Comparative advantages
HvA - Hogeschool Amsterdam
Strong practice-orientation of university studies and applied research with focus on logic, creativity and building technologies.
Extended experience and track record with innovative curricula and forms of studies appropriate for a strong international orientation (project studies during the whole phase of studies, English-speaking lectures).
Institutional integration of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Urban Planning in one comprehensive department with outstanding expertise in planning and conversion of urban spaces.
HvA shows a strong track-record of running international Master Courses in Urban Agglomeration and related multidisciplinary research projects to develop new urban concepts and to investigate intensive and multiple land use of metropolitan areas.
Heading the institutional implementation of the Bologna process it is envisaged to have strong partner backing the adoption of the latest European Higher Education reform procedures in Latin America.