World Class Studies in The Hague

World Class
Studies in
The Hague
Higher Education and
Secondary Vocational
Education
www.thehague.com
Higher Education and Secondary Vocational Education in The Hague
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Pieter Pennings
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Wilkens c.s. Overheidsvertalingen
www.thehague.com September 2011
A world of education in The Hague
World class Studies! That’s what The Hague offers its students. Thousands of people from all
over the world work, study and live in and around The Hague, bringing colour to the city and
enhancing its international character. The Hague has 30,000 students in higher education, of
which over 4,000 come from abroad. The Hague can rightfully call itself a true student city.
But there’s more to The Hague: it is also the International City of Peace and Justice – a title the
city carries with pride. In fact, the city is home to 200 international institutions and organisations,
all working towards peace, justice and security across the globe. Thanks to the presence of the
International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia,
The Hague is the world’s second UN city. The Peace Palace, an icon of international justice, is
also located in The Hague.
Ingrid van Engelshoven
Deputy Mayor of Education
and Public Services
Of course, the city’s international profile also brings responsibilities in the field of education,
which is why we make every effort to create a stimulating climate for knowledge and research.
The Hague is investing heavily in the local knowledge infrastructure. With the opening of the
The Hague Institute for Global Justice in 2011, the city has gained an extremely promising
research and educational institution in the field of peace and law. In 2010, Leiden University
College The Hague set up a broad academic bachelor degree programme focusing on peace,
justice and sustainability. Working in partnership with Leiden University and a number of other
important players, this has allowed The Hague to develop into a prominent academic
knowledge centre. This position is in keeping with the city’s status as Legal Capital of the
World.
This brochure will offer you a good idea of the diversity and quality of the internationally oriented
higher education found in our city. The Hague is proud to be home to all these educational
programmes and hopes that its international students will forge long-term ties with the city - both
during their studies, directly after graduation or later on in their careers.
Here in The Hague, students truly have the world at their feet!
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Content
The Hague: International City of Peace and Justice
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Studying in The Hague
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The Hague University of Applied Sciences
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Inholland University of Applied Sciences
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Hotelschool The Hague
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Royal Academy of Art
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Royal Conservatoire
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Leiden University in The Hague
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Leiden University College The Hague
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International Institute of Social Studies Erasmus University
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The Hague Institute for Global Justice 24
The Hague Academic Coalition
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The Netherlands School of Public Administration
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Mondriaan International
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The Hague: International City
of Peace and Justice
The Hague: International City of Peace and Justice - a title that our city bears with justifiable
pride. The Hague is home to well over 200 international institutions and organisations with
some 18,000 employees working towards world peace. As the seat of the International Court
of Justice, it is also the world’s second UN city after New York. Since time immemorial, The
Hague has supported efforts to improve the world. A world without armed conflict, chemical
weapons and refugees. A world where countries settle their differences in the courtroom, not
on the battlefield. A just and peaceful world. The Peace Palace (established in 1913) serves as
an icon of international justice. Its construction was prompted by the establishment of the
Permanent Court of Arbitration, which mediates in disputes between countries.
The Peace Palace, Europol and the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
(OPCW): they are all an essential part of The Hague, as are the historical parliamentary district,
Madurodam and the coastal resort of Scheveningen with its characteristic pier. The international
courts and tribunals, like the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY)
and the International Criminal Court, have helped put The Hague on the world map. The city
also has a thriving international business sector with no fewer than 300 businesses. Shell,
Siemens Nederland and ING Real Estate are among the big multinationals based in The Hague.
Tens of thousands of people from all over the world live, work and study in and near The Hague.
They add colour to the city and highlight its unique international profile. The international expat
community also plays a key role in terms of economy and employment.
In its efforts to further promote its image as the International City of Peace and Justice, the city
works with local, regional and national partners to create an appealing environment and a
sustainable business climate. The national government, which also has its seat in The Hague,
is a vital partner in promoting The Hague as the International City of Peace and Justice and
host city. Investment in knowledge infrastructure and study facilities is vital to ensuring an
increasingly attractive business climate.
As the home of so many international organisations and educational institutions, The Hague
has been able to become an international knowledge centre in the field of peace and justice.
The T.M.C. Asser Institute, Clingendael Institute, The Hague Academy of International Law and
the International Institute of Social Studies are some of the establishments that have helped lay
the foundations for this. Of a more recent date is Leiden University’s steadily growing satellite
campus in The Hague.
Together with other key players and the universities in the South Holland region (Leiden, Delft
and Rotterdam), The Hague is developing into an important knowledge hub for the promotion
of Global Justice: a centre where specialists in international law, reconstruction and security
from all over the world are welcomed with open arms and given the opportunity to gain and
share knowledge.
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Studying in The Hague
The Hague has nearly 30,000 students in higher education. A growing number of programmes
are taught in English, with several institutes – such as the International Institute of Social Studies,
the Hotelschool The Hague, the Royal Conservatoire and Leiden University College – even using
English as the sole language of instruction. This is reflected in the student population: over
4,000 come from abroad. Some are here for a short course, while others complete their entire
bachelor’s or master’s degree in the Netherlands. And that doesn’t include doctoral candidates,
guest lecturers from abroad and trainees working in international organisations. Or students
completing their secondary vocational education in the English international stream at the ROC
Mondriaan regional education centre.
Dutch higher education falls into three categories: universities of applied sciences, research
universities and international institutes. Each of the above is offered in The Hague, in the form of
public and private institutes. This brochure will focus on the public, subsidised institutes.
The city has a huge variety of universities of applied sciences: institutes offering career-oriented
bachelor and master’s degree programmes. There are six in The Hague: The Hague University of
Applied Sciences, Inholland University of Applied Sciences, Hotelschool The Hague, the Royal
Academy of Art, the Royal Conservatoire and Fontys University of Applied Sciences. The latter
recently established a small offshoot offering Dutch-taught programmes in educational science.
Research universities are institutes of academic education and research. Leiden University, Campus
The Hague, offers a number of research and master’s programmes in The Hague and also offers
several bachelor’s programmes, one of which in the form of a university college (small-scale,
intensive campus-based education including room and board): Leiden University College. Leiden
University College’s substantive focus is on peace, justice and sustainability. Leiden University is
developing into a single institute with two fully fledged locations, one in Leiden and the other in
The Hague, some 20 kilometres apart.
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Other Dutch research universities are active in The Hague in the form of institutes in which a large
number of universities cooperate, such as the T.M.C. Asser Institute (international law) and the
Dutch School for Public Affairs (public administration).
International institutes focus specifically on foreign students and working professionals from
developing countries who already hold a university degree in their own country and wish to expand
their knowledge. The Hague is home to one of the Netherlands’ international institutes: the
International Institute of Social Studies, which is part of Erasmus University Rotterdam. Like Leiden
University, Erasmus University has a major branch in The Hague.
All in all, The Hague offers a highly diverse range of study programmes. Students can choose
between numerous short and long programmes taught in English (and in Dutch). From dance to
dietics, from building and architecture to business economics, and from media to management!
Most of the institutes also liaise closely with companies and organisations and with educational
institutes abroad. A number of The Hague’s study institutes even enjoy worldwide renown, such
as Hotelschool The Hague and the Royal Conservatoire.
Higher education in The Hague is known for its strong international character. The institutes work
on the further deepening and widening of their international scope. Collaboration within The Hague
is also taking shape. The Hague Institute for Global Justice is a new top-level establishment that
opened its doors in 2011. The Institute handles interdisciplinary research and education in the
fields of peace, justice, security and sustainable development. The changing international stage
calls for a new approach to global problems. The Institute aims to strengthen The Hague’s position
as Legal Capital of the World by means of an innovative, integrated approach to complex global
issues. A large number of knowledge institutes from The Hague participate in the Institute.
As the seat of government, The Hague also serves as a prime location for national sector
associations in the field of higher education, who consciously choose to be close to national
politics. The Ministry of Education, Culture and Science is based in the city’s highest building,
known as the Hoftoren and with a height of 154 m instantly recognisable on the skyline. The
sector associations of the research universities and the universities of applied sciences are
both located in The Hague, as is NUFFIC, the Netherlands Organisation for International Cooperation
in Higher Education. The Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organisation is the official body for the
accreditation of higher education in the Netherlands and the Flemish region of neighbouring
Belgium. All of the abovementioned organisations have an active internationalisation agenda.
Besides innovative and high-quality study programmes, The Hague also has a vibrant student
life. With great museums, the beach nearby, many sports facilities, popular festivals, a lively night
life and outstanding, affordable international restaurants, The Hague is not only the ideal place
for world class study, but also for world class living!
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The Hague University of
Applied Sciences
The Hague University of Applied Sciences (De Haagse Hogeschool) is a city unto itself.
A whole new world awaits next to Hollands Spoor station in The Hague. A world that’s
brimming with energy!
According to insiders, The Hague University of Applied Sciences is a stimulating and challenging
environment. It is an international school in the truest sense of the word; the university counts
no fewer than 135 different nationalities among its 21,000 students. Many come from elsewhere
in Europe, but it is not uncommon to hear Vietnamese spoken on campus. In short, the
students of The Hague University of Applied Sciences come from all over the world.
Besides international Bachelor’s courses, such as European Studies, Industrial Design
Engineering, International Business and Management Studies, International Communication
Management, International & European Law, International Public Management, Process & Food
Technology and Safety and Security Management Studies, the university also offers Master’s
programmes taught in English, including Accounting and Control Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master in European Law & Policy and Master in International Communication
Management. The Hague University of Applied Sciences is proud of the fact that it focuses on
project work as well as formal classes. Students are expected to be able to develop plans and
give professional presentations. Guest lectures from the industry also form an essential part of
the study programmes.
Our campus is entirely surrounded by water, a kind of city within a city. Works of art– paintings,
sculpture and photography– can be found throughout the campus. We’re proud of our sizeable
collection of modern art, and we enjoy sharing it with our students, staff and visitors. It adds
something special to the atmosphere on campus. The campus is always host to some event
or other – from celebrations and social get-togethers to conferences and symposia, from local
to international occasions. We have several restaurants, extensive sports facilities, a library,
computer facilities, science labs and student lounges where students can unwind and make
new friends. The university’s own cultural office, ACKU is also located in the atrium with its
impressive glass ceiling. Together with our international student association INTERACCESS,
ACKU organises a wide range of student activities related to music and theatre, as well as
exhibitions, presentations and expos.
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The Hague University of
Applied Sciences
Johanna Westerdijkplein 75
2521 ED The Hague
The Netherlands
Tel +31 (0)70 445 85 05
www.thehagueuniversity.nl
Rajash Rawal, European Studies and Politics lecturer
“It never ceases to amaze me how many nationalities, and therefore
cultures, converge at The Hague University of Applied Sciences.
You can see that it takes some getting used to it at the beginning;
they tend to form cliques at first. But after a while, you literally see
the differences melt away. Also worth noting is that about 65% of
our bachelor graduates stay on to complete a Master’s degree.
And many foreign students remain in the Netherlands after graduation.
That says a lot about the Netherlands in general and our university in
particular.”
Law student Olga Shelyagova from Russia
“A lot of European treaties and agreements have been concluded in
The Hague. Historically it has been an important city that has been host
to many European and international political discussions. The Hague
is an ideal place to study International and European Law: not only are
there a lot of legal institutions here, but you can also find major European
institutions only a few hours away in the neighbouring countries.”
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Inholland University of Applied Sciences
The campus of Inholland The Hague is just a stone’s throw from the city’s central station.
The modern building features a landscaped garden and the institute offers all the
required facilities, from a well-stocked library and an International Office for practical
assistance, to student flats and a student lounge bar.
Inholland University of Applied Sciences has branches in eight Dutch cities and even one in
Surinam. Some 34,000 students, including 1,600 international students, are enrolled in the
array of study programmes on offer. The campus in The Hague has some 280 students following
one of the three English-taught Bachelor’s programmes: International Communication
Management, Marketing Management and Media and Entertainment Management.
These highly skill-based study programmes groom students for the international world of
business or an advanced training programme. Studying at Inholland University means real-life
learning, in other words: practical experience is part of the programme. During their third year
students choose a specialization field in which to hone their knowledge and skills and follow
a subject at another Inholland campus in the Netherlands or at a partner institute abroad.
Alternatively, they can choose to complete a traineeship at one of the multinationals with
which the institute collaborates.
Inholland University is committed not only to good education, but also to ensuring that
students feel at home. Since it is a relatively small-scale campus, Inholland The Hague is able
to pay even more attention to individual students and to address specific student issues. Each
year, a special International Week is organised with various workshops by and for international
students. The event is also popular with Dutch students of the three English-taught Bachelor’s
courses and the regular study programmes. This university of applied sciences is a true melting
pot and perfectly reflects The Hague’s population. In 2010, Inholland The Hague was awarded
the status of UNESCO School. This status confirms Inholland The Hague’s position as a socially
involved and groundbreaking university of applied sciences that pays strong attention to intercultural dialogue, enterprising citizenship and sustainability.
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Inholland University of
Applied Sciences
Theresiastraat 8
2593 AN The Hague
The Netherlands
Tel +31 (0)70 3120559
Email intoffice.denhaag@inholland.nl
www.inholland.com
Rita Best, tutor and lecturer in Intercultural Management and
Project Management
“At Inholland, we look beyond numbers. A successful student has
more to offer than knowledge alone – skills and attitude are what set
you apart. You might have an amazing IQ, but if you can’t work with
other people and find it difficult to communicate, you will have a hard
time professionally. We encourage students to learn from each other.
We have a huge mix of students from very varied backgrounds with
all kinds of experiences.”
Aimal Zarifi from Afghanistan, Marketing Management student
“Different to my expectations, studying in the Netherlands is learning
to live life. Besides academic skills, I learn a lot from living in the
country’s harmonious multicultural society. At Inholland people teach
me to be independent, the facilities are up-to-date and the lecturers
approachable. My journey so far has also enabled me to improve my
communication skills.”
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Hotelschool The Hague
You might wonder whether you’re in a luxury hotel as you enter the building and are
greeted by friendly smiles and tempting smells wafting from the kitchen. Hotelschool
The Hague welcomes its international students and prepares them for top positions in
international Hospitality Management.
Hotelschool The Hague was established in 1929 by the then hospitality employers’ organization
with the aim of grooming people for work in this sector. The school has since opened another
branch in Amsterdam. This international University of Hospitality Management offers two
programmes: the four-year Bachelor’s degree and the two-year International Fast Track
programme, an abridged course for students who already hold a hospitality diploma.
It is a broad programme that opens many doors; to a position as a hotel manager, for example,
or a job in the aviation or restaurant sector. The study programme is the passport to the entire
hospitality world. Besides subjects like Marketing, Finance and various languages, the school
offers several optional courses/electives, such as Train the Trainer, Business Ethics or
Oenology. For the latter, the school even has its own wine tasting room.
Here some 1950 students, 40% of whom are from abroad, learn the ins and outs of the international hospitality industry. And because every manager needs to know what is happening
within their company, the students also do practical training. During their first year, bachelor
students gain experience at the school’s practical outlets, where they interact with real guests.
The school has its own restaurant, kitchen, front office and ‘Skotel’, a training and study hotel
where students live while learning how to run a top-end hotel.
After completing this operational part, the students supervise the first-years and the focus
shifts to Management Skills Training: giving feedback, conveying bad news, presentation
techniques, and so on. Both the operational and management parts are concluded with a
traineeship at a large hotel chain or one of the 300 other worldwide companies that participate
in the traineeship programme. The school’s outstanding facilities perfectly reflect the real
hospitality sector. Not only do students learn to offer ‘service with a smile’, but they are
received with open arms themselves!
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Hotelschool The Hague
Brusselselaan 2
2587 AH The Hague
The Netherlands
Tel +31 (0)70 35 12 481
Email info@hdh.nl
www.hotelschool.nl
Arnoud van Delft, Student Counsellor and
Cross-cultural Management Lecturer
“Cross-cultural Management focuses on cultural differences.
If you are aware of those differences, you can prevent faux pas
such as being overly familiar with guests. We also use case studies
to highlight various forms of interaction in the global business world.
Our students are partly shaped by the study programme and partly
by the other international students. It makes for positive crosspollination.”
Dutch student Thomas Spruijt, Bachelor’s Programme in
International Hospitality Management
“You get to work with students from countries like Italy, Brazil and
Scandinavia. I really like that kind of international environment and
with the beach just round the corner, The Hague is a great city for
studying and relaxing.”
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Royal Academy of Art
Stepping into the Royal Academy of Art is like entering into a different world, where art
becomes the air we breathe. Spectacular projects greet you from almost every room.
Everywhere you look, students are hard at work, honing their talents to become the
independent artists and designers of tomorrow.
Twenty percent of the Academy’s students come from overseas. The Netherlands has an
excellent reputation for graphic design and the ‘Royal’ designation of this Academy of Art has
ensured that it is known worldwide. Established as an art school in 1682, it is one of Europe’s
oldest academies.
The building’s open atmosphere reflects the freedom that the Academy’s students enjoy.
Besides their chosen discipline, they can also sample other study programmes such as Fine
Arts, Graphic Design, Interior Architecture, Furniture Design, Textile and Fashion. The Academy
offers a wide range of disciplines. Students are given plenty of opportunity to showcase their
work in public, at the GEM museum of contemporary art or Filmhuis art cinema in The Hague,
for example.
The list of disciplines is comprehensive; the location ideal. The Academy is situated in the
centre of The Hague, opposite The Hague Central Station. The Royal Academy of Art and the
Royal Conservatoire constitute the University of the Arts, The Hague. The Academy maintains
close ties with many art institutes in The Hague, such as the Gemeentemuseum, where
students can do their traineeship by participating in an exhibition, for example. International
traineeships are also offered, thanks to links with other art, design and media training institutes
worldwide.
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Royal Academy of Art
Prinsessegracht 4
2514 AN The Hague
The Netherlands
Tel +31 (0)70 315 47 77
Email post@kabk.nl
www.kabk.nl
Joost Rekveld, Lecturer at the ArtScience interfaculty
“The Academy building may date from the past but the students
are encouraged to focus their passion and hunger for knowledge
on new trends in their field. And that is one of the things which
makes the Academy so appealing to the students, who come from
as far afield as Iceland and Brazil.”
Philip Schütte, third-year Photography student from Germany
“I wanted to go to The Hague first and foremost because the
Royal Academy of Art is focused on professional skill and personal
artistic development. Technical proficiency and professionalism in
the various disciplines are major priorities here. All my expectations
were fulfilled.”
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Royal Conservatoire
The Hague is a city filled with music, as you’ll notice as soon as you approach the Royal
Conservatoire. Students from all over the world add to the pleasant vibe. Clutching their
musical instruments, they rush from study room to auditorium and from theatre hall to
the common room – all in the same building.
The Royal Conservatoire was founded in 1826 and has acquired an excellent reputation over the
years. Whether seeking a career as a performer or teacher, this is where the students’ musical
future is shaped, thanks to the dedication of renowned international lecturers and the agreeable
mix of tradition and innovation.
The Conservatoire boasts a large Classical Music department that covers the whole gamut of
instrumental and vocal subjects. Students can train for an international career as an orchestra
member or soloist. Many former students including rising star Cora Burggraaf are currently
performing in orchestras, ensembles and operas across Europe. The Conservatoire also offers
study programmes in Jazz, Early Music, Music Education, Composition, Sonology, Art of Sound,
ArtScience, Opera and Dance.
The Composition programme – whose famous graduates include Michel van der Aa, one of
the most popular modern composers in the world today – is part of what the school refers to as
the ‘creative’ section. This section also includes the Sonology programme, one of the few offered in
Europe, and ArtScience, which takes a multimedia approach and seeks out unusual combinations,
such as music mixed with a performance.
Students receive one-on-one tutoring in their instrumental and vocal majors, with the emphasis
on quality and technical skills. The institute also offers a choice of electives that extend beyond
the field of music. Thanks to a partnership with Leiden University, students can expand their
musical horizons with unrelated subjects such as philosophy. The institute has various studios for
individual study, while group practice is done as part of an ensemble or orchestra. Students can
also gain onstage experience at the institute’s on-site auditorium or at other venues in The Hague.
The Conservatoire gives its students a taste of the real world of music and offers The Hague’s
residents and visitors the opportunity to look behind the scenes at the Conservatoire.
The Royal Conservatoire also has its own dance department and works closely with the Royal
Academy of Visual Arts. Together, they form the University of the Arts, The Hague. A marriage of art
disciplines whose crowning glory will be the new building that will house The Hague Philharmonic
(Residentie Orkest), contemporary dance company Nederlands Danstheater and the Royal
Conservatoire under one roof, so that they can inspire and reinforce one another.
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Royal Conservatoire
Juliana van Stolberglaan 1
2595 CA The Hague
The Netherlands
Tel +31(0)70 3151515
Email info@koncon.nl
www.koncon.nl
Johannes Boer, Early Music Coordinator
“The Early Music programme has a colourful group of students from
36 nationalities. Students from other cultures bring a fresh approach
to Early Music, and this makes for a vibrant programme. They bring
along far more in terms of baggage and background than they might
think. And under the lecturer’s guidance, they’re inspired to create
something new.”
Christina Dolante, Cello student from Spain
“It’s not always possible to study at home, so you spend most of
your day at the Conservatoire. In this way, you and your fellow
musicians become a close-knit group.”
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Leiden University in The Hague
In 1999, the Leiden University opened a small branch in the Royal Library in The Hague.
Over the years, this branch developed into Campus The Hague, a fully fledged faculty
as of 2011 that is currently housed in a pair of stately buildings in The Hague’s historic
centre.
Campus The Hague is part of the Leiden University. This makes for a unique mix: the globally
renowned academic tradition of Leiden University in the heart of The Hague, the city of justice,
politics and governance. The Campus offers master’s degrees in public international law, public
administration and political science as well as trainee programmes preparing participants for a
career in the civil service. The Campus also has a diplomat training programme for the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs.
International students can join the Advanced LL.M programme for law graduates. This one-year
English-taught programme attracts students from all over the world, from Canada to China, enabling
them to further specialise in Public International Law. After completing the programme, graduates
continue their careers elsewhere, some going on to become judges and others joining a Ministry
in their home country. The Campus also hosts a Summer School providing participants to deepen
their knowledge in an intensive two-week programme.
This international branch is part of the Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies, which
actively encourages students to study outside the borders of their home country. Students have
convenient access to the extensive libraries of both the Peace Palace and the Leiden University
and can participate in the Internship Programme offered in partnership with the International
Criminal Court and other non-governmental organisations in the city.
As of September 2012, international students can enrol in the new bachelor’s degree programme
in International Studies. This programme offers the students insights into the modern history,
political science, economics, cultures and languages of the area of their choice. The programme
will offer an interdisciplinary exploration of the various themes and the students will be expected
to discuss them from a supra-regional perspective. In addition, students will be encouraged to
spend a substantial part of their studies abroad.
Furthermore, international students can pursue a bachelor’s degree at Leiden University College
The Hague (see page 20-21). Outstanding students with a wide range of interests are offered
an interdisciplinary programme, the core curriculum of which is based on the theme of Global
Challenges. All programmes combine The Hague’s strengths as a city with Leiden University’s
research expertise.
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Leiden University - Campus
The Hague
Kantoren Stichthage
Koningin Julianaplein 10
2595 AA The Hague
The Netherlands
Tel +31 (0)70 8009500
Email info@cdh.leidenuniv.nl
www.campusdenhaag.leiden.edu
Eric De Brabandere, Lecturer of Advanced
LL.M Public International Law
“Public International Law is a master’s programme for students wanting
to specialise in international criminal law as well as peace and security.
It’s important that students not only know the rules of international law,
but also understand how they are made and amended. So, yes, we
expect a lot from our students: research, judgment writing and a highly
active approach. We truly challenge our students to be team players
and to deliberate on international law.”
Hélène De Pooter, International Law student from France
“The International Court of Justice has a brilliant legal library with all
the resources students need for efficient research. My favourite place in
The Hague is the Peace Palace garden. Its landscapers are true artists:
it’s an absolute paradise in spring!”
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Leiden University College The Hague
Leiden University College (LUC) The Hague offers a group of excellent and motivated
(inter)national students a three-year bachelor’s (honours) degree programme in Liberal
Arts and Sciences. The interdisciplinary programme is called ‘Global Challenges’ and
offers students a provocative and broad education.
LUC The Hague is a fully accredited part of Leiden University (est. 1575), the oldest and most
prestigious university in the Netherlands. LUC The Hague has been awarded a Sirius grant by the
Dutch Ministry of Education to acknowledge the excellence of its programmes and admitted its
first 110 students in September 2010.
The highly selective college is based on a Liberal Arts & Sciences ethos, but focuses on the kinds
of themes for which the city of The Hague is well-known, as the International City of Peace, Justice
and Sustainability. Hence, LUC offers BA and BSc degree programmes in the field of ‘Global
Challenges,’ with content oriented towards issues in peace, justice and sustainability. All teaching
by the international faculty is done in English, and students are able to follow majors in areas such
as Global Justice, Human Interaction, Sustainability, World Politics and International Development.
LUC The Hague’s goal is to provide a theme-based but interdisciplinary undergraduate experience
of the highest quality. Therefore, LUC graduates will be qualified to apply for Master and PhDlevel studies at major research universities around the world, or to pursue a career in (inter)national
corporate or public organisations.
The LUC The Hague tutors play an indispensable role in helping students to handle academic
decisions, adjust to life as a student and deal with the various challenges that life throws at them.
These academics stimulate students to explore new areas and to follow their passion, while
consistently ensuring that students combine depth and breadth in their programme and meet the
graduation requirements.
The exclusive college building is located on the prestigious Lange Voorhout in The Hague’s historic
centre, close to the Dutch Houses of Parliament, The Hague Central Station, and the vibrant
heart of the city.
During their first two years at LUC The Hague, students live in custom-built student housing
located close to The Hague’s international train station, Den Haag HS. In this community, students
study and live together and have ample opportunity to organise and/or participate in a wide
range of social activities. In the third (final) year of their study, the students can move to other
housing facilities in The Hague.
Each year, LUC The Hague selects a number of highly motivated and talented students from a
pool of applicants. To be accepted at Leiden University College The Hague, applicants will need
to take part in a selection procedure.
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Leiden University College The Hague
Lange Voorhout 44
2514 EG The Hague
The Netherlands
Tel +31 (0)70 8009503
Email info@luc.leidenuniv.nl
www.lucthehague.nl
www.facebook.com/LUC.The.Hague
Dr Cissie Fu, Assistant Professor and Senior Tutor, LUC The Hague
“LUC is an innovative and inspiring environment for interdisciplinary
research-led teaching and learning. The intellectual interaction between
instructors and students is augmented by undergraduate research conferences, critical thinking seminars and a variety of extra-curricular
workshops, lectures and reading groups. The programme at LUC
encourages students to be active and reflective citizens of the world,
who not only excel through their academic achievements but also
stimulate responsible civic engagement.”
Marline Kester, second-year student of Liberal Arts & Sciences
“Even though I’m Dutch, I like to say that I’m a Third Culture Kid. Being
born in Egypt and having had the privilege of living in England, Germany,
Argentina and Japan has allowed me to become a very international
person. Given my experiences, I feel that my generation needs to make
a change. I want to be part of this change and contribute to making the
world a better place. I believe that LUC is the best option in my journey
tackling the ‘global challenges’ at hand!”
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Higher Education and Secondary Vocational Education in The Hague
International Institute of
Social Studies -Erasmus University
In the past, this former head office of the national postal service PTT was used for
dispatching letters and parcels all over the world. Nowadays, students from all over the
world flock here instead. This is home to the International Institute of Social Studies: a
university specialising in social university education, with a focus on development.
The International Institute of Social Studies was founded in 1952 and incorporated into
Erasmus University Rotterdam on 1 July 2009. The institute offers education, of course, but
also conducts research and actively participates in discussions and debates on issues related
to development and international cooperation.
What differentiates this institute from regular universities is that its students - many of them
from developing countries - are mid-career professionals. They already hold a bachelor’s
degree or equivalent from their home country and have several years’ working experience.
Their average age is 30.
The institute offers short courses, a master’s programme of 15.5 months and a PhD programme
lasting at least four years. The curricula focus on topics such as poverty, conflict, human
rights, international law, water and the economy (or: economics). Besides lessons given in
study groups of 15 people on average, various excursions are organised to sites like the Dutch
House of Representatives.
Students share accommodation that is spread across The Hague and owned by the institute.
All nationalities live, eat and learn together. Not surprisingly, its students often refer to the
institute as a mini United Nations.
Many people interrupt their career to study at this institute before returning home to improve
the situation there or elsewhere in the world. If you visit the development organisation CARE
in Ethiopia, for example, chances are you will come across a former ISS student. The institute
has some 11,000 alumni from over 150 countries and keeps in touch with this group through
e-mails and newsletters, social media and by organising worldwide alumni meetings.
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International Institute of
Social Studies
Kortenaerkade 12
2518 AX The Hague
The Netherlands
Tel +31 (0)70 4260460
Email info@iss.nl
www.iss.nl
Peter Knorringa, Professor of Local and Regional Development
“Local and Regional Development teaches students how to kick-start
the economy at local level in developing countries. And how to ensure
that the poorer classes in such a community can latch on to this new
growth as well. This can be accomplished through local capacity
expansion or by attracting national and foreign investment. People
who choose this programme are employed in developing countries,
for example in municipal government or at an embassy or ministry of
economic affairs. We give them all the tools, tips and tricks they need
to get the local economy off the ground.”
Adil Yassin (Ethiopia), Development Studies
(specialisation Poverty Studies and Policy Analysis)
“I feel like I am living in a mini-world. Everything you can find in the
outside world is represented here at ISS. I very much feel at home in
The Hague as it is such an international city.”
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Higher Education and Secondary Vocational Education in The Hague
The Hague Institute for Global Justice
The Hague Institute for Global Justice is an independent centre of expertise with an inter­
national staff. The Institute has a solid foundation of research and practice and is dedicated
to the promotion of knowledge of law and justice as the basis of and in relation­ship to
peace, security and social and economic development. The Hague Institute for Global
Justice aims to both reinforce the work of existing research institutions in The Hague, of
Dutch universities, and of NGOs, international courts and treaty organi­sa­tions in the city.
It should become – in its own right – a strong, research-based as well as policy-oriented
institution that can take its place in the major league of international think tanks.
The Institute functions as a network organisation that facilitates cross-fertilisation between
academia and practice. The objective is to develop an integrated and interdisciplinary approach
towards issues where the lack of law and justice could lead to political, military, social or
economic instability and inequality. Global challenges such as failing states, resource conflicts,
climate change and its multiple consequences, the changing international architecture, the
effectiveness of international judicial institutions and the increasing importance of non-state
actors will be central to the programme of the Institute.
The working methodology of the Institute will be characterised by innovative combinations of
research, knowledge transfers and valorisation in multi-stakeholder international partnerships.
The Hague Institute for Global Justice will organise conferences, seminars, courses of study
and practical training, issue advice, promote public debate and engage in academically sound
research relevant to public policy.
Jozias van Aartsen, Mayor of The Hague and Chair of the Temporary Board of the Institute,
said at the launch meeting in June 2011: ‘The Institute for Global Justice consequently comes
at the right moment. The developments in the Middle East demonstrate that the struggle for
freedom and justice is universal and has nothing to do with culture or religion. It is a global,
it is a human phenomenon. As far as that is concerned, looking at the assignment that the
Institute has set itself, it is not likely to be out of work any time soon. Not only is the Institute
an explicitly multidisciplinary affair, it also has a marvellously ‘hands on’ mindset.’
The Hague Institute for Global Justice was established by The Hague Academic Coalition,
the municipality of The Hague, the Hague Conference on Private International Law and the
Hague Centre for Strategic Studies. It is supported by the Dutch government.
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The Hague Institute for Global Justice
Sophialaan 10
2514 JR The Hague
The Netherlands
Tel +31 (0)70 3028130
Email info@thigj.org
www.thehagueinstituteforglobaljustice.org
Secretary Madeleine K. Albright, Chair of the Advisory Council
“There are various parts to global justice and one of the reasons I am
very glad this institute has been set up is that it is going to be looking
at much wider purviews in term of various themes that have been set up
that go beyond tribunals. You try to establish legal norms that are not just
from one part of the world. This is a new way of linking a lot of aspects
and being interdisciplinary. So yes, I do think global justice goes beyond
international tribunals.” (source: www.rnw.nl)
Prof. Nico Schrijver, Interim Dean
“Global justice means justice for all, justice everywhere. We may not
yet have been able to define it exactly, but many people in the world
experience what global injustice means. Obviously, we should be wary
of using global justice as a catch-all phrase or even worse, a mantra.
We need to achieve a common understanding, a shared understanding
of its basic contours. For me, the concept of global justice means a
combination of peace and security, rule of law and fairness, humanity
and sustainability.”
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Higher Education and Secondary Vocational Education in The Hague
The Hague Academic Coalition
The Hague is home to numerous international organisations working in the field of peace
and justice. The city’s prominent position on the world stage is partly due to the presence of
knowledge institutes active in this field. In 2004, six of these organisations joined forces to
establish The Hague Academic Coalition (HAC). Its mission is to strengthen The Hague’s
knowledge base by promoting interdisciplinary cooperation in the areas of research, education
and public debate in support of the enhancement of peace, justice, and sustainable development.
Visit www.haguecoalition.org.
The HAC is one of the founding fathers of The Hague Institute for Global Justice, which was
officially launched on 9 June 2011.
Today, the HAC has the following eight member institutes
- Carnegie Foundation - T.M.C. Asser Instituut
- Netherlands Institute of International Relations Clingendael
- The Hague Academy of International Law - Hague Institute for the Internationalisation of Law - Leiden University - Campus The Hague / Grotius Centre
- International Institute of Social Studies - Erasmus University Rotterdam
- The Hague University of Applied Sciences The Carnegie Foundation
The Carnegie Foundation was founded in 1904 by its namesake, the philanthropist and
captain of industry Andrew Carnegie. The Peace Palace Library houses one of the world’s
largest collections of literature on international law. The Foundation is responsible for the
accommodation of the Permanent Court of Arbitration, the International Court of Justice and
The Hague Academy of International Law. The library and the academy hall are the venues for
the summer courses given by the Hague Academy of International Law and for the regular
conferences at the diplomatic or expert level of the Hague Conference on Private International
Law. The Palace is a Dutch national monument and is visited by many foreign tourists every year.
Visit www.vredespaleis.nl
T.M.C. Asser Instituut
The T.M.C. Asser Instituut is a professional, inter-university research, graduate education and
knowledge dissemination centre. Affiliated to the University of Amsterdam, the Institute’s
research portfolio is anchored in and complementary to the relevant research programmes of the
participating Dutch universities’ law faculties and focuses on Private International Law, Public
International Law and European Law. The Institute has also developed considerable expertise
and activities in the fields of International Sports Law and International Commercial Arbitration.
Besides education and training, the Institute regularly organises conferences, meetings, lectures
and Asser Round Table sessions to promote and foster academic discussion. Visit www.asser.nl.
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The Netherlands Institute of International Relations Clingendael
The Netherlands Institute of International Relations Clingendael is a knowledge institute for
international relations. Clingendael acts as a think-tank as well as a diplomatic academy in
order to identify and analyse emerging political and social developments. The Institute acts in an
advisory capacity to the Dutch government, parliament and social organisations. Clingendael is
an institute with a strong international focus. International political leaders, diplomats, journalists
and researchers are frequently invited to give lectures and to take part in conferences and
seminars. Visiting scholars from all over the world participate in the Institute’s activities. The
Institute provides training courses for diplomats, and assists in the training of specialists in
various countries. Visit www.clingendael.nl.
The Hague Academy of International Law
The Hague Academy of International Law is located in the Peace Palace and specialises
in research and education in international public and private law. The academy also hosts
post-graduate summer programmes in public and private law and opens its doors to
the public for a period of four weeks each year. Researchers can call on the academy’s experts
for support in their relevant field of study and access the Peace Palace library, one of the
oldest and largest libraries specialising in international law and an important resource. Visit
www.hagueacademy.nl.
The Hague Institute for the Internationalisation of Law
The Hague Institute for the Internationalisation of Law (HiiL) is an international research institute
that studies the challenges that globalisation poses to legal systems, in particular at the
national level. We employ a small in-house staff in The Hague and work together with over 140
HiiL Fellows around the world. As a 21st-century networked organisation, HiiL pursues a
bottom-up approach to research, through partnerships composed of experts from academia
and practice. Visit www.hiil.org
Programmes operating under The Hague Coalition:
The Hague Forum for Judicial Expertise
The Hague Forum for Judicial Expertise provides tailor-made training in the field of international
law for judges, prosecutors and other professionals working in the justice sector. The mission
of the Hague Forum is to provide the judges with a firm grounding in international law,
improve the application of international law in domestic courts and in the long-term reinforce
the rule of law in their home country. Visit www.hfje.nl.
The Hague Justice Portal
The Hague Justice Portal is a vital international gateway to databanks and information on the
courts, tribunals and other organisations working in the areas of peace, justice and security in
The Hague. The Portal provides news, academic commentary and information on events,
conferences and courses being held in the city and is intended for students, academics,
policy-makers and judicial experts. Visit www.haguejusticeportal.net.
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Higher Education and Secondary Vocational Education in The Hague
The Netherlands School of Public
Administration
The Netherlands School of Public Administration is located in a grand building, filled
with art, in the very heart of the country’s political sphere. Here executives in the Dutch
public sector can pursue challenging study programmes.
The Netherlands School of Public Administration was established in 1989, when two professors
of public administration realised the complete absence of follow-up training programmes for the
upper echelons of the public sector. The first programme to be offered by the school was the
Master of Public Administration (MPA), a two-year, part-time course. Many other programmes
have since been added, including Political Leadership and a variety of shorter courses.
Students of the Netherlands School of Public Administration are employed at various organisations
in the Dutch public domain – top managers from ministries, provincial and national government,
law enforcement, fire departments and the judiciary. These individuals were selected by their
organi­sations to complete these study programmes in order to boost their personal effectiveness
and rise from mid-management to senior executive level.
The school has about 300 students each year, all of them part time. They work in small groups
to ensure interaction and discussion with top lecturers from the academic world as well as
experts from the government or business community. Topical issues within the public sector
play a key role and the school’s own think tank conducts research within this domain to generate
topical and practice-based course material.
There’s a world of difference between working in the public sector and working in the private
field and the broad study programme also expands on these differences. Public administration,
strategy, politics, administrative relations: the programmes are becoming increasingly tailored to
the participants’ field of work. For example, some of the courses are geared specifically towards
supervisors or implementing bodies.
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Netherlands School of Public
Administration
Lange Voorhout 17
2514 EB The Hague
The Netherlands
Tel +31 0(70) 3024910
Email info@nsob.nl
www.nsob.nl
Professor Paul ‘t Hart, Political Science Programme,
Research School of Social Science, Australia National University
“It’s not only the participants who expand their knowledge;
the organisations behind them do too. Individual students go on
overseas traineeships or study trips at their place of choice. They
return to The Hague full of ideas and practical examples and with
their address books filled with valuable contacts. They usually have
many challenging questions to ask their own organisation along
the lines of ‘Why aren’t we doing it like this instead?’ It reenergises
them for years to come!”
Philip Marcel Karré from Austria, Doctoral Candidate
and Guidance Counsellor
“I like the combination of theory and practice. I’m given maximum
freedom to conduct my research and can draw on a fantastic
network of people from the academic world as well as on the
participants from the industry side.”
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Higher Education and Secondary Vocational Education in The Hague
Mondriaan International
The first thing you notice when entering the building is the feverish activity: everyone is
rushing to meet some deadline or other. The Mondriaan International Business School
is an international MBO level (upper secondary vocational education) institute that
transforms students into entrepreneurs.
Together with the Mondriaan’s International Hotel & Management and International Tourism &
Leisure Management programmes, the Mondriaan International Business School provides the
perfect stepping stone towards an international career in business, hospitality, tourism or
leisure. Students from the age of 16 follow these international MBO level programmes. A third
of them are Dutch, another third have foreign parents and a third come from abroad themselves.
Subjects such as Marketing, Communication and Business are alternated with English, Spanish
and Dutch. The main emphasis at the Mondriaan International Business School, however, is on
practical experience. The students are given opportunities to participate in a variety of projects,
such as organising an event, where business is mixed with pleasure. Unique to this school is
the fact that it sends its students out into the business world instead of bringing the business
world to the students. The students complete various traineeships at companies located across
the world.
The first, general school year consists of 30 weeks in school and 10 weeks as a trainee. In the
second year, students spend 10 weeks on theory, 10 weeks in traineeship and then 20 weeks
on setting up their own business. The students carry out this Young Enterpreneurship project
in groups of eight. These groups operate like a real business and launch their own product on
the market. By developing an idea, conducting market research, writing a business plan and
completing the actual sale, students get a taste of the real business world. In the third year,
students wrap up their company to focus their energy on the upcoming exams and the final,
20-week traineeship in the Netherlands or abroad.
After three intensive years of theory and practical training, many students choose to continue
their studies in The Hague or elsewhere, while others start working for a company or set up
their own business.
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Mondriaan International Business
School
Helenastraat 11
2595 HA The Hague
The Netherlands
Tel +31 (0)88 6665643
Email business@rocmondriaan.nl
Mondriaan International Hotel &
Management School
Koningin Marialaan 9
2595 GA Den Haag
The Netherlands
Tel +31 (0)88 6664444
Email ihms@rocmondriaan.nl
Mondriaan International Tourism &
Leisure Management School)
Helenastraat 15
2595 HA Den Haag
The Netherlands
Tel +31 (0)88 6663350
Email leisure@rocmondriaan.nl
www.rocmondriaan.nl
Jarijn Nijkamp, Mentor/lecturer of subjects such as
Marketing and Young Enterprise
“Students studying Feasibility are given the task of finding the best
location for opening a new branch. They set out to find a client and
produce a comprehensive analysis of the current situation. Next,
they look at the target market, the competition and the start-up costs,
which they then compile in a report. The results are presented to the
client and a marketing lecturer. So this is not a representation of reality;
it IS reality!”
Roshanak Mortezapour, International Business student
“Many different cultures come together in The Hague, and this study
programme is no different. All the lessons and projects are in English
and you also learn Spanish, a language that is widely spoken worldwide.
Together with the many practical business subjects, it prepares you for
setting up your own company anywhere in the world.”
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