AVANS University of Applied Sciences

Avans is a large, comprehensive university of applied sciences in the southern Netherlands, serving around 30,000 students and operating as a practice-oriented knowledge institution. Its four-city Brabant footprint places applied research close to regional companies, public authorities, and professional networks, while students contribute through internships, graduation assignments, and real-world projects. More than 30 research groups, organized through Centres of Expertise, use co-creation with external partners and feed results back into education and professional practice. Research is supported by competitive Dutch funding, especially Regieorgaan SIA within NWO, alongside public and European sources. Companies can engage through structured assignments, applied research collaborations, and international partnership channels.