Hanze University of Applied Sciences

Hanze University of Applied Sciences is the largest professional education institution in the northern Netherlands, located in the dynamic student city atmosphere of Groningen. Acting with the motto "Share your talent. Move the world," the university offers its students the opportunity to transform theoretical knowledge into global impact with its applied researches and international collaborations.

Established: 1798 Groningen, Netherlands
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Hanze University of Applied Sciences

Its roots dating back to the Minerva Academy, the first art school of the Netherlands founded in 1798, Hanze University of Applied Sciences (Hanze UAS) is a pioneering education center combining its deep-rooted history with modern innovation. Being the largest university of applied sciences in the region with approximately 30,000 students, the institution is known for the practice-oriented education it offers in strategic fields such as Energy, Healthy Ageing, and Entrepreneurship. Its advanced laboratories and innovation centers located on the Zernike Campus allow students to produce solutions to real-world problems during their education.


Adopting internationalization as a fundamental value, Hanze UAS offers a multicultural and inclusive environment to students coming from all over the world. It aims to raise its students not only as professionals but also as world citizens adding value to society. Thanks to its curriculum intertwined with the sector, internship opportunities, and "Centres of Applied Research," graduates make a strong start to their careers as experienced individuals possessing a global vision.

Departments Duration Language Annual Fee (EUR)
Classical Music 4 Years English € 9639.00
Design 4 Years English € 9639.00
Energy and Power Politics 4 Years English € 9639.00
Fine Arts 4 Years English € 9639.00
International Business 3 Years English € 9639.00
International Business 4 Years English € 9639.00
International Communication 4 Years English € 9639.00
International Facility Management 4 Years English € 9639.00
International Finance and Control 4 Years English € 9639.00
Jazz 4 Years English € 9639.00
Marketing Management 4 Years English € 9639.00
Mechanical Engineering 3 Years English € 9639.00
Mechatronics 4 Years English € 9639.00
Physiotherapy 4 Years English € 9639.00
Popular Culture 4 Years English € 9639.00
Sensors and Smart Systems 4 Years English € 9639.00
Sports Studies 3 Years English € 9639.00

Departments Duration Language Annual Fee (EUR)
Data Science for Life Sciences 2 Years English € 9639.00
Energy for Society 1.5 Years English € 9639.00
Interdisciplinary Business Professional 1 Year English € 9639.00
International Business and Management 1.5 Years English € 9639.00
International Communication 1.5 Years English € 9639.00
Interrelational Art Practices 2 Years English € 9639.00
Materials in Artistic Practices 2 Years English € 9639.00
Media, Art, Design and Technology 2 Years English € 9639.00
Music 2 Years English € 9639.00
Painting 2 Years English € 9639.00
Renewable Energy 1.5 Years English € 9639.00
Smart Systems Engineering 1.5 Years English € 9639.00
Sustainable Energy System Management 1.5 Years English € 9639.00

  • CV
  • English Proficiency Certificate (B2)
  • High School Diploma and Transcripts
  • Motivation Letter
  • Passport

  • CV
  • English Proficiency Certificate (C1)
  • Motivation Letter
  • Passport
  • University Diploma and Transcript


* The Application Deadline Varies by Department
** Additional Documents May Be Requested by Departments
*** The YKS requirement applies to students in Türkiye. International students will be evaluated according to the examination systems and admission criteria of their respective countries.
Hanze University of Applied Sciences