The Hague University

The conference will take place at The Hague University.
Johanna Westerdijkplein 75
2521 EN The Hague

The NetherlandsKnowledge is the new international currency. As a place of research and higher education, The Hague University has a critical part to play in the future success of The Netherlands – and Europe – on the world stage. Not only through their teaching, but also through their applied research, public lectures and professional partnerships all over the world.

The 19,000 students, as well as the staff of The Hague University, come from over 100 different nationalities. That diversity is one of their most powerful resources. The exchange of competing ideas and opinions is what leads to real innovation.

The city is the perfect place to witness the workings of international trade, law and diplomacy firsthand. The International Criminal Court, the War Crimes Tribunal, Europol. They’re all based right here, in the historic city. The spirit, energy and ideals of these global institutions permeate life on and off campus.

Quick facts

Did you know that……

- The campus is entirely surrounded by water, a kind of city within a city. Life on campus revolves around the magnificent oval atrium hall, with its soaring glass ceiling;
- 20,000 students of more than 80 different nationalities and 1,800 staff pass through here every day, that makes The Hague University the most international university in Holland;
- 57 % of the students is male, 43 % is female;
- There are works of art dotted all over the campus – paintings, sculpture and photography.
- It adds something quite special to the atmosphere on campus;
- In 2004, the campus became the backdrop for the Hollywood film Mindhunters.