NHL Stenden: Ranked Among Top Universities for Applied Sciences

NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences is among the leading large universities of applied sciences in the Netherlands, consistently recognized for the quality of its programs. For the fifth consecutive year, NHL Stenden has ranked in the top four best large universities in the Keuzegids hbo 2023, sharing this position with Fontys University of Applied Sciences and Leiden University of Applied Sciences.

The university received particular acclaim for its teacher training programs. Erica Schapel, chairperson of NHL Stenden’s board, remarked that this consistent ranking underscores the university’s standing as one of the top applied sciences institutions in the Netherlands, adding that, while NHL Stenden is proud of this achievement, they remain committed to ongoing improvement.

Several programs at NHL Stenden were highlighted in the recent rankings, including:

Accountancy
Biology & Medical Laboratory Research (in collaboration with Van Hall Larenstein) – New Top Program
Biotechnology (in collaboration with Van Hall Larenstein) – New Top Program
Chemical Engineering (in collaboration with Van Hall Larenstein)
Chemistry (in collaboration with Van Hall Larenstein)
Civil Engineering – New Top Program
Communication
Finance & Control (Emmen) – New Top Program
Fine Art and Design in Education
Hospitality Management (Ad) (Emmen) – New Top Program
Leisure & Events Management (Ad) (Emmen) – New Top Program
Marine Technology (Ad) – New Top Program
Online Content Creation (Ad)
Teacher Education in Geography
Teacher Education in Mathematics
Teacher Education in Social Studies – New Top Program
Theatre in Education
Additionally, the Keuzegids hbo 2023 identified Bachelor programs in Law, Public Administration, Mathematical Engineering, and Finance, Tax, and Advice as top-rated programs. NHL Stenden’s strong performance in these fields continues to affirm its reputation for providing high-quality, applied education in the Netherlands.