All you need to know about

Hogeschool Van Utrecht

Faculty of Economics and Management

International Business and Management Studies

A. Why should you come to Hogeschool van Utrecht (HVU)

-         Hogeschool van Utrecht is one of the most reputed post-secondary institutions in the Netherlands.

-    The university is one of the largest in the Netherlands and it has a total student population of over 25,000 and over 2,400 members of faculty and staff

-    The Faculty of Economics and Management comprises of Dutch and international students and classes are held entirely in English when you can also learn Dutch, French, German and Spanish.

-    Courses are offered in the areas of Finance and Accounting, Marketing Management and Business Logistics.

-    We emphasize cultural, communicative and personal aspects with a broad multi-disciplinary approach.

-    Our graduates are employed in a very wide range of professions across the economic and social spectrum in the Netherlands, in other countries in Europe and world-wide.

-     HVU has good ties with universities around Europe and the rest of the world and it provides you great chance to experience international exchange programs.

-     HVU has a modern building for the faculty of Business and Economics.

-     A library for the faculty of Business and Economics.

-     Computer labs are provided in the building.

-     The department has its own cafeteria which provides a wide variety of food.

Main entrance to the FEM building.

Inside the FEM building

B. About Utrecht

-    Utrecht is a historical city founded by the Romans in 48 A.D.

-    Utrecht is situated in the heart of the Netherlands and it is only 30 km away from Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague.

-    You may take the train from the Schiphol airport in Amsterdam to Utrecht and it only takes you half an hour.

-    An energized city which most populations are students.

-    There are many bars and pubs where the most students meet together at nights.

-    Bustling cafes, restaurants and chic shop thrive in converted and wharves along its romantic 14^th century sunken canals.

Beautiful Utrecht at night                          Canal in Amsterdam

C. About the Netherlands

-         The Netherlands was ranked the #1 place to do business in the world for 2001-2005.

-     Many large global corporations based in the Netherlands provide great opportunity for student to get their invaluable internship experience.

-     The Netherlands is the 8^th largest economy of the world and you should take the advantage to know the business practices.

-     The world’s largest port is located at Rotterdam.

-     The Netherlands is located at the centre heart of Western Europe which you can reach by train, bus and car easily and it is a excellent strategy location for business.

-     Logistics is the major source of the Dutch GDP and it is a popular subject for Dutch and international students.

-     Dutch is the official language, but, English is spoken by almost everyone in the country. Most university students can speak 2 foreign languages other on top of Dutch and English.

-     Tulips fields, windmills are historical national symbols of the Netherlands. 

Modern Wind Turbines to generate energy        Traditional Windmill                                            

For all the positive factors mentioned above, why not come to Utrecht and join us at Utrecht Business School. Don’t miss this great opportunity! We look forward to welcoming you in Utrecht and the Netherlands.

Visit us at www.econ.hvu.nl