Mission and values

HAN is considered the top academic institution in the region by companies, institutions and individuals alike. It offers its students and employees an attractive and professional environment in which to study and work. The organisation places great emphasis on development, entrepreneurship and innovation.

HAN's Mission

HAN University of Applied Sciences offers students high quality education set in an inspiring, entrepreneurial and innovative environment. Our courses are designed to meet individual needs and learning styles.

Young HAN graduates are well positioned for starting their careers. Similarly, experienced professionals are challenged to further develop their expertise and gain new experiences. We aim to provide education of an outstanding quality that is highly practical and relevant to the field.

We work hard to bring out the best in our students by combining high quality education with continual supervision and support from experienced teachers.

Core values of the organisation

HAN University of Applied Sciences holds paramount its responsibility to contribute to the development of society. As such, HAN is strongly committed to the promotion and sharing of knowledge and skills, and to making these available to a wider audience.

We achieve this by:

  • Providing superior quality education while adhering to a code of conscientious and responsible professional practice
  • Striving towards sustainability in all that we undertake
  • Ensuring that our employees act with personal integrity and social responsibility
  • Embodying our core values of involvement, responsibility, ownership and professional identity
  • Working on the basis of honesty, trust and clear, concise agreements