments in the field. Core Values Sustainability : Sustainability is woven through education, research, and operations, with a focus on healthier food systems, resilient landscapes, and a future-proof living environment. Practice orientation : The academy emphasises learning by doing, with students working on real-life challenges and research projects closely linked to professional practice. Collaboration : HAS values cooperation across students, lecturers, researchers, companies, and public organisations, seeing partnership as essential to solving complex sector challenges. Entrepreneurship and openness : The institution aims to develop enterprising, open-minded professionals who can contribute constructively to change in the green domain. Unique Aspects Specialised green-sector focus : HAS is dedicated specifically to agriculture, food, and the living environment, giving it a clear niche as a sector-focused university of applied sciences. Strong practice-based research culture : The academy brings together professors, lecturer-researchers, students, and professionals in applied research projects in the Netherlands and abroad. Broad partner network : HAS collaborates with international partner institutions through Erasmus+ and other exchange agreements, supporting student, staff, and teaching mobility. Dual-campus presence : With locations in ’s-Hertogenbosch and Venlo, HAS serves students and partners from two regional hubs in the south of the Netherlands. Integrated education and research : The institution explicitly connects teaching, research, and professional practice, including through professorships and research coalitions such as CoE Groen.