The XIOS Hogeschool Limburg is an autonomous institution of higher education. In Flanders, the term "hogeschool" means an institution of higher education (university college). The XIOS Hogeschool Limburg is a partner in the Association of University and Hogescholen Limburg (AUHL), Universiteit Hasselt being the leading university. The XIOS Hogeschool Limburg offers programs leading to profession-oriented bachelor degrees, academic bachelor degrees , master degrees and postgraduate certificates.