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Ten study programmes at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences are the best in the Netherlands according to Keuzegids higher education 2026

News 02 October 2025

Ten study programmes at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences have been awarded quality labels in the 2026 Keuzegids for higher education. Three of the programmes are new additions, while seven have retained their title. These results confirm RUAS's strong position in the higher education landscape once again.

Winner Future Makers Grant wants men to hold different conversations

News 19 September 2025

At the start of the new academic year at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, Stijn Herpers won the Future Makers Grant for his Man Up Club project. This is a safe space where men can come together, be themselves, speak openly and support each other.

Future Makers Award ‘Smart & Social City’ won with AI project

News 14 September 2025

Students from the Business IT & Management programme won the Future Makers Award in the Smart & Social City category for their project, 'AI Chatbot Social Map Gouda'. The project uses generative AI to benefit citizens in the Gouda region.