The Teacher Training German and Ad ICT Service Management programmes have received the designation for the first time, while seven other programmes have retained theirs. Industrial Product Design was last awarded a quality label two years ago and has now earned it again. No programmes have lost their designation this year.
Hanneke Reuling, a member of the Executive Board, is proud, “This result shows that our study programmes perform at a high level. That deserves a big compliment. It is wonderful recognition of the efforts of our lecturers, staff and students. Together, we work every day to provide inspiring and forward-looking education.”
Keuzegids confirms NSE results
In terms of bachelor's study programmes, Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences has the highest overall score of all the large universities of applied sciences in the Randstad. However, Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences scores lowest among these institutions for associate degree programmes. These results are consistent with those of the National Student Survey (NSE), which was published earlier this year. This annual guide is intended to help incoming students choose a programme of study, but it also provides us, as a university of applied sciences, with valuable insights.
Our top study programmes 2026
- Teacher Training Geography
- Teacher Training Physics
- Teacher Training for Technical Subjects
- Teacher Training German (new)
- Industrial Product Design (new)
- Associate degree ICT Service Management (new)
- Maritime Officer
- Maritime Technology
- Allied Medical Care
- Midwifery
The scores
Every year, the Keuzegids Higher Education compares all bachelor's and associate degree programmes in the Netherlands, awarding the quality label for top-performing study programme to those that significantly exceed the national average. The assessment is based on criteria such as teaching staff, assessment, career preparation and atmosphere. Study success rates are also taken into account.
About the Keuzegids
The Keuzegids Higher Education helps incoming students choose a course of study and provides us, as a university of applied sciences, with valuable insights. It compares programmes at various universities of applied sciences based on the previous year's National Student Survey (NSE) results and study success figures. The guide not only considers absolute scores, but also how study programmes perform in relation to the national average. This gives us our own interpretation of the data and thus an additional perspective on the quality of our education.