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Open University in the Netherlands

The Open Universiteit Nederland is a Dutch university or institution for distance learning for higher education at university level (both professional and scientific). This means that students do not attend classes but study at home. The Open Universiteit uses a variety of methods for distance learning, including written materials, the internet, and occasional evening seminars or day sessions.

Located at 50.8791, 5.95931 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Universities in the Netherlands, Heerlen, Educational institutions established in 1984, 1984 establishments in the Netherlands, Organisations based in Limburg (Netherlands)

Zuyd University of Applied Sciences

Zuyd University of Applied Sciences is a University of Applied Sciences with campuses in Heerlen, Sittard and Maastricht in the southeastern Netherlands. The main focus of Zuyd University is on Bachelor programmes, 52 in total, most of them in Dutch. There are currently 8 master programmes. In the latest edition of the Keuzegids Hoger Onderwijs 2008 ('2008 Higher Education Guide’), Zuyd University takes first place of the 13 larger universities of applied sciences, with an average score of 6.85.

Located at 50.8802, 5.95953 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Vocational universities in the Netherlands, Heerlen, Sittard-Geleen, Education in Maastricht

Grasbroek

Grasbroek is a former mining colony located north of the centrum of Heerlen and served the mine Oranje-Nassau I. Grasbroek houses the Patronaatsgebouw, build in 1920 it is one of the earliest examples of Amsterdam School outside Amsterdam. Besides being in a state of disrepair all almost all original elements remain. Currently it is being restored, restoringcost around 3,500,000 euros

Located at 50.897, 5.97584 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Heerlen, Mining communities in the Netherlands

Jan Stuyt

Jan Stuyt (21 August 1868, Purmerend - 11 July 1934, The Hague) was a Dutch architect. Stuyt started his architectural career in 1883 at the office of A.C. Bleys (1842-1912), whose neo-Romanesque style would become of great influence on Stuyt. In 1891 Stuyt joined the Cuypers office in Amsterdam, where he became an overseer of the building of the Cathedral of Saint Bavo in Haarlem between 1895 and 1898.

Located at 50.8837, 5.97464 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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1868 births, 1934 deaths, Dutch architects, People from Purmerend

Royal Theater Heerlen

Situated close to the Heerlen train station, this egg shaped building dates back to 1938 and is one of the oldest still used cinemas of the Netherlands. It was designed by Frits Peutz (best known for the Glaspaleis) and J. Bongaerts. The buildings behind it are from a later date and include another building by Peutz. It originally had 1180 seats (some sources say 814, but 1180 is more likely); this amount was later reduced by almost half for more leg room, leaving 743 seats).

Located at 50.8901, 5.97389 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Heerlen, Buildings and structures in Limburg (Netherlands), Theatres in The Netherlands, Buildings and structures completed in 1938

CELSTEC

The Centre for Learning Sciences and Technologies (CELSTEC) is a Dutch research centre in the fields of Learning sciences and Technology Enhanced Learning, and part of the Open University of the Netherlands. CELSTEC is mainly targeted at carrying out research and development (R&D) projects. But furthermore, the centre also tests, implements and provides sustainable solutions to various partners within and without the OUNL. These solutions build on R&D and are evidence-based.

Located at 50.8779, 5.95833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Research institutes in the Netherlands, Research institutes

Sintermeertencollege

Sintermeertencollege is a comprehensive school in Heerlen, the Netherlands, established in 1967. The school was founded by the Bernardinuscollege as a dependence school for the Bernardinuscollege in Heerlen-west Netherlands. The school expanded in the 1980s with the Clara Mavo (vocational education) and merged with Coriovallum College in 1990. In 1993 Sintermeertencollege moved to a new premises at Valkenburgerweg 219 in Heerlen, a modern 3 storey building.

Located at 50.877, 5.95682 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1967, Heerlen, Schools in the Netherlands

Ter Worm Castle

Ter Worm or Terworm Castle is a castle located in the municipality of Heerlen, Limburg Province, Netherlands. The castle is part of the Terworm estate.

Located at 50.8894, 5.94972 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Castles in the Netherlands