Organisation
The University of Humanistic Studies (UvH) is part of the publicly funded higher education system in the Netherlands.
Governance
The day-to-day management of the UvH is in the hands of the Executive Board. The Supervisory Board is the supervisory body of the UvH.
Research departments
The academic staff is organized into seven departments:
- Care Ethics
- Citizenship and Humanisation of the Public Sector
- Foundations of Education
- Governance and Integrity
- Historical Memory and Transformative Justice
- Humanism and Philosophy
- Humanist Chaplaincy Studies
Each group has its own focus and expertise. Researchers from different groups collaborate on the UvH’s research programme.
Support services
The support services are organized into seven departments:
- Governance support
- Communication & Marketing
- Facilities & ICT
- Finance & Control
- Human Resources
- Education
- Research & Valorisation
These departments ensure a well-organized and professional environment for education, research, and collaboration.
UvH Academy
The University of Humanistic Studies offers education for professionals through the UvH Academy. This includes executive education for professionals in the public and private sectors, and postgraduate education for professionals in healthcare and welfare. The language of instruction is Dutch.
Participation
The University of Humanistic Studies considers the involvement of staff and students in the university to be of great importance. The formal participation of staff and students is organized through the University Council, the Programme Committee, and the Student Forum.
Graduate School
The Graduate School offers a doctoral programme, which culminates in a scientific dissertation. The program focuses in particular on supporting multidisciplinary research in and around professional practices. The language of instruction is English.