About THIM

Get to know us

At THIM, everything is about you.

THIM specialises in small-scale education, that revolves around your growth. With small classes, we address your needs and ensure that you develop into a high-quality healthcare professional. We do this in an international context where we closely follow and share current developments in physiotherapy from home and abroad. If you feel comfortable in an activating learning environment and enjoy working with enthusiastic teachers and students, THIM is the place for you!

About THIM University

THIM University of Applied Sciences in Physiotherapy, founded in 1974, has almost fifty years of experience in educating physiotherapists. Today, THIM is a modern educational institute with multiple locations - for example in Switzerland and Germany. THIM is also the only private university in the Netherlands offering a Bachelor’s program in physiotherapy in full-time (Dutch and English) and in part-time (Dutch).

At THIM you become a specialist in posture and movement and learn to help people with preventing, treating and reducing physical complaints. We’re a small university, so we know our students.
We want you to feel at home on campus and build a strong relation with fellow students and lecturers. We are convinced that this increases the enjoyment of the study and therefore the chance of success. You’re always welcome to use the facilities of our unique study and practice center, visit our reinforcement education if you have questions or relax in Schenk, our lounge.

Innovation

The physiotherapy profession has been developing rapidly. The entire healthcare sector, including physiotherapy, is increasingly faced with new technological applications, internationalization, cooperation with other (medical) professions and entrepreneurial issues about, for example, cost savings and increased efficiency. The physiotherapist of the future is prepared for these and other new developments.

Working at THIM

At the moment we do not have any open positions.

NRTO keurmerk

THIM University holds the quality mark of the Dutch Council for Training and Education (NRTO). NRTO is the branch organisation for private training- and educational institutes in the Netherlands. The NRTO approval is an independent recognition of quality and professionalism, and offers certainty to consumers when choosing THIM.
THIM adheres to the NRTO’s Code of Conduct. Through the NRTO, THIM also falls under the Consumer Complaints Board.

THIM regulations

Before starting your studies, it’s important to know the rules and regulations. You can find them here:

Code of Conduct International Student in Dutch Higher Education
In May 2006 the Code of Conduct International Student in Dutch Higher Education came into effect. Since October 2022, a new version is valid in replacement of earlier versions. The Code of Conduct is a joint initiative of the Dutch government and higher educational institutions and contains agreements which the institutions of higher education have developed to regulate the relationship with international students. The regulations are – for example – about the provision of information to international students and the minimum (language) requirements for admission to an institution of higher education. According to Dutch immigration law, inclusion of an institution in the Register of the Code of Conduct is a precondition for attracting international students from outside the EU.

Links and downloads
Via this link you find a video that explains what the Code of Conduct in general means. In this video the complaint procedure is explained step by step and who, when and why a complaint can be lodged by the National Commission. You can find the corresponding documents here:
- Code of Conduct of the National Commission
- Complaints procedure of the National Commission

(Source: internationalstudy.nl).

About THIM University

About THIM University

THIM University of Applied Sciences in Physiotherapy, founded in 1974, has almost fifty years of experience in educating physiotherapists. Today, THIM is a modern educational institute with multiple locations - for example in Switzerland and Germany. THIM is also the only private university in the Netherlands offering a Bachelor’s program in physiotherapy in full-time (Dutch and English) and in part-time (Dutch).

At THIM you become a specialist in posture and movement and learn to help people with preventing, treating and reducing physical complaints. We’re a small university, so we know our students.
We want you to feel at home on campus and build a strong relation with fellow students and lecturers. We are convinced that this increases the enjoyment of the study and therefore the chance of success. You’re always welcome to use the facilities of our unique study and practice center, visit our reinforcement education if you have questions or relax in Schenk, our lounge.

Innovation

Innovation

The physiotherapy profession has been developing rapidly. The entire healthcare sector, including physiotherapy, is increasingly faced with new technological applications, internationalization, cooperation with other (medical) professions and entrepreneurial issues about, for example, cost savings and increased efficiency. The physiotherapist of the future is prepared for these and other new developments.

Working at THIM

Working at THIM

At the moment we do not have any open positions.

NRTO quality mark

NRTO keurmerk

THIM University holds the quality mark of the Dutch Council for Training and Education (NRTO). NRTO is the branch organisation for private training- and educational institutes in the Netherlands. The NRTO approval is an independent recognition of quality and professionalism, and offers certainty to consumers when choosing THIM.
THIM adheres to the NRTO’s Code of Conduct. Through the NRTO, THIM also falls under the Consumer Complaints Board.

THIM regulations

THIM regulations

Before starting your studies, it’s important to know the rules and regulations. You can find them here:

Code of Conduct

Code of Conduct International Student in Dutch Higher Education
In May 2006 the Code of Conduct International Student in Dutch Higher Education came into effect. Since October 2022, a new version is valid in replacement of earlier versions. The Code of Conduct is a joint initiative of the Dutch government and higher educational institutions and contains agreements which the institutions of higher education have developed to regulate the relationship with international students. The regulations are – for example – about the provision of information to international students and the minimum (language) requirements for admission to an institution of higher education. According to Dutch immigration law, inclusion of an institution in the Register of the Code of Conduct is a precondition for attracting international students from outside the EU.

Links and downloads
Via this link you find a video that explains what the Code of Conduct in general means. In this video the complaint procedure is explained step by step and who, when and why a complaint can be lodged by the National Commission. You can find the corresponding documents here:
- Code of Conduct of the National Commission
- Complaints procedure of the National Commission

(Source: internationalstudy.nl).

No admission test

In an individual interview you will find out if we are the right fit for you.

Experience, experience, experience

THIM has been educating physiotherapists for almost 50 years. We use our experience to make sure you get the best physiotherapy education.

The best of tradition and progress

We teach the long-established concepts of physiotherapy and place great emphasis on a thorough hands-on methodology. Of course, we never lose sight of current research in the process.

Flexibility

We think outside the box for our students and offer individual solutions for their studies – ideal for top athletes, for example.

Personal relationships with faculty and fellow students

We all know each other, are on a first-name basis, meet as equals, and support each other.

We are international through and through

We have school locations in Germany and Switzerland and possess an international network of partner universities. Maybe you would like to do an internship abroad? At THIM, you certainly can.

Team THIM

The THIM teaching team is qualified to make you a healthcare professional. The joy of working with students is at the heart of everything we do. Not only the professional, but also the personal development should take place in your education.

Andre an Haack
Cassandra Andersen
Daniëlle van Dam
Frank Kuipers
Geke Maat
Ingrid Veenendaal
Jelle Redeke
John van Zeist
Kevin Engelman
Lennaert Eggink
Luuk Veenstra
Maja Heemskerk
Marlou van Baar
Martin Kamminga
Nathalie Visser
Reinier Hoogwout
Reinko Kuiper
Remco Pince van der Aa
Ronald van Eck
Sandra
Thim van der Laan
Toya de Lono Casanova
Vanessa Krijthe
Wim Jansen

Internationally oriented study programme

50 years of experience in training physiotherapists

Activating and sociable learning environment

Small scale: an average of 16 students per class

Reinforcement education for students with special needs

Study in the heart of the Netherlands

Individual support for special circumstances (e.g. professional athletes)

Dutch classes free of charge