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Breda University of Applied Sciences: Degrees, Scholarships & Faculty Guide

Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUas), formerly NHTV Breda, is a globally oriented Dutch higher education institution situated on a state-of-the-art green campus in Breda. Renowned internationally for its Games, Media, AI, Built Environment, and Logistics departments, BUas partners closely with entertainment powerhouses like Sony, Ubisoft, and Epic Games.

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Verified degree programs and opportunities

Review checked academic pathways and funding options below:

Admissions, language requirements & application process

Master's admission eligibility
A relevant bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, digital media, game development, or mathematics.
Doctoral admission eligibility
Master's degree; professional research appointments and practice-based PhDs conducted in consortium with research university partners.
Language proficiency
IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in sub-scores) or TOEFL iBT 90.
Research statement / Proposal
Portfolio of prior digital projects, games, or software code (e.g. GitHub link), and a motivation letter outlining career objectives.
Application fee
€0 direct application fee (Studielink processing).
Required documentation
Bachelor's diploma, academic transcripts, CV, portfolio, motivation letter, copy of passport, and proof of English language proficiency.

Tuition fees and verified scholarship systems

Tuition for EU/EEA students is set at the statutory Dutch fee of approximately €2,530 per year. For non-EU/EEA international students, tuition ranges from €10,900 to €13,800 per year for bachelor's and master's degrees. Non-EU students with exceptional academic merit can apply for the NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship) providing a €5,000 reduction in first-year tuition.

Verified faculty profiles and research leaders

Distinguished researchers and laboratory heads at Breda University of Applied Sciences:

Dr. Mata Haggis-Burridge

Professor of Creative & Entertainment Games · Game Design, Narrative Architecture, Virtual Reality, Inclusive Game Systems

Dr. Jeroen van Mastrigt

Professor of Applied Games and Digital Innovation · Applied Games, Serious Gaming, Design Thinking, Digital Innovation

Dr. Wim Strijbosch

Associate Professor of Hospitality Experience & Neuromarketing · Neuromarketing, Experience Design, Consumer Psychology, Eye-Tracking Analytics

Important verification note

Facts reflect official Breda University of Applied Sciences documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Degree admissions, scholarship awards, and employment positions are subject to formal university review. OpenField does not charge students application fees.

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