The Dutch green sector is at the forefront of the world. Aeres significantly contributes to this position. At Aeres, education, research and entrepreneurship come together around the major themes. Our talent ensures that there are people who take responsibility for the sustainable growth of plants and animals, feeding people, creating a healthy environment and giving room to nature.

Aeres was created between 2004 and 2009 from mergers of the former Groenhorst College, the CAH University of Applied Sciences, Stoas University of Applied Sciences and PTC+ (now Aeres Tech and Aeres Training Centre). In 2013, the CAH and Stoas merged to form Vilentum University of Applied Sciences, thereby founding the three current Aeres University of Applied Sciences faculties in Dronten, Almere and Wageningen. June 2020 Aeres and Nordwin College joined forces linking the Northern and Central Netherlands regions for a single strong education and knowledge organisation in the green sector.

Aeres provides education (pre-vocational secondary education, TVET, Bachelor and Master) and is also active in the field of applied research and innovation and commercial courses and services for individuals and businesses.