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HAN University of Applied Sciences

Arnhem, Gelderland · University of Applied Sciences (HBO)

NL composite #17 15 English-taught programmes BRIN 25KB

Publicly funded institution recognised by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (OCW); programmes accredited by the NVAO

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Type
University of Applied Sciences (HBO)
Programmes in the register
100
Enrolments (2025)
33,559
English-taught programmes
15

Overview

HAN University of Applied Sciences is a university of applied sciences (hbo) in Arnhem, Gelderland. The Dutch register (DUO) lists 100 recognised programmes at the institution — 55 bachelor’s, 20 master’s, 22 associate degree, 3 post-initial master’s — of which 15 are taught in English.

“Enrolments” is DUO’s count of enrolments in this institution’s registered programmes — one student enrolled in two programmes counts twice, so it is not a count of students.

Programmes at HAN

100 programmes across 4 study levels, each with its CROHO code.

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor's Degree Accounting

Accountancy

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 34406 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 4 years (240 ECTS) 🎓 Full Time 🗣 Dutch 240 ECTS
Bachelor's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

Allied Medical Care

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 30023 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 4 years (240 ECTS) 🎓 Full Time 🗣 Dutch 240 ECTS
Bachelor's Degree Psychology

Applied Psychology

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 34507 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 4 years (240 ECTS) 🎓 Full Time 🗣 Dutch 240 ECTS
Bachelor's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

Arts Therapies

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 34644 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 4 years (240 ECTS) 🎓 Full Time 🗣 Dutch 240 ECTS
Bachelor's Degree Automotive Engineering

Automotive

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 30018 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 4 years (240 ECTS) 🎓 Full Time 🗣 English & Dutch 240 ECTS
Bachelor's Degree Computer Science

Bio-informatics

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 39215 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 4 years (240 ECTS) 🎓 Full Time 🗣 Dutch 240 ECTS
Bachelor's Degree Business Administration (MBA)

Business Administration

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 34035 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 4 years (240 ECTS) 🎓 Full Time 🗣 Dutch 240 ECTS
Bachelor's Degree Chemistry

Chemistry

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 34396 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 4 years (240 ECTS) 🎓 Full Time 🗣 English & Dutch 240 ECTS
Bachelor's Degree Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 34279 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 4 years (240 ECTS) 🎓 Full Time 🗣 Dutch 240 ECTS
Bachelor's Degree Communication & Media

Communication

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 34405 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 4 years (240 ECTS) 🎓 Full Time 🗣 English & Dutch 240 ECTS
Bachelor's Degree Multimedia Design

Communication & Multimedia Design

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 34092 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 4 years (240 ECTS) 🎓 Full Time 🗣 Dutch 240 ECTS
Bachelor's Degree Dentistry

Dental Hygiene

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 34576 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 4 years (240 ECTS) 🎓 Full Time 🗣 Dutch 240 ECTS
Bachelor's Degree Curriculum & Instruction

Educational Theory

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 35158 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 4 years (240 ECTS) 🎓 Full Time 🗣 Dutch 240 ECTS
Bachelor's Degree Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 34267 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 4 years (240 ECTS) 🎓 Full Time 🗣 English & Dutch 240 ECTS
Bachelor's Degree Industrial Engineering

Embedded Systems Engineering

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 34131 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 4 years (240 ECTS) 🎓 Full Time 🗣 English & Dutch 240 ECTS
Bachelor's Degree Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship & Retail Management

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 35523 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 4 years (240 ECTS) 🎓 Full Time 🗣 Dutch 240 ECTS
Bachelor's Degree Facilities Management

Facility Management

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 34500 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 4 years (240 ECTS) 🎓 Full Time 🗣 Dutch 240 ECTS
Bachelor's Degree Finance

Finance & Control

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 35520 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 4 years (240 ECTS) 🎓 Full Time 🗣 Dutch 240 ECTS
Bachelor's Degree Finance

Finance, Tax and Advice

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 35517 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 4 years (240 ECTS) 🎓 Full Time 🗣 Dutch 240 ECTS
Bachelor's Degree Business & Management

Food and Business

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 34432 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 4 years (240 ECTS) 🎓 Full Time 🗣 Dutch 240 ECTS
Bachelor's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

Health Care Management

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 34538 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 4 years (240 ECTS) 🎓 Part Time 🗣 Dutch 240 ECTS
Bachelor's Degree Human Resource Management

Human Resource Management

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 34609 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 4 years (240 ECTS) 🎓 Full Time 🗣 Dutch 240 ECTS
Bachelor's Degree Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Design Engineering

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 34389 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 4 years (240 ECTS) 🎓 Full Time 🗣 Dutch 240 ECTS
Bachelor's Degree Industrial Engineering

Industrial Engineering & Management

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 34421 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 4 years (240 ECTS) 🎓 Full Time 🗣 Dutch 240 ECTS
Bachelor's Degree International Business

International Business

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 30029 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 4 years (240 ECTS) 🎓 Full Time 🗣 English 240 ECTS
Bachelor's Degree Law (JD)

Law

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 39205 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 4 years (240 ECTS) 🎓 Full Time 🗣 Dutch 240 ECTS
Bachelor's Degree Supply Chain & Logistics

Logistics Management

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 35522 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 4 years (240 ECTS) 🎓 Full Time 🗣 Dutch 240 ECTS
Bachelor's Degree Marketing

Marketing Management

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 34402 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 4 years (240 ECTS) 🎓 Full Time 🗣 Dutch 240 ECTS
Bachelor's Degree Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 34280 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 4 years (240 ECTS) 🎓 Full Time 🗣 English & Dutch 240 ECTS
Bachelor's Degree Nursing

Nursing

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 34560 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 4 years (240 ECTS) 🎓 Full Time 🗣 Dutch 240 ECTS
Bachelor's Degree Nutrition & Dietetics

Nutrition and Dietetics

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 34579 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 4 years (240 ECTS) 🎓 Full Time 🗣 Dutch 240 ECTS
Bachelor's Degree Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 34574 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 4 years (240 ECTS) 🎓 Full Time 🗣 Dutch 240 ECTS
Bachelor's Degree Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 34570 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 4 years (240 ECTS) 🎓 Full Time 🗣 Dutch 240 ECTS
Bachelor's Degree Social Work

Social Work

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 34116 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 4 years (240 ECTS) 🎓 Full Time 🗣 English & Dutch 240 ECTS
Bachelor's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

Speech and Language Therapy

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 34578 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 4 years (240 ECTS) 🎓 Full Time 🗣 Dutch 240 ECTS
Bachelor's Degree Sports Science

Sport Studies

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 34040 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 4 years (240 ECTS) 🎓 Full Time 🗣 Dutch 240 ECTS
Bachelor's Degree Curriculum & Instruction

Teacher Education in Biology

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 35301 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 4 years (240 ECTS) 🎓 Full Time 🗣 Dutch 240 ECTS
Bachelor's Degree Curriculum & Instruction

Teacher Education in Chemics

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 35199 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 4 years (240 ECTS) 🎓 Full Time 🗣 Dutch 240 ECTS
Bachelor's Degree Curriculum & Instruction

Teacher Education in Dutch

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 35198 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 4 years (240 ECTS) 🎓 Full Time 🗣 Dutch 240 ECTS
Bachelor's Degree Curriculum & Instruction

Teacher Education in English

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 35195 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 4 years (240 ECTS) 🎓 Full Time 🗣 Dutch 240 ECTS
Bachelor's Degree Curriculum & Instruction

Teacher Education in French

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 35196 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 4 years (240 ECTS) 🎓 Full Time 🗣 Dutch 240 ECTS
Bachelor's Degree Curriculum & Instruction

Teacher Education in Geography

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 35201 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 4 years (240 ECTS) 🎓 Full Time 🗣 Dutch 240 ECTS
Bachelor's Degree Curriculum & Instruction

Teacher Education in German

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 35193 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 4 years (240 ECTS) 🎓 Full Time 🗣 Dutch 240 ECTS
Bachelor's Degree Curriculum & Instruction

Teacher Education in History

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 35197 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 4 years (240 ECTS) 🎓 Full Time 🗣 Dutch 240 ECTS
Bachelor's Degree Curriculum & Instruction

Teacher Education in Mathematics

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 35221 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 4 years (240 ECTS) 🎓 Full Time 240 ECTS
Bachelor's Degree Curriculum & Instruction

Teacher Education in Physical Education

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 35025 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 4 years (240 ECTS) 🎓 Full Time 🗣 Dutch 240 ECTS
Bachelor's Degree Curriculum & Instruction

Teacher Education in Physics

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 35261 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 4 years (240 ECTS) 🎓 Full Time 🗣 Dutch 240 ECTS

Associate Degree

Associate Degree Accounting

Accountancy

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 80008 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 2 years (120 ECTS) 🎓 Full Time 🗣 Dutch 120 ECTS
Associate Degree Automotive Engineering

Automotive

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 80187 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 2 years (120 ECTS) 🎓 Part Time 🗣 Dutch 120 ECTS
Associate Degree Engineering

Bouwtechnisch Medewerker

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 80125 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 2 years (120 ECTS) 🎓 Part Time 🗣 Dutch 120 ECTS
Associate Degree Business Administration (MBA)

Business Administration

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 80074 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 2 years (120 ECTS) 🎓 Full Time 🗣 English & Dutch 120 ECTS
Associate Degree Supply Chain & Logistics

Business Logistics

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 80148 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 2 years (120 ECTS) 🎓 Full Time 🗣 Dutch 120 ECTS
Associate Degree Engineering

Chemie

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 80206 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 2 years (120 ECTS) 🎓 Full Time 🗣 Dutch 120 ECTS
Associate Degree Business & Management

Commerciële Economie

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 80103 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 2 years (120 ECTS) 🎓 Part Time 🗣 Dutch 120 ECTS
Associate Degree Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 80017 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 2 years (120 ECTS) 🎓 Part Time 🗣 Dutch 120 ECTS
Associate Degree Industrial Engineering

Embedded Systems Engineering

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 80124 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 2 years (120 ECTS) 🎓 Part Time 🗣 Dutch 120 ECTS
Associate Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Expert by Experience in Health & Welfare

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 80086 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 2 years (120 ECTS) 🎓 Part Time 🗣 Dutch 120 ECTS
Associate Degree Engineering

Gebouwgebonden Installatietechniek

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 80159 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 2 years (120 ECTS) 🎓 Part Time 🗣 Dutch 120 ECTS
Associate Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

Health Care Management

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 80011 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 2 years (120 ECTS) 🎓 Part Time 🗣 Dutch 120 ECTS
Associate Degree Industrial Engineering

Industrial Engineering & Management

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 80020 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 2 years (120 ECTS) 🎓 Full Time 🗣 Dutch 120 ECTS
Associate Degree Business & Management

Juridisch medewerker

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 80136 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 2 years (120 ECTS) 🎓 Part Time 🗣 Dutch 120 ECTS
Associate Degree Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 80019 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 2 years (120 ECTS) 🎓 Part Time 120 ECTS
Associate Degree Curriculum & Instruction

Pedagogisch Educatief Professional

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 80142 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 2 years (120 ECTS) 🎓 Part Time 🗣 Dutch 120 ECTS
Associate Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

Praktijkondersteuner Huisartsenzorg

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 80204 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 2 years (120 ECTS) 🎓 Part Time 🗣 Dutch 120 ECTS
Associate Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Sociaal Financiële Dienstverlening

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 80090 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 2 years (120 ECTS) 🎓 Full Time 🗣 Dutch 120 ECTS
Associate Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Sociaal Werk

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 80140 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 2 years (120 ECTS) 🎓 Part Time 🗣 Dutch 120 ECTS
Associate Degree Sports Science

Sport

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 80173 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 2 years (120 ECTS) 🎓 Part Time 🗣 Dutch 120 ECTS

Master's Degree

Master's Degree Nursing

Advanced Nursing Practice

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 49246 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 2 years (120 ECTS) 🎓 Part Time 🗣 Dutch 120 ECTS
Master's Degree Data Science

Applied Data Science

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 49164 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 1 year (60 ECTS) 🎓 Part Time 🗣 English 60 ECTS
Master's Degree Engineering

Applied Molecular Sciences

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 49293 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 2 years (120 ECTS) 🎓 Full Time 🗣 English 120 ECTS
Master's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

Arts Therapies

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 49303 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 1 year (60 ECTS) 🎓 Part Time 🗣 Dutch 60 ECTS
Master's Degree Business & Management

Business Sales

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 49163 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 1 year (60 ECTS) 🎓 Part Time 🗣 Dutch 60 ECTS
Master's Degree Business & Management

Circular Economy

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 49142 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 1 year (60 ECTS) 🎓 Full Time 🗣 English & Dutch 60 ECTS
Master's Degree Curriculum & Instruction

Educational Theory

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 44113 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 1.5 years (90 ECTS) 🎓 Part Time 🗣 Dutch 90 ECTS
Master's Degree Engineering

Engineering Systems

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 49136 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 1.5 years (90 ECTS) 🎓 Full Time 🗣 English 90 ECTS
Master's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

Innovatie in Revalidatie

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 49143 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 1 year (60 ECTS) 🎓 Part Time 🗣 Dutch 60 ECTS
Master's Degree Education

Ontwerpen van Eigentijds Leren

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 49306 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 1 year (60 ECTS) 🎓 Part Time 🗣 Dutch 60 ECTS
Master's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

Physician Assistant

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 49115 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 2.5 years (150 ECTS) 🎓 Part Time 🗣 Dutch 150 ECTS
Master's Degree Social Work

Social Work

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 44116 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 1 year (60 ECTS) 🎓 Full Time 🗣 English & Dutch 60 ECTS
Master's Degree Sports Science

Sports and Movement Innovation

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 49139 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 1 year (60 ECTS) 🎓 Full Time 🗣 Dutch 60 ECTS
Master's Degree Curriculum & Instruction

Teacher Education in Dutch

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 45269 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 1.5 years (90 ECTS) 🎓 Part Time 🗣 Dutch 90 ECTS
Master's Degree Curriculum & Instruction

Teacher Education in English

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 45262 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 1.5 years (90 ECTS) 🎓 Part Time 🗣 Dutch 90 ECTS
Master's Degree Curriculum & Instruction

Teacher Education in General Economics

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 45275 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 1.5 years (90 ECTS) 🎓 Part Time 🗣 Dutch 90 ECTS
Master's Degree Curriculum & Instruction

Teacher Education in Mathematics

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 45263 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 1.5 years (90 ECTS) 🎓 Part Time 🗣 Dutch 90 ECTS
Master's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

Transitie naar Gezondheid en Welzijn

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 40047 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 1 year (60 ECTS) 🎓 Part Time 🗣 Dutch 60 ECTS

Professional / Post-initial Master

Professional / Post-initial Master Business & Management

Integraal Adviseur MKB

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 70234 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 1 year (60 ECTS) 🎓 Part Time 60 ECTS
Professional / Post-initial Master Medicine & Health Sciences

Musculoskeletal Revalidation

HAN University of Applied Sciences

CROHO 70146 · BRIN 25KB

⏱ 1 year (72 ECTS) 🎓 Part Time 🗣 Dutch 72 ECTS

Tuition fees & register data

Tuition

Not published in the register

EU/EEA students pay the statutory tuition fee set by the Dutch government; students from outside the EU/EEA pay an institutional fee set by each university. Neither is part of the DUO register, so confirm the fee for your programme with HAN. How Dutch tuition fees work.

Institution code (BRIN)

25KB

Verify this institution and its programmes at Studiekeuze123 or in the DUO register of recognised programmes. Look programmes up by code on our CROHO lookup.

Official website: han.nl

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Application Guides How to Apply to a Dutch University: Studielink, Deadlines and What Comes After Most applications run through Studielink, with 1 May as the general deadline and 15 January for numerus fixus programmes. Rankings & Comparisons Research University or University of Applied Sciences? WO and HBO Explained Dutch higher education has two main routes, WO and HBO, and the difference is in how the degree is taught, not in how good it is. Application Guides Numerus Fixus: How Selection Works When a Dutch Programme Has a Fixed Number of Places You can apply to at most two numerus fixus programmes a year, and the ranking numbers come out on 15 April.

Admission requirements

Bachelor’s programmes at research universities (WO) require a VWO diploma or a recognised equivalent; universities of applied sciences (HBO) accept HAVO, VWO or MBO level 4 diplomas or equivalents. International applicants are assessed on the equivalent of their own secondary qualification, and some programmes ask for specific subjects such as mathematics. Programmes with a fixed number of places (numerus fixus) select applicants by their own procedure and deadline. Master’s programmes normally require a relevant bachelor’s degree and often a motivation letter, CV and sometimes a test or interview.

Language: Programmes taught in English require proof of English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is a common standard for bachelor’s programmes and 6.5–7.0 for many master’s programmes; TOEFL iBT and Cambridge C1 Advanced are widely accepted as equivalents. Programmes taught in Dutch require proof of Dutch, usually the NT2 exam, Programme II. Each institution publishes its own thresholds.

How to apply

  1. 1Choose a programme from the register and check its language of instruction, study form (full-time, part-time or dual) and start month — most programmes start in September, some also in February.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the entry requirements: Bachelor’s programmes at research universities (WO) require a VWO diploma or a recognised equivalent; universities of applied sciences (HBO) accept HAVO, VWO or MBO level 4 diplomas or equivalents. International applicants are assessed on the equivalent of their own secondary qualification, and some programmes ask for specific subjects such as mathematics. Programmes with a fixed number of places (numerus fixus) select applicants by their own procedure and deadline. Master’s programmes normally require a relevant bachelor’s degree and often a motivation letter, CV and sometimes a test or interview.
  3. 3Meet the language requirement: Programmes taught in English require proof of English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is a common standard for bachelor’s programmes and 6.5–7.0 for many master’s programmes; TOEFL iBT and Cambridge C1 Advanced are widely accepted as equivalents. Programmes taught in Dutch require proof of Dutch, usually the NT2 exam, Programme II. Each institution publishes its own thresholds.
  4. 4Apply through Studielink, the national enrolment system, plus any application the programme requires directly — deadlines differ by programme and many are earlier for students from outside the EU/EEA.
  5. 5Students from outside the EU/EEA normally need a residence permit (and an MVV entry visa where required) that the institution arranges with the IND. Arrange Dutch health insurance and housing as early as you can.

For international students

Applications go through Studielink, the national enrolment system, alongside any application the institution itself requires. Students from outside the EU/EEA normally need a residence permit, which the institution arranges with the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND), and must show sufficient means of support; EU/EEA students need no permit but must register with the municipality. A Dutch basic health insurance is compulsory for most students. Non-EU students may work limited hours during term time with an employer-held work permit, and graduates can apply for a residence permit as a highly educated person (orientation year) to look for work in the Netherlands.

Read the residence permit guide →

Scholarships for HAN students

National and foundation scholarships that may be open to students at HAN. Check each award’s eligibility on its official page.

Full Master's Degree

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

European Commission — Erasmus+

A scholarship covering travel, visa and a living allowance, plus participation costs

Top-ranked students from anywhere in the world Rolling
Full

MENA Scholarship Programme (MSP)

Nuffic

Funding for a short course or tailor-made training in the Netherlands

Professionals working in Algeria, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Tunisia (Syria conditionally) Rolling
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Frequently asked questions

Is HAN University of Applied Sciences a university?

HAN University of Applied Sciences is a publicly funded Dutch institution (a university of applied sciences, HBO) recognised by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (OCW) and listed in the DUO register.

Which programmes at HAN University of Applied Sciences are taught in English?

15 of its 100 programmes in the register are taught fully or partly in English (language recorded for 95 of them). Open a programme page for its language of instruction.

What are the admission requirements for HAN University of Applied Sciences?

Bachelor’s programmes at research universities (WO) require a VWO diploma or a recognised equivalent; universities of applied sciences (HBO) accept HAVO, VWO or MBO level 4 diplomas or equivalents. International applicants are assessed on the equivalent of their own secondary qua...

How much is tuition at HAN University of Applied Sciences?

The DUO register publishes no fee. EU/EEA students pay the statutory tuition fee set by the government; students from outside the EU/EEA pay an institutional fee set by the university, so check the programme page on HAN University of Applied Sciences’s own website.

What are the English requirements?

Programmes taught in English require proof of English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is a common standard for bachelor’s programmes and 6.5–7.0 for many master’s programmes; TOEFL iBT and Cambridge C1 Advanc...

Last updated 05 Oct 2026. Programme data: DUO — Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs, Overzicht Erkenningen ho, CC BY 4.0. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.