Viaa Christian University of Applied Sciences

Hogeschool Viaa is a small, Christian university of applied sciences located in Zwolle, the Netherlands. The institution offers practice-oriented higher professional education in areas such as education, healthcare, social work, theology and faith-based professional development.

Viaa is known for its personal approach, small-scale learning environment, strong student support and close connection with professional practice. The university of applied sciences offers a broad range of programmes, including associate degrees, bachelor’s programmes, master’s programmes, minors, post-HBO programmes, courses and training for professionals.

According to the Keuzegids hbo 2026, Hogeschool Viaa is the best medium-sized university of applied sciences in the Netherlands for the fourth year in a row. The programmes Pabo, Nursing and Social Work received the “Topopleiding” distinction, while Theology and the Associate degree Didactisch Educatief Professional also scored above average.

From its campus in Zwolle, Hogeschool Viaa educates students and professionals for meaningful work in education, care, welfare, theology and society.

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University Name	Viaa Christian University of Applied Sciences
Name in Local Language	Hogeschool Viaa
Acronym	Viaa
Year Established	1987
Motto	Opleiden. Dat doen we voor jou.
Governing Type	Public
Highest Degree	Bachelors
Religious Affiliation	Christianity
Colors	Purple and orange

Location

The university is located in Zwolle, Overijssel. Find the address and map of the university below.

Address	Wethouder Alferinkweg 2, Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands

Contact

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Phone	0384255542
Fax	+31 (38) 423 07 85
Website
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Hogeschool Viaa

Accepts International Students	Yes
Student Body	Men and Women

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