University of Humanistic Studies Universiteit voor Humanistiek (UvH) 

IAU-023222

Netherlands

top General Information

Address

Street:Postbus 797

City:Utrecht

Province:Utrecht

Post Code:3500 AT

WWW:https://www.uvh.nl

Institution Funding

Public

History

Created in 1989 to educate humanist counselors, teachers and scientists and to shape and steer the science of Humanistic Studies. Acquired current status 2003. As a denominational university the University of Humanistic Studies is a private institution mainly funded by the government

Academic Year

September - July

Admission Requirements

Secondary school (VWO) certificate, or recognized equivalent. A good command of English.

Language(s)

Dutch;English

Accrediting Agency

Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO)

Religious Affiliation

None

Student Body

co-ed

top Officers

Head : Joke van Saane

Job title:Rector and President of the Board


International Relations Officer : José Kok

Job title:Policy Advisor on Education and International Affairs

top Divisions

Course/Programme : Care Ethics and Policy

Fields of study:Arts and Humanities, Ethics

More details:The one-year Master programme of Care Ethics and Policy introduces students into care ethics as an interdisciplinary field of enquiry driven by topical issues and problems in health care and society.


Course/Programme : Humanistic Studies

Fields of study:Arts and Humanities

More details:Humanistic Studies is a multidisciplinary science focusing on issues relating to worldviews, meanings of life, and the pursuit of a humane society. Humanist traditions and values are an important source of inspiration.


Graduate School : Humanistic Studies

Fields of study:Arts and Humanities, Ethics, Social Sciences

More details:The Graduate School offers a four to five year PhD programme, with a special focus on supporting research in and around professional practices.

top Degrees

WO Bachelor (BA/BSc)

Fields of study:Arts and Humanities


WO Master (MA/MSc)

Fields of study:Arts and Humanities, Ethics


Doctor's Graad

Fields of study:Arts and Humanities, Ethics, Social Sciences

top Academic Periodicals

Periodicals

Pluralism Working Paper series

top Student & Staff Numbers

Staff

Statistics Year:2014-2015

Full Time Male:6

Full Time Female:6

Full Time Total:12

Staff with Doctorate

Full Time Male:6

Full Time Female:5

Full Time Total:11

Students

Statistics Year:2014-2015

Male:170

Female:380

Total:550

0 Foreign Female:2

Foreign Total:2

0 0 Students with Disabilities:1

Updated on 07-08-2020