English Academic Preparation Programme
The English Academic Preparation Programme helps you improve your English and academic skills and is a perfect springboard to your studies in the truly international city of The Hague.
The English Academic Preparation programme is taught by The Hague Pathway College, as a close partner of The Hague University of Applied Sciences. The programme will help you gain the level of English and study skills you need to enroll in The Hague University of Applied Sciences English-language Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees.
The students will work in an international and interactive learning environment, developing academic skills such as researching, academic reading and essay writing, as well as presenting skills and working in teams on projects.
Programme overview
The English Academic Preparation Programme consists of the following terms:
September intake
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TERM 1 |
EC |
TERM 2 |
EC |
TERM 3 |
EC |
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English & academic skills Intercultural communication |
20 |
English & Academic skills Project skills |
20 |
English & Academic skills
English IELTS preparation |
20 |
January intake
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TERM 1 |
EC |
TERM 2 |
EC |
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English & Academic skills Project skills |
20 |
English & Academic skills English IELTS preparation |
20 |
Normally, this is equivalent to a total workload of 40 hours per week.
At the end of the programme all the students will take the IELTS test. The goal is to score at least 6.0 which is the progression requirement for The Hague University of Applied Science Bachelor & Master degree programmes. The tuition fee includes one IELTS test.
THUAS Bachelor's & Master's Degree Programmes
The successful competition of the English Academic Preparation Programme guarantees progression to the following Bachelor degree programmes at The Hague University of Applied Sciences. Click below to learn more.
- English-taught
- Preparation for management and marketing careers in public and private sector organisation, resulting in a range of career options
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Focus on European business, politics and culture as well as international professional skills
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An international experience with diverse classes, foreign languages, intercultural communication training and a semester abroad at one of over 100 partner universities
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Specializations in Social entrepreneurship, Sustainability, Cultural & political differences, International law
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Practical work experience in an internationally oriented internship at an organisation of your choice, in or out of the Netherlands
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A close community of global citizens
- More European Studies programme information
- English-taught
- Gain the skills employers look for which will enable you to have a successful international career in the legal field
- Learn about law through theory and practice in a comparative setting
- Specialise and deepen your legal skills and knowledge
- Perfect how to analyse a legal question, advise a client, and how to represent a client
- More International & European Law programme information
- English-taught
- Strong focus on collaboration and innovation
- Learn from guest lecturers and experts in their field
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Specializations in People & Organisation, Finance & Accounting, Operations & Supply Chain, Marketing & Sales
- Complete your internship at a company abroad or in The Netherlands
- More International Business programme information
- English-taught
- Discover finance from both entrepreneurial and socially responsible perspectives
- Learn how to set up an investment plan for regional, national and international companies
- Acquire a mixture of the most up-to-date financial and IT-skills, which will guarantee you employment anywhere in the world
- Work in small, multi-cultural groups with lots of individual attention
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Specializations in Risk Management and Controlling
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2 finance internships of min 10-weeks at a company abroad or in The Netherlands
- Move on straight to your Master’s in Accounting and Control at Erasmus School of Economics, with the in-built Academic Pre-Master Minor
- More International Financial Management and Control programme information
- English-taught
- Stay on top of the global headlines and get introduced to current issues in economics, international law, sociology and public management
- Apply the knowledge you will acquire to international and political cases in hands-on group projects
- Tackle challenges facing government institutions and multinationals.
- More International Public Management programme information
- English-taught
- Combine multiple disciplines to develop new technologies and to solve problems
- Develop new products or improve existing production processes at local companies or large multinational corporations like Proctor & Gamble, Unilever or Danone.
- Learn more about water purification, sustainable food production, (in) organic chemistry and polymer science and technolog
- Immerse yourself in types of plastic and 3D printing
- Pursue excellent career opportunities in engineering or technology or progress to a Master’s degree at THUAS or at another university
- Internship at a company abroad or in The Netherlands
- More Process & Food Technology programme information
- English-taught
- Get an insight into contemporary security threats, such as hybrid warfare and transnational crime.
- The three pillars of the programme are public safety, international security and industrial safety
- Move on straight to your Master’s in Crisis and Security Management at Leiden University
- More Safety & Security Management programme information
The successful competition of the English Academic Preparation Programme guarantees progression to the following Master degree programmes at The Hague University of Applied Sciences. Click below to learn more.
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Reasons for choosing this master programme
- You want to work as a manager on the foundation of data-driven business control
- You want to develop your business control career
- You are looking for a solid programme with an emphasis on applying what you learn
- You want to become acquainted with recent research methods in business control
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More Master Financial Management and Control programme information
- Reasons for choosing this master programme
- You want to develop a managerial mindset and work in the field of communication
- You will experience the unique skill of cross-cultural communication in practice
- You want to broaden your views on new trends and methods of communication
- You can achieve an accredited master of arts (MA) within one year
- More Master International Communication Management programme information
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Reasons for choosing this master programme
- Your career gets a powerful boost with a MBA degree
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Our MBA is highly focused on professional practice and sharing best practices with experienced lecturers from the field and academia
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Our MBA pays a lot of attention to your personal leadership development and professional skills
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Our MBA values the United Nations SDGs and offers topics such as circular economy, sustainability, innovative business models and responsible management.
- More Master of Business Administration programme information
Entry Requirements & Important dates
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Duration |
September - June |
January - June |
Application deadline |
15 July* |
01 November* |
Visa & Payment deadline |
01 August* |
08 November* |
General English Language Requirements |
IELTS 5.0 overall** |
IELTS 5.5 overall** |
| Academic Entry Requirements | More information can be found here. | |
*For early application information which applies to candidates from specific countries please consult important dates webpage.
**For exceptions and alternative diplomas please consult our admission requirements webpage.
Tuition fees
The English Academic Preparation Programme September intake costs €9,000 and the January intake costs €5,350. A complete overview of the tuition fees can be found here.