About the university
Hanze University of Applied Sciences is a public university of applied sciences in Groningen, a lively student city in the north of the Netherlands. It is a member of the STARS European University alliance and offers a broad set of English-taught bachelor's and master's alongside its Dutch programmes.
Its English-taught bachelor's include Applied Computer Science, International Business (in 3-year and 4-year versions), International Finance & Control, Marketing Management, International Communication, International Facility Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and Creative Media & Game Technologies. It also has a conservatoire (Prince Claus Conservatoire) and an art academy (Minerva Art Academy).
Indian students look at Hanze for its English-taught business and computing degrees, its master's in International Business and Management, Data Science for Life Sciences and Energy for Society, and its strong scholarships for non-EEA master's students (€10,000 a year for living costs).
Groningen is a student city in the north of the Netherlands. Hanze puts rent there at €450–€900 a month, and rooms are scarce at the start of the year.
- Type
- Public university of applied sciences in Groningen; member of the STARS EU alliance
- English-taught degrees
- Bachelor's in computing, business, engineering, communication, music and art; master's in business, data science, energy, communication, music and fine art
- Intake
- September; non-EU deadline 1 June (1 May for some nationalities on master's)
- Non-EU tuition
- Set per programme; use Hanze's online fee calculator (no amounts published on its pages)
- Living costs
- €1,000–€1,500 a month on average; rent €450–€900 (Hanze)
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
Hanze University of Applied Sciences doesn't publish course-by-course fees for international students online. See the courses on the official website (opens in a new tab), or ask our counsellor for the current list and fees.
Scholarships
- Full-time master's, non-EEA students
Hanze Scholarship (master's)
Value: €10,000 a year towards living costs, paid as €1,000 a month
Eligibility: Non-EEA nationals admitted to listed master's, such as International Business and Management, Data Science for Life Sciences, Energy for Society and International Communication. For September 2026 entry, applications ran 1 March to 30 April; check the dates for 2027. A second-year award is possible.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Master's, non-EEA students
NL Scholarship (master's)
Value: €5,000, paid once in November of the first year
Eligibility: Non-EEA nationals admitted to listed master's who have never studied at a Dutch higher education institution. Applications 1 March to 30 April (2026 cycle).
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Prince Claus Conservatoire bachelor's and master's, non-EEA
Hanze Music Scholarship
Value: Up to €5,500, paid once in November
Eligibility: Non-EEA students admitted to or enrolled at the Prince Claus Conservatoire.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Design, Fine Art or Popular Culture bachelor's, non-EEA
Hanze Minerva Scholarship
Value: €1,666 a year, paid once at the end of November
Eligibility: Awarded on motivation and financial need; a motivation letter with a budget is required.
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- A secondary school diploma comparable to Dutch HAVO; foreign diplomas may be checked by Nuffic or Ecctis. Use Hanze's eligibility self-check for your Class 12 board.
- Deadline for non-EU students: 1 June for a September start. If you apply after 1 May, a matching procedure is compulsory for some programmes.
- Apply through Studielink.
Postgraduate
- A relevant bachelor's degree. The MBA International Business and Management asks for a business bachelor's (180–240 ECTS) covering HRM, operations or supply chain, finance, marketing and strategy, plus a 2–3 minute motivational video. No GMAT is needed.
- Non-EU deadline: 1 June; 1 May for applicants from Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Iran, Ghana, Afghanistan and Nigeria.
- Apply in Studielink first, then through the Hanze Apply system. Apply early to be considered for scholarships (applications 1 March to 30 April).
Documents
- Passport
- Class 12 certificate and mark sheets (bachelor's) or bachelor's degree and transcripts (master's)
- English test certificate (not an online or home edition)
- Motivational video (MBA International Business and Management)
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | Bachelor's: 6.0 (not the online test). MBA International Business and Management: 6.5 with no band below 6.0. |
| TOEFL iBT | Bachelor's: 80 with no section below 17 (before 21 January 2026) or 4.5 with no section below 4.5 (new scale). MBA: 90, no section below 21 (old scale). |
| PTE Academic | 61 |
| Cambridge and LanguageCert | Cambridge scale 169–175; LanguageCert Academic 65 for bachelor's (70 for the MBA). |
| Exemption | For diplomas from listed countries, IB or European Baccalaureate, or English-taught education in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Ireland or New Zealand. India is not named, so plan to take a test. Duolingo is not listed. |
Accommodation and living costs
Hanze reserves a limited number of furnished rooms through SSH Groningen, a non-profit housing intermediary; about 25% of incoming students can reserve there, for up to 12 months, mostly with shared facilities. Other options include room.nl, Hospi Housing (host families) and verified providers on Athomeingroningen.com. Start looking about five months before you arrive, and never pay before you have a verified contract.
| Item | In EUR | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Rent in GroningenHanze estimate | €450–900per month | ≈ ₹47,700 – ₹95,400 |
| Average living costsHanze estimate, including rent, food and books | €1,000–1,500per month | ≈ ₹1.1 lakh – ₹1.6 lakh |
Campus and location
Hanze is based in Groningen, with its International Office on the Zernike Campus and separate schools for music and art.
- Zernike Campus, including the International Office at Zernikeplein 7 and the Proxima student building.
- Prince Claus Conservatoire for classical music, jazz and composition.
- Minerva Art Academy for design, fine art and popular culture.
- Member of the STARS European University alliance.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Hanze programmes include placements, projects with companies and graduation research. Hanze did not publish graduate employment figures on the pages we checked. See our Netherlands guide for post-study work rules.
| What | Figure | Source |
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Studying in the Netherlands
Visa rules, work rights and living costs apply to every university in the Netherlands. Our country guide covers them in detail:
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FAQs
How much does Hanze cost for Indian students?
Hanze sets its institutional fee per programme but shows it only through an online calculator, so we could not confirm the amounts. Use the calculator on Hanze's tuition fees page before you budget.
What is the deadline for Indian applicants?
1 June for a September start for non-EU students. Scholarship applications for master's run from 1 March to 30 April, so apply early.
What IELTS score does Hanze need?
6.0 for bachelor's. Master's can ask for more: the MBA International Business and Management needs 6.5 with no band below 6.0.
Does Hanze offer scholarships?
Yes. Non-EEA master's students can apply for the Hanze Scholarship (€10,000 a year for living costs) and the NL Scholarship (€5,000). Music and art students have their own scholarships.
Is there a February intake?
The programmes we checked start in September only.
Sources
- Hanze: home page and English-taught programmes (opens in a new tab)
- Hanze: tuition fees (opens in a new tab)
- Hanze: Applied Computer Science (opens in a new tab)
- Hanze: International Business (4-year) (opens in a new tab)
- Hanze: MBA International Business and Management (opens in a new tab)
- Hanze: financing your studies (scholarships) (opens in a new tab)
- Hanze: language requirements (opens in a new tab)
- Hanze: living expenses (opens in a new tab)
- Hanze: housing (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.hanze.nl/en (opens in a new tab)
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