OpenFieldPresikhaaf University in Arnhem is an urban community educational institution focused on neighborhood revitalisation, social pedagogical research, multi-cultural integration, and circular green job training.
Located in the vibrant Presikhaaf district of Arnhem in Gelderland, Presikhaaf University functions as an innovative open community college and applied educational research center. Partnering with the Municipality of Arnhem, HAN University of Applied Sciences, and regional social housing cooperatives, the institution delivers accredited diplomas in community youth work, urban agriculture, social entrepreneurship, and digital literacy for multicultural neighborhoods.
Admission is open to individuals with secondary school completion (VMBO/HAVO/MBO) or mature adult learners qualifying through experiential learning portfolios. International fellows participate in community regeneration field courses with English proficiency at CEFR B2.
Three-year applied degree preparing social workers to lead neighborhood cohesion programs, youth diversion initiatives, and family support systems in diverse urban settings.
Four-month practical training in permaculture design, community rooftop gardens, soil bioremediation, and local food distribution cooperatives.
Postgraduate fellowship evaluating language acquisition, labor market entry barriers, and intercultural dialogue among Syrian, Ukrainian, and Somali diaspora communities in Gelderland.
Trains volunteer coaches to teach senior citizens and low-literacy residents how to safely access DigiD governmental portals, online banking, and healthcare appointments.
Six-month vocational certificate teaching woodworking with reclaimed timber, textile repair, bicycle mechanics, and circular electronics refurbishment.
Annual civic recognition celebrating grassroots activists fostering intercultural harmony, street safety, and youth sports in Arnhem East.
Academic Director and Specialist in Multicultural Community Pedagogy · Department of Urban Sociology & Community Education
Dr. Fatima El-Kaddouri leads urban educational programs in Arnhem, conducting participatory action research on bridging generational divides in migrant families.
View research profile ↗Head of Circular Neighborhood Infrastructure and Urban Ecology · Green Transition & Urban Agriculture Lab
Ir. Thijs Bouwman designs community green spaces that reduce urban heat island effects, mitigate stormwater overflow, and supply fresh produce to local food banks.
View research profile ↗Coordinator of Digital Inclusion and Vocational Pathways · Digital Literacy & Adult Education Unit
Gerard Jansen coordinates technology workshops for vulnerable adults, designing human-centered instruction to bridge digital divides in municipal public services.
View research profile ↗University profile compiled from official Presikhaaf University academic bulletins and institutional directories reviewed on 2026-10-15. OpenField is an independent research guide.