Vriendendam University
Vriendendam University (Dutch: Universiteit van Vriendendam) is a university in Vriendendam, Gelderland, Netherlands. The university was founded in 1964 and is one of the main higher education institutions in the city. Its main campus is located on Houtkampweg, near the edge of Vriendendam and the Hoge Veluwe.
| Founded | 1964 |
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| Type | University |
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History
[edit | edit source]Vriendendam University was founded in 1964 under the Dutch name Universiteit van Vriendendam. It was established during the growth of Vriendendam as a regional centre in Gelderland.
The university was created to give Vriendendam its own institution for higher education. Its early development followed the expansion of the city and the growth of professional work in the region.
During the 1970s, the university expanded its campus on Houtkampweg. The site gave the university room to grow near the edge of the city.
During the 1980s, Vriendendam University became one of the main public institutions in the city. Its student population increased and the campus became a regular part of life in Vriendendam.
By the late twentieth century, the university had become an established educational institution in Gelderland. Its graduates entered professional work in Vriendendam and the wider region.
Campus
[edit | edit source]The main campus is located on Houtkampweg in Vriendendam. The campus stands near the edge of the city, close to the Hoge Veluwe.
The campus contains the main university buildings and student facilities. Its location gives the university a separate campus area while keeping it inside Vriendendam.
Academics
[edit | edit source]Vriendendam University operates as a general university. Its teaching and research are shaped by the city’s industrial background and its position as a regional administrative centre.
The university has a practical academic profile. Its work supports Vriendendam’s role as an educational centre in Gelderland.
Role in Vriendendam
[edit | edit source]Vriendendam University is one of the main institutions in Vriendendam. It supports the city’s student population and professional workforce.
The university also contributes to the city’s wider public life. Its campus, staff, and students form a visible part of Vriendendam, especially near the edge of the city by the Hoge Veluwe.
Notable alumni
[edit | edit source]Walter Noord studied at Vriendendam University before founding Stichting Noord Registratiebureau in 1991.
Leendert Noord studied at Vriendendam University before founding Vriendenpost in Vriendendam in 2016.