About the university
Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUas), formerly NHTV, is a specialist institution in the south of the Netherlands. It teaches more than 7,000 students from some 100 countries on one green, compact campus in Breda, and most of its programmes are taught in English.
BUas is unusual because it focuses on a few fields rather than offering everything: tourism, leisure and events, hotel and facility management, logistics and the built environment, media and creative business, games, and data science and AI. Its games programme, Creative Media and Game Technologies, and its hotel management programme are its best-known courses.
Indian students look at BUas for hospitality, tourism, logistics, game development and applied data science and AI, all taught in practical, project-based ways. Several popular programmes have a cap on places and a selection procedure, so applying early matters.
Breda is a mid-sized city in the south of the Netherlands. BUas puts student rooms there at about €500–€800 a month, and they fill up fast.
- Type
- Specialist university of applied sciences (formerly NHTV), offering bachelor's and master's
- Students
- More than 7,000 from some 100 countries (BUas)
- Campus
- One compact campus in Breda (Mgr. Hopmansstraat 2)
- Fields
- Tourism; Leisure & Events; Hotel & Facility; Logistics & Built Environment; Media & Creative Business; Games; Data Science & AI
- Intake
- Programmes start on 30 August 2027; strict non-EU deadline 1 May
- Non-EU tuition 2027/28
- €13,680–€14,650 for bachelor's; €17,750 for the master's we checked
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Undergraduate
Applied Data Science & Artificial Intelligence
- Fee / year
- €14,650
- Duration
- 4 years (3-year track for VWO-level diplomas)
- Intakes
- August/September (starts 30 August 2027); non-EU deadline 1 May
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0 (speaking 6.0), TOEFL iBT 80 (speaking 20; 4.5 on the new scale), PTE Academic 61 or Cambridge 169
- Undergraduate
Creative Media and Game Technologies
- Fee / year
- €14,650
- Duration
- 4 years (3-year VWO track)
- Intakes
- August/September (starts 30 August 2027); non-EU deadline 1 May; max 240 students
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0 (speaking 6.0), TOEFL iBT 80 (speaking 20; 4.5 on the new scale), PTE Academic 61 or Cambridge 169
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- €13,680
- Duration
- 4 years (3-year track for VWO or a relevant propaedeutic certificate)
- Intakes
- August/September (starts 30 August 2027); non-EU deadline 1 May; max 220 students
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0 (speaking 6.0) or equivalent, plus a second modern foreign language (French, German or Spanish)
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- €13,680
- Duration
- 4 years (3-year tracks for VWO and MBO 4)
- Intakes
- August/September (starts 30 August 2027); apply before 1 May
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0 (speaking 6.0), TOEFL iBT 80, PTE Academic 61 or Cambridge 169. Taught in English and Dutch.
- Undergraduate
International Tourism Management
- Fee / year
- €13,680
- Duration
- 4 years (3-year track for VWO)
- Intakes
- August/September (starts 30 August 2027); apply before 1 May
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0 (speaking 6.0), TOEFL iBT 80, PTE Academic 61 or Cambridge 169. Taught in English and Dutch.
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- €13,680
- Duration
- 4 years
- Intakes
- August/September; non-EU deadline 1 May
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0 (speaking 6.0), TOEFL iBT 80, PTE Academic 61 or Cambridge 169
- Postgraduate
Master Supply Chain Management
- Fee / year
- €17,750
- Duration
- 1 year full-time
- Intakes
- August/September (starts 30 August 2027); closes 15 August, but the general non-EU deadline is 1 May; 40 places
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0 (speaking 6.0), TOEFL iBT 80, PTE Academic 61 or Cambridge 169
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- €17,750
- Duration
- 1 year full-time (60 ECTS)
- Intakes
- August/September (starts 30 August 2027); closes 15 August, but the general non-EU deadline is 1 May; 38 places
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0 (speaking 6.0), TOEFL iBT 80, PTE Academic 61 or Cambridge 169
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (EUR) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Data Science & Artificial Intelligence | 4 years (3-year track for VWO-level diplomas) | €14,650 | ≈ ₹15.5 lakh |
| Creative Media and Game Technologies | 4 years (3-year VWO track) | €14,650 | ≈ ₹15.5 lakh |
| Hotel Management | 4 years (3-year track for VWO or a relevant propaedeutic certificate) | €13,680 | ≈ ₹14.5 lakh |
| Logistics Management | 4 years (3-year tracks for VWO and MBO 4) | €13,680 | ≈ ₹14.5 lakh |
| International Tourism Management | 4 years (3-year track for VWO) | €13,680 | ≈ ₹14.5 lakh |
| Leisure & Events Management | 4 years | €13,680 | ≈ ₹14.5 lakh |
| Master Supply Chain Management | 1 year full-time | €17,750 | ≈ ₹18.8 lakh |
| Master Game Technology | 1 year full-time (60 ECTS) | €17,750 | ≈ ₹18.8 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at Breda University of Applied Sciences with similar universities in the Netherlands.
Scholarships
- Bachelor's, non-EU/EEA students
BUas Bachelor Scholarship
Value: €5,000 in the first year and €2,500 in each following year
Eligibility: Non-EU/EEA students paying the full institutional fee for a BUas bachelor's. Limited number each year; contact the scholarship coordinator.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Bachelor's, non-EU students
NL Scholarship
Value: €5,000 towards living costs, paid after you arrive
Eligibility: Non-EU applicants who have not lived in Europe for more than 12 months in the past 5 years and never studied in the Netherlands, with excellent grades, strong English and a motivation letter. Apply 1 November to 1 May.
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- A school diploma equivalent to Dutch HAVO or VWO. BUas checks foreign diplomas against its list of comparable diplomas and may ask Nuffic; if yours is not listed, BUas advises applying anyway.
- A diploma comparable to VWO can give access to the 3-year track of some programmes.
- Selective programmes (Applied Data Science & AI, Creative Media and Game Technologies, Hotel Management) cap places and use a portfolio task or online assessment plus an interview. Data Science & AI also has an untimed basic maths test.
- Apply through Studielink. The strict deadline for non-EU applicants is 1 May.
Postgraduate
- A relevant bachelor's degree. Master Supply Chain Management wants logistics in your degree (major, minor, project or placement); Master Game Technology wants a game-development related degree and a portfolio task plus interview.
- Master's pages list 15 August as the closing date, but BUas's general rule is a strict 1 May deadline for non-EU applicants. Apply by then.
Documents
- Passport
- Class 12 certificate and mark sheets (bachelor's) or bachelor's degree and transcripts (master's)
- English test result from an official test centre
- Portfolio, intake assessment or motivation material for selective programmes
- Tuition fee payment (possible from May) to make enrolment final
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.0 overall with at least 6.0 in speaking. |
| TOEFL iBT | 4.5 overall with 4 in speaking on the new scale (80 overall and 20 speaking on the old scale). Home Edition only if test centres are unavailable. |
| PTE Academic | 61 overall with at least 61 in speaking. |
| Cambridge and LanguageCert | Cambridge 169 overall and in speaking; LanguageCert Academic 65 overall and in speaking. |
| Exemption | For holders of listed diplomas (IB, A levels, US high school, European Baccalaureate) or education fully in English in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Ireland or New Zealand. Indian boards are not named, so plan to take a test. Duolingo is not listed. |
Accommodation and living costs
BUas has no student rooms of its own. For 2027/28 it has an arrangement with housing providers Alwel and WonenBreburg for 71 furnished rooms for non-EU degree students, allocated first come, first served, with fixed contract dates and an age limit of 27. Accepted students get a booking login in the first week of July. Otherwise you search yourself through Facebook groups, Klikvoorkamers or agencies; a housing buddy can view rooms for you.
| Item | In EUR | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Student room in BredaBUas figure; some rooms cost more | €500–800per month | ≈ ₹53,000 – ₹84,800 |
| Bachelor's institutional tuition, 2027/28€14,650 for Data Science & AI and Creative Media and Game Technologies | €13,680–14,650per year | ≈ ₹14.5 lakh – ₹15.5 lakh |
| Master's institutional tuition, 2027/28Master Supply Chain Management and Master Game Technology | €17,750per year | ≈ ₹18.8 lakh |
Campus and location
BUas has a single green, safe and compact campus in Breda, so all students study in one place.
- Seven fields, from tourism and hotel management to games and data science.
- Selective programmes with capped intakes, such as 240 places in Creative Media and Game Technologies.
- A housing buddy service in summer and a municipal Huurteam that checks rental contracts.
Careers and graduate outcomes
BUas programmes are practical and linked to their industries: hospitality, tourism and events, logistics, games and media. BUas did not publish graduate employment figures on the pages we checked. See our Netherlands guide for post-study work rules.
| What | Figure | Source |
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Studying in the Netherlands
Visa rules, work rights and living costs apply to every university in the Netherlands. Our country guide covers them in detail:
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FAQs
How much does BUas cost for Indian students?
For 2027/28, non-EU bachelor's fees are €13,680 a year (€14,650 for Data Science & AI and Creative Media and Game Technologies). The master's we checked cost €17,750. Add extra costs for books, trips and a laptop.
What is the deadline for Indian applicants?
BUas has a strict 1 May deadline for non-EU applicants and for selective programmes. Programmes start on 30 August 2027.
What IELTS score do I need?
IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with 6.0 in speaking, or TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic 61, Cambridge or LanguageCert. Hotel Management also needs a second foreign language.
Does BUas offer scholarships?
Yes. The BUas Bachelor Scholarship gives €5,000 in year one and €2,500 a year after that to a limited number of non-EU students, and BUas takes part in the €5,000 NL Scholarship.
Does BUas guarantee housing?
No. It has 71 furnished rooms for non-EU degree students in 2027/28, given first come, first served. Most students find their own room at about €500–€800 a month.
Sources
- BUas: programmes (opens in a new tab)
- BUas: Applied Data Science & AI study costs (opens in a new tab)
- BUas: Hotel Management study costs (opens in a new tab)
- BUas: Creative Media and Game Technologies study costs (opens in a new tab)
- BUas: Master Supply Chain Management study costs (opens in a new tab)
- BUas: admission and application (international students) (opens in a new tab)
- BUas: admission requirements (opens in a new tab)
- BUas: scholarships (opens in a new tab)
- BUas: housing (opens in a new tab)
- BUas: about us (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.buas.nl/en (opens in a new tab)
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