Hogeschool InHolland
Hogeschool Inholland is a Dutch university of applied sciences with locations across the Randstad, including Alkmaar, Amsterdam, Delft, The Hague, Dordrecht, Haarlem and Rotterdam. It educates students for bachelor, associate degree and master-level programmes, and combines teaching with practice-oriented research. The institution positions itself as a place where independently thinking professionals are trained through close links with the professional field. Its website emphasizes personal, nearby education, interdisciplinary collaboration and a strong focus on societal issues such as health, economy, technology and education. Inholland also serves working professionals through continuing education and post-hbo offerings via Inholland Academy, and it presents itself as a knowledge institution that works with companies, public bodies and social partners on practical solutions. Core Values Practice orientation : Inholland stresses learning by doing and connecting education to real-world assignments, internships and research. This is meant to help students develop into professionals who can apply knowledge directly. Collaboration : The institution repeatedly highlights working together with students, lecturers, researchers, employers, governments and social partners. It sees interdisciplinary and cross-sector cooperation as essential to solving complex issues. Sustainability : Inholland frames its education and research around the transition to a sustainable and resilient society. This theme is embedded across the organization and guides both teaching and research. Inclusivity and diversity : The university says it aims to contribute to an inclusive world of tomorrow and treats diversity as a strength. Its approach is personal and close to the student. Integrity and transparency : Inholland’s governance pages emphasize transparent governance, prudent financial management and adherence to scientific integrity. It presents these as important organizational principles. Unique Aspects Strong Randstad footprint : Inholland operates from seven urban locations across the Randstad, giving it a broad regional presence with local identity at each site. Integrated education and research model : The institution explicitly connects teaching with practice-oriented research so that students, lecturers and researchers learn from ongoing work in the field. Lifelong learning platform : Through Inholland Academy, the organization offers post-hbo and tailored professional education for working adults, supported by the wider knowledge base of the university. Recent marketing partnerships : In 2025 Inholland appointed Dentsu Creative Amsterdam for student recruitment campaigns, and from 1 July 2026 iO took over its full online marketing mix, including performance marketing, SEO, online advertising and lead generation. Applied research partnerships in food and health : Known-news items show Inholland working with partners on projects such as Bean me up! for field beans and a joint learning-and-innovation network with Spaarne Gasthuis to improve cancer care, illustrating its role as a collaborative applied-research partner.