Avans University of Applied Sciences was founded on 1 January 2004 following a merger of Hogeschool Brabant and Hogeschool 's-Hertogenbosch.

Avans University of Applied Sciences stands for:
• security
• inspiration
• sincerity
 
Avans University of Applied Sciences is located in three cities in the southern part of the Netherlands:
• Breda
• 's-Hertogenbosch
• Tilburg
 
At Avans University of Applied Sciences, around 24,000 students study 60 different courses. 2,000 employees work at 19 schools, 4 support units and 1 Learning and Innovation Centre.