Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (HvA; Hogeschool van Amsterdam) Amsterdam region's largest university of applied sciences, with close cooperation with the University of Amsterdam, with design and communication, economics and management, education, health professions, social work and law, sports and The University of Amsterdam has seven departments, including design and communication, economics and management, education, health professions, social work and law, sports and nutrition, etc. The language of instruction includes English and Dutch.