Bachelor in Internationalem Facility Management

What is facility management

Are you a go-getter who knows how to inspire people? Then this study program is the key to your career in Facility Management! The focus is on creating a pleasant and sustainable work environment.

As a facility manager, you make sure that the people within a company can work together effectively and efficiently while keeping them happy and healthy. You play a vital role in retaining and attracting talent by creating an inspiring work environment. And of course, you do so in a sustainable way.

Why choose BUas

• Fully English-taught degree bachelor's program in cooperation with international industry
• Internationally accredited and top program in the Netherlands
• International team of lecturers with extensive experience in the facility sector
• One-to-one coaching and personal development program

Learning on the job: bachelor in facilities management

In four years, you will learn how to develop into an all-around facility manager. Where will you find your dream job? Think big, think anywhere, because our students work all over the world. But first things first. You do need to develop, to get there. We will help you learn the things you need to know, to improve your skills and we offer you on-the-job training. With our study program, we will provide you with all you need to get your future dream job!

Learning Community

In our Learning community, you not only work on knowledge but also the development of competencies. We help you learn the skills you need to know and be able to do collaboratively. And we provide hands-on, on-the-job training. It is about a mix of characteristics, attitude and sk, and skills that you need as a professional facilities manager.

Breda University of Applied Sciences is a medium-sized, government-funded higher education institute. More than 7,000 Dutch and international students from some 100 countries are studying at our institute. We offer bachelor’s and master’s programs at professional and academic levels in the domains of Games, Media, Hotel, Facility, Logistics, Built Environment, Tourism, and Leisure & Events.

Our subject areas are very much interconnected. Because of this you will get a broad education, notice connections between topics, and learn to create solutions coming from different angles.

We cooperate with businesses operating at the top of their fields. This means that you can get work placement positions at some of the big names in your field of expertise.

In our extensive international network, we cooperate with other universities and companies in education and research. To you, this means a lot of opportunities abroad. For instance exchanges, research projects, and field trips.

Entrepreneurship is at the core of our learning community. You are encouraged to start your own business, it can even be your graduation project!

We are internationally accredited by amongst others the UN World Tourism Organization, the World Leisure Organization, and the International Facility Management Association. Furthermore, we have an ECA certificate for Quality in Programme Internationalisation.

Our new and green campus is located near the center of the student city Breda. On campus, there are many opportunities for meeting people and getting inspired. The city itself is fun, safe, and internationally oriented.

Why study at Breda University of Applied Sciences

Studying abroad is a very good experience. You learn about other cultures and gain a greater understanding of the world.

Student services & facilities

Breda University of Applied Sciences offers several services and facilities for students.

There are many opportunities to meet and inspire each other on campus, in project spaces, labs, and studios, or just outside on a bench. In the former convent, you will find the library and a study and resource center including silent areas. The Hotel domain's in-school training company can also be found here, as well as the food courts and the Service Desk. Everywhere on campus, you can find a bite to eat, a place to work in silence, or to relax.

Each study program has its own project spaces, labs, workshops, and studios where students and lecturers can work. Additionally, there is an on-campus Innovation Square which offers space to enterprising graduating students and start-ups. All the necessary facilities are present so nothing gets in the way of creativity!

Playing some football, table tennis, and a game of chess. There are several sports and recreational facilities on campus for students and staff. Inside and outside. It is possible to produce radio shows and you can also make music in the Music Room!