The basic principle of Avans University of Applied Sciences is rooted in and springs from its social environment. To maintain and expand its value within its environment, Avans must continue to meet the changing demands of the labour market and the world of work.

We are located in 4 cities in the southern part of the Netherlands: 

• Breda 
• Den Bosch
• Roosendaal
• Tilburg 

At Avans University of Applied Sciences, around 33,000 students study over 50 different courses. 2,900 employees work at 21 schools, 4 support services and 1 centre for learning and innovation.

Avans maintains and actively seeks new collaborative ventures with both regional and international entrepreneurs, industries, social organisations and authorities from which all partners may benefit.

We maintain close collaboration with many foreign institutions of higher education and we are a member of several international networks, such as the EFMD (European Foundation for Management Development) and NIBS (Network of International Business Schools).