About the university
Avans University of Applied Sciences was formed on 1 January 2004 by merging Hogeschool Brabant and Hogeschool Den Bosch. It is a practice-oriented institution in the southern Netherlands, with about 30,000 students and 3,600 staff across four cities: Breda, Den Bosch, Roosendaal and Tilburg.
Most Avans programmes are taught in Dutch. For international degree students the English-taught choice is focused: the International Business (BBA) bachelor's in Breda and Den Bosch, Finance & Control International in Breda, and art and design master's in Den Bosch, including the Animation master's and the graduation tracks of the Master of Arts in Fine Art & Design. Avans also runs many English-taught exchange programmes.
Indian students look at Avans for a lower fee than most Dutch research universities, a business degree with internships and up to three periods abroad, and smaller, quieter cities than Amsterdam or Rotterdam.
- Founded
- 1 January 2004, by merging Hogeschool Brabant and Hogeschool Den Bosch
- Type
- Public university of applied sciences (practice-oriented hogeschool)
- Students
- About 30,000, across more than 120 courses (Avans)
- Campuses
- Breda, Den Bosch ('s-Hertogenbosch), Roosendaal and Tilburg
- Staff and schools
- About 3,600 employees in 11 schools and 6 centres of expertise
- Intake
- September; non-EEA applicants apply by 1 May
- Non-EEA tuition
- €10,308 a year for 2026/27, bachelor's and master's
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- €10,308
- Duration
- 4 years full-time
- Intakes
- September (non-EEA deadline 1 May 2027)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80 (older scale), PTE Academic 61 or Cambridge 169–175 (Avans English requirements)
- Undergraduate
Finance & Control International
- Fee / year
- €10,308
- Duration
- 4 years full-time
- Intakes
- September (non-EEA deadline 1 May 2027)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80 (older scale), PTE Academic 61 or Cambridge 169–175 (Avans English requirements)
- Postgraduate
Master of Animation (full-time)
- Fee / year
- €10,308
- Duration
- 1 year full-time
- Intakes
- September (non-EEA deadline 1 May 2027)
- English
- IELTS, TOEFL or Cambridge required; Avans's general minimum is IELTS Academic 6.0 (B2)
- Postgraduate
Master of Arts in Fine Art & Design: Situated Design graduation track
- Fee / year
- €10,308
- Duration
- 2 years full-time
- Intakes
- September (non-EEA deadline 1 May 2027)
- English
- IELTS, TOEFL or Cambridge required; Avans's general minimum is IELTS Academic 6.0 (B2)
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (EUR) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Business (BBA) | 4 years full-time | €10,308 | ≈ ₹10.9 lakh |
| Finance & Control International | 4 years full-time | €10,308 | ≈ ₹10.9 lakh |
| Master of Animation (full-time) | 1 year full-time | €10,308 | ≈ ₹10.9 lakh |
| Master of Arts in Fine Art & Design: Situated Design graduation track | 2 years full-time | €10,308 | ≈ ₹10.9 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at Avans University of Applied Sciences with similar universities in the Netherlands.
Scholarships
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Prior education equivalent to Dutch HAVO, VWO or MBO 4. For India this means Class 12; if Avans does not know your diploma, Nuffic checks its level.
- English must have been a subject in your school education. International Business also asks for mathematics, accounting or economics; Finance & Control strongly recommends mathematics and accounting or economics.
- Apply through Studielink by 1 May for a September start, then send your documents to Avans. Non-EEA students must pay the full year's fee by bank transfer, arriving by 15 June, or the application is cancelled.
Postgraduate
- A bachelor's degree from a university of applied sciences or a research university. The Animation master's is for graduates in animation or illustration, or practising animation professionals.
- Art and design master's ask for a CV, personal statement, practice portfolio and research proposal, followed by an admissions interview on Teams.
- Non-EEA deadline: 1 May 2027 for a September 2027 start.
Documents
- Certified copy of your Class 12 certificate (bachelor's) or bachelor's degree certificate (master's)
- Transcript of records
- Passport
- Statement of English, such as IELTS, TOEFL or Cambridge
- Portfolio, CV, personal statement and research proposal for art and design master's
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.0 overall (CEFR B2). IELTS Online is not accepted; results must be under two years old at the start. |
| TOEFL iBT | 80 for tests before 21 January 2026, or 4.5 on the new scale; the Home Edition is not accepted. |
| PTE Academic | 61 |
| Cambridge and LanguageCert | Cambridge scale 169–175; LanguageCert Academic 65. |
| Exemption | Avans exempts some diplomas listed in its own country list (a separate PDF) and students fully educated in countries such as the UK or USA. Ask Avans whether your Indian board qualifies before skipping a test. Duolingo is not listed. |
Accommodation and living costs
Avans has no housing of its own. Its International Office can help you find a room once you have an Avans student number, and it works with housing associations that offer a limited number of furnished rooms for international students in Breda, Den Bosch and Tilburg. Avans did not publish rents on this page. Start your search as soon as you apply.
| Item | In EUR | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Non-EEA tuition fee, 2026/27Must be paid in full before the academic year starts | €10,308per year | ≈ ₹10.9 lakh |
| Instalment collection fee (EEA payment plans)Non-EEA students pay the full fee by bank transfer instead | €24one-off | ≈ ₹2,544 |
Campus and location
Avans teaches at 13 addresses in four southern Dutch cities. Business programmes are in Breda and Den Bosch, and the art and design master's are in Den Bosch.
- Breda: five locations, including Hogeschoollaan 1, home to International Business and Finance & Control.
- Den Bosch: five locations, including Onderwijsboulevard 215; the art and design master's are at Parallelweg 23.
- Tilburg and Roosendaal: smaller locations.
- Research centres include Perspective in Health, Wellbeing Economy and New Entrepreneurship, Safe & Resilient Society, and MNEXT.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Avans programmes are built around practice, with internships and graduation projects in companies. International Business lets you go abroad up to three times and offers a selective dual-degree track with a partner school in France or Germany. Avans did not publish graduate employment figures on the pages we checked. See our Netherlands guide for post-study work rules.
| What | Figure | Source |
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Studying in the Netherlands
Visa rules, work rights and living costs apply to every university in the Netherlands. Our country guide covers them in detail:
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FAQs
How much does Avans cost for Indian students?
€10,308 a year for 2026/27 for non-EEA students, for both bachelor's and master's. The fee is reviewed every year, and the 2027/28 figure was not yet published.
When is the deadline?
For non-EEA students it is 1 May for a September start, and the full fee must reach Avans by 15 June. Apply early so there is time for the visa and housing.
What IELTS score does Avans need?
6.0 overall in IELTS Academic, or PTE 61, TOEFL iBT 80 (older scale) or Cambridge 169–175. Online and home-edition tests are not accepted.
Does Avans offer scholarships?
Avans does not list its own scholarships for international students. It points to the Study in NL Grantfinder and scholarships from your home country.
Is there a February intake?
The English-taught degree programmes we checked start only in September.
Sources
- Avans: tuition fees (opens in a new tab)
- Avans: International Business (full-time) (opens in a new tab)
- Avans: Finance & Control International (full-time) (opens in a new tab)
- Avans: Animation master (full-time) (opens in a new tab)
- Avans: Situated Design graduation track (opens in a new tab)
- Avans: English language requirements (opens in a new tab)
- Avans: applying (opens in a new tab)
- Avans: application documents (opens in a new tab)
- Avans: accommodation (opens in a new tab)
- Avans: scholarships (opens in a new tab)
- Avans: history (opens in a new tab)
- Avans: contact and locations (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.avans.nl/international (opens in a new tab)
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