Founded in 1944, the Driestar Hogeschool (Driestar Christian University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the small city of Gouda (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), South Holland. Officially recognized by the Nederlands-Vlaamse Accreditatieorganisatie (Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders), Driestar Hogeschool is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational Dutch higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Protestant religion. Driestar Hogeschool offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 79-year-old Dutch higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this Dutch higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Driestar Hogeschool also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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very small-sized
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Name (English) | Driestar Christian University |
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Founded | 1944 |
Motto | Talent in ontwikkeling |
Colours | Blue, red and purple |
Address | Burgemeester Jamessingel 2 Gouda 2803 PD South Holland Netherlands |
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+31 (182) 540310 |
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+31 (182) 538449 |
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The following Driestar Hogeschool's Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main study areas and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Driestar Hogeschool's academic range and degree level offering.
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2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) |
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2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) |
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Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our Introduction to University Admissions article to learn more.
uniRank publishes below some basic Driestar Hogeschool's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Driestar Hogeschool a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.
Driestar Hogeschool's acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Driestar Hogeschool.
Driestar Hogeschool has an enrollment range of 1,000-1,999 students making it a very small-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 100-199 academic employees (Faculty).
Driestar Hogeschool is a public higher education institution.
Driestar Hogeschool is a non-profit higher education institution.
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This institution adopts a Quarters type of academic calendar.
Driestar Hogeschool has a Christian-Protestant affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of Driestar Hogeschool's main facilities:
This institution has a physical Library.
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uniRank provides below an overview of Driestar Hogeschool's main services:
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This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
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Driestar Hogeschool is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Nederlands-Vlaamse Accreditatieorganisatie
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1950
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