Aeres’ history goes back nearly one hundred years. Through various mergers, Aeres developed into a broad educational group for leading green education, practice-oriented research and commercial courses throughout the green sector.
In the Netherlands, Aeres is the only green knowledge institution offering programmes at all educational levels: master, bachelor, associate degree, upper secondary vocational training (mbo), pre-vocational education (vmbo) and practical education.
With its clear focus on green craftsmanship, Aeres has been THE knowledge partner for (future) professionals and employers in the green domain for decades.
With subject-matter experts, high-quality (training) education, modern practical facilities, and relevant research programmes, Aeres has everything needed to be – and remain – a leader in the following knowledge areas:
About Aeres
A deeply rooted tradition of green changemakers
Areas of Expertise





Our mission
With leading green education and applied research in the fields of agriculture, animal, food, a healthy living environment and technology, we contribute to a sustainable society and the associated green transitions. Firmly embedded in society and the professional field, we train pupils, students and course participants to become critical global citizens and challenge them as (prospective) professionals to build tomorrow’s liveable and future-proof world based on well-founded knowledge.