Bachelor
European Studies
★ StudyPath verdict
6.5/10
Best for students seeking an international career start without a fixed path yet. The four-year English-taught programme at The Hague University emphasises practical skills for global organisations but offers limited detail on specific care
Tuition · Intl
↗€10,528
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
4 years
240 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Aug 26
Language
English
IELTS 6+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2024
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗410
DUO ↓66% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗19:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Any VWO
profile required ↗
Satisfaction
↗3.8/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗87%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€2,707
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
?
no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 28 Jun 2026
About this program
You will be equipped for a variety of jobs because our interdisciplinary European Study Programmes provides you with a mix of knowledge of business and politics with professional skills and foreign languages. Jobs you will be equipped for can be found in policy advice, communications, export and other fields in public and private sector organisations. The international master's programme in business, public policy or international relations give you options to focus on an international future. European Studies will turn you into a global citizen. The programme is offered in an international classroom and in the English language. You will be sent to a university abroad on an exchange programme and put to work on an internship at a non-profit organisation, government institution or private business. This offers you the opportunity to find out what your options are on the job market. Along the way, you will establish an international network of European Professionals keeping you connected when developing your career. This 4-year Bachelor of Arts programme in European Studies will make you cross borders. But there is also the option of a three-year fast-track programme for select students who are ready to rise to this challenge!
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English240 ECTSBachelor of ArtsField area: EconomicsSector: Economie en BedrijfCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeBachelor
About The Hague University of Applied Sciences
Located in the international city of peace and justice, The Hague University of Applied Sciences (THUAS) offers practice-based education with strong focus on international relations, law, and business. The proximity to international organizations like ICC, Europol, and many embassies provides unique opportunities.
Living in Den Haag
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€550/mo
Monthly total
€900–€1,700
Cost of living
Medium
Population
548k
Formal, international, and sophisticated. The Hague has a distinctive governmental and diplomatic character, with grand architecture and international institutions. The nearby beach at Scheveningen adds a relaxed coastal element to the city.
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Year 3 tracks
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
?No curriculum data yet
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: cultuurwetenschappen
Median starting salary (field)€2,707/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating87%
Months to a substantial job18
Working in their own field27%
Permanent contract28%
Satisfied with their job3.7/5
Where bachelor graduates continue
Political Science20%
Public Administration9%
Top graduate occupations (field)
Beleidsadviseurs9%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Continue to year 261%
Complete this degree29%
Continue studying after graduating32%
Women among first-years57%
Say workload is “just right”63%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.8/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 329 respondents
Content & set-up3.6
Teachers3.8
Atmosphere4
Involvement & contact3.8
Study guidance3.9
Testing & assessment3.7
Facilities3.9
Career preparation3.8
Teachers' English4.4
Would choose again3.7
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- IELTS: 6
Scholarships
NL Scholarship€5,000
Internships
?No data yet
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