![De vide in het Horizon gebouw, met zicht op de Library](https://www.buas.nl/sites/default/files/styles/header_slider_default/public/2020%20-%20CAMPUS%20-%20Horizon%20small%20stairs%20-%20JDVF%20.jpg?h=5f0a65b9&itok=LjIk_AW2) # About us Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUas) is an international higher education institute offering a small-scale educational environment with a diverse community and a wide range of degree programmes and research themes. ## BUas stands for... BUas offers professional and academic bachelor’s and master’s programmes and is an expert in closely interrelated fields: Tourism, Leisure & Events, Hotel & Facility, Logistics & Built Environment, Media & Creative Business, Games, and Data Science & AI. Our strength lies in the ability to connect these fields. We aim to create added value in our education and research for our students and, in turn, for business and society. We provide students with knowledge as well as ‘BUas Skills for Life’, empowering them to thrive in an ever-changing world and contribute to making it a better place. [More facts & figures about BUas](https://www.buas.nl/about-breda-university-applied-sciences/Facts-and-Figures) ![Een kunstwerk in de tuin op de BUas campus](https://www.buas.nl/sites/default/files/styles/19_7_card_xl/public/2020%20-%20CAMPUS%20-%20Horizon%20in%20flowers%201%20-%20AvT.jpg?h=f2fcf546&itok=ztK-zGFg) ### Who we are Where we want to go and how we contribute to an even better world! [ Explore our ambitions ](https://www.buas.nl/en/about-us/about-buas) ![](https://www.buas.nl/sites/default/files/styles/19_7_card_xl/public/2020%20-%20Community%20building%20groep%20-%20EvK.jpg?itok=sD-42eJM) ### Campus & community Read more about our green, safe and welcoming campus. [ A balanced mix ](https://www.buas.nl/en/about-us/campus-community) ![Een docent en student zijn in gesprek](https://www.buas.nl/sites/default/files/styles/19_7_card_xl/public/2020%20-%20OpeningMaster%201%20-%20PVR-1715.jpg?h=72d6de5d&itok=Oqbdc38d) ### Organisation & quality What about our governance and how do we ensure quality? [ About clear frameworks ](https://www.buas.nl/en/about-us/organisation-quality) ![Zicht op de kerktoren van Breda vanuit de lucht](https://www.buas.nl/sites/default/files/styles/19_7_card_xl/public/BREDA-overview1150x400.jpg?h=25f502c3&itok=wOCajlfA) ### Global Engagement We are always looking for new international opportunities. [ International aspirations ](https://www.buas.nl/en/about-us/global-engagement) ![Een vlag met de duurzaamheidsprincipes van BUas](https://www.buas.nl/sites/default/files/styles/19_7_card_xl/public/2218ac9c-52b4-4c69-8d93-bf4adff9c436.JPG?h=08b866d1&itok=7kWD-e3V) ### Sustainability BUas wants to contribute to a sustainable, just and inclusive society. [ Sustainability@BUas ](https://www.buas.nl/en/about-us/sustainability) ![AI afbeelding van de binnenkant van een hoofd](https://www.buas.nl/sites/default/files/styles/19_7_card_xl/public/2020-10/shutterstock_1446278711.jpg?h=56044052&itok=YBs2TLT5) ### Artificial Intelligence We use AI to bring about positive change. [ Positive change ](https://www.buas.nl/en/about-us/artificial-intelligence) ![Vijf studenten zitten op houten blokken op de BUas campus](https://www.buas.nl/sites/default/files/styles/19_7_card_xl/public/2021-11/Diversity.jpg?h=bd4c39b1&itok=AN9dGCVs) ### Diversity & Inclusion Our cross-cultural awareness and understanding. [ About diversity & inclusion ](https://www.buas.nl/en/about-us/diversity-and-inclusion) ![Vijf studenten lopen over de BUas campus](https://www.buas.nl/sites/default/files/styles/19_7_card_xl/public/Eyecatcher%202%20direct%20acces%20to%20MSc%20%281%29.jpg?h=c8e18b71&itok=X1RpBpax) ### Friends of BUas Fund The Friends of BUas Fund supports students in special circumstances. [ About the fund ](https://www.buas.nl/en/friends-of-buas-fund)