The Hague University of Applied Sciences - THUAS
speciality: Law

When I first stepped onto the campus of this university, I was left in awe of the atmosphere. This campus is bustling and encourages you to show your best sides. There are multiple creative spaces such as the Innovation hub, Speakers Corner and the Lighthouse. Collaborative spaces for group work can be found at every corner of the building. Besides the splendid vibes, the values and critical thinking taught in this uni are simply unique. A student in this university gains critical thinking skills through problem-based learning and collaboration with peers. To give an example, professors encourage students to search for answers themselves before asking the question out loud. Although it may seem weird, oftentimes the students reach answers themselves. On the matter of teaching styles, the professors show a facilitated method of learning, taking a more passive role in teaching to allow for student deduction of students and problem-solving skills to develop. This university places its students in difficult situations and encourages thinking. Application of concepts is crucial and separates this uni from others. Practical assignments are scarily similar to real life situations and increase the students employability greatly.
There are, of course, some downsides to the programme. Disorganisation of the programme is notable, where sometimes classes would be double-booked, and there is a sense that the staff do not really know what they are doing.

The program is kinda unorganized and messy, the system is down often as well. Sometimes we end up having a lot of deadlines on the same day and they are pretty big deadlines as well which makes it difficult for us to do a great job on all of them most of the time.

I love the program and the direction the LAW course took. Throughout the 4 years, you learn a variety of fields and skills that play a major part in shaping your legal career once you graduate and enter the job market. The professors are helpful, well versed in knowledge and come with years of practical experience. Internships are a requirement so you get the necessary experience before you graduate. Finding accommodation is hard but that’s because the Netherlands has a large influx of international students. Student life in The Hague is one of the best in my opinion. The student body is pretty diverse as well. The city itself is extremely beautiful and very welcoming. I’d deffo recommend the school and especially my programme!

People from all around the world
Amazing law lecturers
Theory is put into practice
It obliges students to pursue internships so that they get a glimpse of prospective careers
Lecturers are always willing to help

I would recommend for people who want to experience education as it should be, meaning well structured, interactive, with engaged and helpful teachers and countless opportunities for self-growth, both personally and professionally.