European Studies

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Interdisciplinary Bachelor of Arts preparing young Europeans to advise and assist organisations, institutions and businesses.

European Studies (formerly known as HEBO) began in 1990 as a programme for young europeans interested in an international and multi-lingual career. The programme has evolved over its quarter century, but its mission remains the same. Year in and year out, we help young people develop the knowledge and skills they need to start careers in management, marketing, communications/public relations and/or policy advice. Unlike a lot of study programmes, European Studies does not prepare students for one specific career, and with good reason. Today's professionals aren't going to have just one career. Globalisation, automation and computerisation are changing the labour market's needs and that means that professionals need to be able to take on different jobs to succeed and survive. Now, more than ever, you can find truth in an old saying: "It's not the strongest who survive, or even the smartest, but the ones most adaptable to change." This is what ES is all about: learning to adapt to change by developing management, marketing and public policy knowledge - as well as cultural understanding - that never goes out of style, together with professional research and communications skills that will keep you on the cutting edge. That's why our motto is "Employability through Adaptability."

21/10/2026

European Studies has an incredible range of career opportunities after graduating, but finding a job or internship can feel impossible. To help our students navigate through this broad world, we offer special events such as ‘The Art of Networking’ that took place last wednesday.

During this event, our first year students were introduced to the concept of networking by talented guest speakers who gave fun and interactive workshops on different networking skills.

Almost everyone learned something new that night, first year student Gideon explained how he learned how to build connections outside of standard networking activities, highlighting the subtle, unwritten rules that often go unnoticed.

A big thank you to everyone who participated wednesday night, including our study association .thuas. Together we made this event a big success.

16/10/2026

All European Studies students get to go on exchange. Would you like to know what that’s like?

Meet Sara, a 3rd-year European Studies student who is spending her exchange semester in Japan 🇯🇵 Going abroad is part of what we do at European Studies, so we asked Sara how it’s going so far.
“Honestly, I was scared in August because Japan just seemed so far away, and I was afraid I would feel alone or miss my friends and family. Luckily, I am having a really great time here. Everyone at the university and in the dormitory is really welcoming, and the other exchange students are open-minded and curious about the world.
University can be a bit hard because they have a different approach than the one I am used to in the Netherlands, but they made us feel welcome from the first day. I also represented our university together with a fellow student from another programme, and I met up with a former classmate who is currently studying in Kyoto.
I would definitely recommend doing an exchange, even if it’s scary, because it’s an experience that I will take with me forever.”

Curious about exchange opportunities in European Studies? Find out more (link in bio).

15/10/2026

Pop the ch*****ne because we have something to celebrate. European Studies just passed its accreditation with flying colours! Every six years, study programmes have to undergo an accreditation process, during which they have to open their books for a full inspection. It involves a lot of reports and paperwork, but also a lot of interviews and conversations and this year, something new was added: a showcase presentation in which colleagues got to shine the spotlight on special projects that we’re especially proud of.

We know we run a quality programme, but demonstrating it for an outside panel is always a bit stressful, so we are proud of our entire team - as well as all the students and alumni who participated, for making the day a success. Thanks so much everyone!

09/10/2026

Today we celebrate Purple Friday at THUAS and European Studies! You may have seen several ES teachers and students in purple, as Purple Friday is a tradition where people in Dutch education wear purple in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community 🏳️‍🌈. Our The Lighthouse organised an interactive Purple Friday event with actor and q***r-rights advocate Thorn de Vries. They spoke with the audience about their experiences towards self-acceptance and shared advice on supporting q***r students. The event was moderated by our very own Tiaan Westenberg (on his birthday!), who teaches ES courses on European politics, Diversity in the EU, Gender & Sexuality and more. Keep track of our page for more info on our curriculum and our events!

07/10/2026

One of the most popular parts of the European Studies programme is the exchange semester. Students love going on exchange and we love sharing their stories with you. Recently, Tobiáš Dudáš took a look back at his study abroad experience from last year and we thought we should share his story to give you an example of what students get out of it.

Tobiáš went on exchange to Incheon National University in South Korea and really enjoyed himself.

“I had the opportunity to be part of two university clubs, ISSC and IGF,” he says, “where I met people from all around the world and experienced many different cultures. I also learned a lot from hearing different perspectives, both from the people I met and during my classes.”

He also “had the chance to take part in the INU Global Study Abroad Fair 🌍, where I represented my home university and introduced 🇳🇱Dutch culture to other students. As someone who is not Dutch myself, it made the experience even more interesting.”

It was clearly a rewarding trip, and Tobiáš tells us that “from the people I met to the cultural differences I experienced, every part of the exchange taught me something new.” 🌐

We’re glad to hear it. Welcome back.

Are you interested in knowing more about what you get out of studying abroad with European Studies? Check the links in our bio.

02/10/2026

For many students, the absolute highlight of the European Studies programme is the exchange programme. All of our students get to study abroad for a full semester if they want to and sometimes, they share their adventures with us. Check this out:

“Hi Delphine here from Tbilisi, Georgia. On the 7th of September I arrived in this beautiful country. I arrived a bit early to explore the city and to get familiar with the new city and environment. I met really nice people and we did really fun things together. Such as, hiking, going to a karaoke bar and an Heated rivalry themed dance party.

This week I have started with my classes at the university. I follow courses about politics and business. I am even going to study the Georgian language. It’s such a great opportunity that European studies offers to go on exchange and get to experience a new culture and study in a different country.

It’s an opportunity I would not miss for the world and I am enjoying my time here! “

We’re so glad to hear it Delphine. Take care.

And if this sounds like fun to you and you’d like to know about going on exchange with us, check out the links in our bio.

30/09/2026

The most important thing people want to know about when asking about European Studies is the job profile. Everyone wants to know what kind of career you can get and since there are so many options for experts in European politics and business, we like to provide as many examples as we can. This week we shine the spotlight on Sofia Moratti.

Sofia graduated in 2025 and went on to get a Master’s in EU Law from the Universite de Lorraine, and she is now working at the Legal Service at the European Parliament’s offices in Ville de Luxembourg, where she has “found myself reflecting on fair job contracts” and where she is particularly excited about the opportunities she has for personal development.

“Coming from Italy, and having seen similar realities in many other parts of Europe, we are often used to thinking of employment primarily in terms of salary, working hours and leave. Opportunities for personal and academic development can sometimes feel like something you have to pursue around your job.

That is one of the things I’ve found particularly refreshing here.
Language courses and special leave for academic activities are examples of an approach that recognises that employees can, and should be able to, grow beyond the immediate requirements of their position. To me, this reflects something fundamental about the European idea of a fair employment relationship, but these opportunities should not feel exceptional or limited to certain workplaces. They should increasingly become part of how we understand a fair and modern employment relationship.”

That sounds like a great job, with great opportunities and we’re happy to hear how it’s going. Keep at it Sofia.

If you are reading this and want to know more about learning languages at European Studies, or preparing for a job like Sofia’s, check the links in our bio.

25/09/2026

Congratulations to all of the (now) second-year students who picked up a Propedeutic diploma this week, in a fun, informal ceremony in the aula.

Like all bachelor studies in the Netherlands, European Studies gives students a first-year diploma (called a propedeuse in Dutch) to all of the students who manage to pass all of their first-year courses. It’s no easy feat and something to be proud of.

Around 100 students came, with family and friends, to get their certificates and celebrate. Many more earned the diploma this year, but they couldn’t all attend.

These students also helped us do something important. We have to say goodbye to a terrific colleague, who is retiring after many years of service to our programme, which involved helping us plan these ceremonies. We appreciate that students appreciate how hard our staff work for them.

Will this be you next year; standing on stage with a diploma in your hand? See the links in our bio to find out if European Studies is the way to do it.

11/09/2026

We’re just about to slide into what we hope will be a sunny weekend, but before we do, we want to look back on another fun week at European Studies.

Our new study association YES is really working hard, trying to make sure we have fun events every week, so that students can hang out, meet people, bond and feel more at home. This week; they did a pub quiz with dozens of students coming out to test their knowledge over a b**r. We’re so glad to have them put so much effort in to looking after other students, so maybe check out their page at .thuas and get to know them.

And if you need to get to know European Studies a little better, see the links in our bio.

08/09/2026

With week two of the academic year in full swing, and the Dutch weather ’normalising’ towards fall clouds, summer vacation is starting to feel a bit far away, but for some European Studies students have summer memories that won’t fade away so easily.

While many of us waited out European heat waves on the beach or in the pool, a group of several ES students took advantage of an amazing opportunity to keep learning at a summer school programme on the other side of the world.

These students attended summer school at the Education University of Hong Kong (The Education University of Hong Kong, EdUHK here on Instagram), where they took a variety of classes, but also had time to take in the sites.

Stela, for example, spent a lot of time exploring Hong Kong, “but also had time to make a trip to Macau🇲🇴 for a weekend and visit this little island of HK called Cheung Chau (very beautiful, we had the opportunity to observe the life of locals there), and futuristic city Shenzhen in China🇨🇳! After the school ended, I know that few of us continued to travel to other countries, I stayed close by in China, Beijing. 😄

“We are all deeply grateful for this opportunity,” another student told us.

It looks like a fun and a meaningful adventure. Would you like to have one just like it? Current students should keep an eye on announcements and if you’re not a student yet..maybe check the links in our bio and think about signing up for European Studies in the future, so that you, too, can experience amazing study abroad opportunities.

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Johanna Westerdijkplein 75
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