Breda University of Applied Sciences

About the University

At Breda University of Applied Sciences, the combination of state-of-the-art education, relevant research, and cooperation with international businesses ensures that our students earn more than just a degree. They are given the opportunity to gain the relevant skills and experiences in order to integrate seamlessly into the modern global market or start their own businesses through our entrepreneurship programme and start-up accelerator. Our institute is attuned to the needs and demands of local, national, and international organisations, because we work in close cooperation with them. We specialise in small-scale, high-quality education, where the personal development of students comes first. Our curricula are innovative and globally oriented, comprising Hotel, Facility, Leisure & Events, Tourism, Media, Games, Logistics and Built Environment.
Within this educational field, we are not only the largest in the world, we are also highly accredited.

About the Location

Breda Student City;
Downtown Breda is bustling with pubs, pavement cafés,, restaurants, bars and clubs. Become a member of sports union BRESS, visit a concert or watch a film or a play in one of the cinemas or theatres.
A sparkling and historical city in the south of Holland with a cheerful personality? That’s Breda! Let its rich history and numerous present-day activities inspire you. Many students before you did so already.

Over the years Breda has grown into a city of around 180,000 inhabitants. The city's charming historical centre is easy to find your way around and very pleasant to spend time in. Talk with the 'Bredanaars', let all the impressions move you and discover the true character of the city!
https://www.buas.nl/en/programmes/why-study-at-breda-university-applied-sciences/breda-student-city

Important Information for Studying at this Partner University

Language(s) of Instruction: English, German

Language Requirements: A certificate from HHN that states an English level of at least B2

Semester Dates: Winter Semester: beginning September until mid February / Summer Semester: beginning February until beginning July
Programme Calander available at https://www.buas.nl/en/programmes/exchange-programmes

Course Offerings: https://www.buas.nl/en/programmes/exchange-programmes

Costs: There are no additional tuition costs for studying at Heilbronn University. Additional costs that must be considered are accommodations, meals, and cost of living.

Student Life

Student Housing: Usually most exchange students are accommodated in the hall of residence (StuWo), provided by the Studierendenwerk Heidelberg. The monthly rent is 297 € – 350 € there. If you wish to stay anywhere else, there are lots of offers in the Studentisches Servicebüro. Usually the rent for a room close to the university is about 300 – 500€. As a rule, apart from the first month’s rent, you have to pay between one and three-month rents as a security deposit before you move in. The Heilbronn University also provides different offers from private student accommodations. Further information can be found on the website: https://www.hs-heilbronn.de/accommodation

Student Support: Breda University of Applied Sciences provides various programmes to assist exchange students in getting acclimated and integrated into the exchange experience. In order to found out more, you may contact the Student Office: https://www.buas.nl/en/programmes/why-study-at-breda-university-applied-sciences/student-office

Students with Disabilities: Information for students with disabilities can be found: https://www.buas.nl/en/programmes/why-study-at-breda-university-applied-sciences/study-support

Environmental Impact of Studying Abroad

Flache Hand schützt Erde vor Verschmutzung

Do you want to find out how to travel abroad with the smallest possible carbon footprint?

1. Calculate the travel distance:
https://www.luftlinie.org

2. Calculate your CO2 footprint: https://www.quarks.de/umwelt/klimawandel/co2-rechner-fuer-auto-flugzeug-und-co/

Rapsfeld Baum blauer Himmel Wald im Hintergrund

Do you want to see the environmental impact in real terms including how many trees would need to be planted to offset your study abroad?

Find more information on this website: https://www.naturefund.de/en/

Further Information