Established in 1993, Hogeschool Utrecht (HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Utrecht (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Amersfoort. Officially recognized by the Nederlands-Vlaamse Accreditatieorganisatie (Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders), Hogeschool Utrecht (HU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational Dutch higher education institution. Hogeschool Utrecht (HU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 27 years old Dutch higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. HU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
