About us

Knowledge is the new international currency. Social institutions, companies, governments and other organisations influenced by the knowledge economy and the knowledge society face new challenges. As a result there are major changes afoot, which have raised the levels of expectations put upon graduates once they enter the job market. 

Higher-trained professionals have to perform more and different tasks with their knowledge in their changing professional domains. With practical knowledge and insight, they must contribute to innovation within their professions; translate practical knowledge and insight into creative findings, new designs, new processes and smart innovations.

Only knowledge institutions that are particularly curious will be successful in this regard. We prepare our students for this in our study programmes. We instill curiosity and a desire to learn in them. Not only through our teaching, but also through our applied research, public lectures and professional partnerships all over the world.

Our Diversity

Our 21,300 students, as well as our staff, come from over 135 different nationalities. That diversity is one of our most powerful resources. The exchange of competing ideas and opinions is what leads to real innovation.

The Hague

Our city is the perfect place to witness the workings of international trade, law and diplomacy firsthand. The International Criminal Court, the War Crimes Tribunal, Europol. They’re all based right here, in our historic city. The spirit, energy and ideals of these global institutions permeate life on and off campus.

We welcome the world to our campus, and send our students and staff to learn from other lands and other cultures.