Information for Universities of Applied Sciences (UASs)
The Netherlands Association of Universities of Applied Sciences (Vereniging Hogescholen) has closed a buyout agreement on behalf of all 36 affiliated universities of applied sciences (UASs) with Stichting UvO: the Easy Access agreement (hbo), for the period 2021–2023. As a result, the reuse of copyright‑protected material within universities of applied sciences is easier than ever. The scheme has been extended for the years 2024 and 2025 and will remain in effect until a new contract has been agreed upon.
Terms and conditions
Teachers at Dutch universities of applied sciences (UASs) that are affiliated with VH can reuse up to 50 pages from a publication, provided that this is no more than 25% of the original publication. For example, from a book of 200 pages, you may reuse 50 pages (25%) and provide them to your students. This 'reuse' has been compensated by your UAS. This applies to both printed and digital material. You can also include up to 50 images in PowerPoints.
Learn more about this agreement:
Annual 50+ report
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