Hanze University of Applied Sciences was founded in 1986, which makes it an exceptionally young yet modern university. Located in one of the best student cities – Groningen – the university is home to 25,000 students. It has a beautiful green, modern campus with many state-of-the-art facilities. It offers programs taught entirely in English and maintains partnerships with institutions around the world. Hanze University of Applied Sciences has ties with industries and businesses at both the regional and international level. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity to study in another country for half a year or a full year as part of an Erasmus program. Education at the university is practice-oriented and offers industry placement opportunities; lectures discuss real-life cases, and the material is closely tied to current methods and theories in the relevant industry. Classes are small and many of the courses are project-based. Students work with tutors who help them with their progress. The university strives to contribute to solving modern social problems such as renewable energy and healthy aging.
The ancient city of Groningen was founded 920 years ago, has a population of 200,000 and is located in the northern Netherlands. As the economic and cultural capital of the region, the city has a lively reputation, yet it retains its calm and safe character. Full of pubs, restaurants, galleries, theaters and museums, Groningen caters to the young population that dominates the city – about 50% of the city's residents are under 35. The city hosts a number of cultural events and festivals, and living there is relatively inexpensive.
Bachelor's programs in English (For a detailed list of programs taught in Dutch, ask one of our consultants)
- Business IT & Management
- Design
- Engineering – Sensor Tehcnology
- Fine Arts
- Game design and Development
- International Business and Management
- International Communication
- International Facility Management
- Music
- Physiotherapy
The university also offers numerous master's programs taught in English. For a detailed list, ask our consultants.
Key information
Program length:
3-4 years for bachelor's programs
1-2 years for master's programs
Academic year:
2 semesters - September and February
Start of the year:
September for bachelor's and master's programs
Application deadline:
For bachelor's and master's programs the deadline is August 15, but some programs have an earlier deadline and the university advises applying as early as possible.
Admission requirements:
High school diploma, depending on the major.
IELTS
For bachelor's programs, a minimum of 6.0, depending on the major. For master's programs, a minimum of 6.5, depending on the major.
TOEFL
For bachelor's programs, a minimum of 80, depending on the major. For master's programs, a minimum of 90, depending on the major.
For Dutch language qualifications, ask one of our consultants.
Cambridge English: Advanced/Proficiency
For bachelor's and master's programs, Advanced with C, depending on the major.
Scholarships and loans
The tuition fee for bachelor's programs is €1951, except for physiotherapy, which costs €2951. Master's programs range between €1951 and €13500, depending on the program.
Accommodation:
The university does not have its own residence halls as in the UK, but it works with external companies that provide student housing. The university has 1,000 rooms for international students, and rent ranges between €268 and €467, depending on the residence. There is a €275 registration fee, and students must pay the first and last month's rent up front before moving in. Living in Groningen costs about €750-€1200 per month.