New HBO-Monitor report: graduates continue to develop as AI changes work and learning remains important

What happens to graduates from Dutch universities of applied sciences after they have spent several years in the labour market? A new report based on the HBO Monitor examines how their labour market position develops four to eight years after graduation, the role AI plays in their work, and how they continue to develop professionally after completing their degree. Read more about the key findings from the study.

Results HBO-Monitor 2025

The results are available! Last October-January, over 27.000 graduates (37%) from 27 universities of applied sciences reported via the HBO-Monitor how they look back on their education, in which positions they have ended up and what skills they possess. See the latest HBO-Monitor results!

Widespread media coverage of the HBO-Monitor 2025

The results of the HBO-Monitor 2025 received widespread coverage this year in national and regional media, including “De Telegraaf”, “Financieel Dagblad”, “RTL Nieuws”, and various trade publications. The findings of the study contributed to the public debate on the alignment between higher vocational education and the labour market. View the overview of publications, news articles, and media appearances related to the HBO-Monitor 2025.