About the university
HAN University of Applied Sciences is a public university of applied sciences with campuses in Arnhem and Nijmegen, two neighbouring cities in the east of the Netherlands. Its teaching is practice-based, with projects, internships and graduation assignments at companies.
HAN runs a focused set of English-taught degrees: International Business and Communication, International Social Work, engineering bachelor's (Automotive, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic, and Embedded Systems Engineering) in Arnhem, and chemistry and life sciences programmes in Nijmegen. Its master's include Engineering Systems with tracks in Automotive Systems, Cyber-Physical Systems and Sustainable Energy, and a one-year master's in Circular Economy.
For Indian students, HAN stands out for moderate fees (from €9,320 a year), a February intake for some programmes and generous scholarships: the HAN NL Scholarship can be worth up to €12,500 over a bachelor's. Its automotive and embedded engineering programmes also attract engineering students.
Arnhem and Nijmegen are mid-sized student cities near the German border, cheaper than the Randstad. HAN estimates about €1,000 to €1,200 a month for living costs.
- Type
- Public university of applied sciences with practice-based education
- Campuses
- Arnhem and Nijmegen, in the east of the Netherlands
- English-taught degrees
- 10 bachelor's and 4 master's programmes (2026/27 fee table)
- Intakes
- September for all; February for International Business, Communication and Master Engineering Systems
- Non-EU/EEA tuition 2026/27
- €9,320 (business, communication, social work, Circular Economy) or €10,940 (engineering and sciences)
- Living costs
- About €1,000–€1,200 a month in Arnhem or Nijmegen (HAN estimate)
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- €9,320
- Duration
- 4 years full-time
- Intakes
- September (non-EU deadline 1 May); February (non-EU deadline 1 October)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band below 5.0, speaking 6.0), TOEFL iBT 4.5 (80 before 21 Jan 2026), PTE Academic 61 or Cambridge FCE 169
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- €10,940
- Duration
- 4 years full-time
- Intakes
- September (starts 1 September 2027; non-EU deadline 1 May)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band below 5.0, speaking 6.0), TOEFL iBT 4.5 (80 before 21 Jan 2026), PTE Academic 61 or Cambridge FCE 169
- Undergraduate
BSc Embedded Systems Engineering
- Fee / year
- €10,940
- Duration
- 4 years full-time
- Intakes
- September (non-EU deadline 1 May)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band below 5.0, speaking 6.0), TOEFL iBT 4.5 (80 before 21 Jan 2026), PTE Academic 61 or Cambridge FCE 169
- Postgraduate
Master Engineering Systems: Cyber-Physical Systems
- Fee / year
- €10,940
- Duration
- 3 semesters full-time (3 years part-time)
- Intakes
- September (non-EU deadline 1 May); February (non-EU deadline 1 October)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 4.5 (no section below 4.0), PTE Academic 61 or Cambridge FCE 169
- Postgraduate
Master Engineering Systems: Automotive Systems
- Fee / year
- €10,940
- Duration
- Full-time; see the programme page
- Intakes
- September (non-EU deadline 1 May); February (non-EU deadline 1 October)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 4.5 (no section below 4.0), PTE Academic 61 or Cambridge FCE 169
- Postgraduate
Master Engineering Systems: Sustainable Energy
- Fee / year
- €10,940
- Duration
- Full-time; see the programme page
- Intakes
- September (non-EU deadline 1 May); February (non-EU deadline 1 October)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 4.5 (no section below 4.0), PTE Academic 61 or Cambridge FCE 169
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- €9,320
- Duration
- 12 months full-time
- Intakes
- September (starts 1 September 2027; non-EU deadline 1 May)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 5.5, speaking 6.0), TOEFL iBT 5.0 (90 before 21 Jan 2026), PTE Academic 63 or Cambridge FCE 176
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (EUR) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Business (BBA) | 4 years full-time | €9,320 | ≈ ₹9.9 lakh |
| BSc Automotive Engineering | 4 years full-time | €10,940 | ≈ ₹11.6 lakh |
| BSc Embedded Systems Engineering | 4 years full-time | €10,940 | ≈ ₹11.6 lakh |
| Master Engineering Systems: Cyber-Physical Systems | 3 semesters full-time (3 years part-time) | €10,940 | ≈ ₹11.6 lakh |
| Master Engineering Systems: Automotive Systems | Full-time; see the programme page | €10,940 | ≈ ₹11.6 lakh |
| Master Engineering Systems: Sustainable Energy | Full-time; see the programme page | €10,940 | ≈ ₹11.6 lakh |
| Master Circular Economy | 12 months full-time | €9,320 | ≈ ₹9.9 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at HAN University of Applied Sciences with similar universities in the Netherlands.
Scholarships
- Bachelor's, non-EU/EEA students
HAN NL Scholarship (bachelor's)
Value: Up to €12,500: €2,500 each semester in year 1, then €2,500 a year for 3 years
Eligibility: Non-EU/EEA students paying the institutional fee, accepted on a full-time English-taught programme, no previous Dutch study, and IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 5.0 / Cambridge CAE. Apply by 1 May (September) or 19 October (February) with a motivation letter, video, CV and transcript; you must earn 45 credits a year to keep it.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Master's, non-EU/EEA students
HAN NL Scholarship (master's)
Value: Up to €5,000: €2,500 in each semester
Eligibility: Same conditions and deadlines as the bachelor's HAN NL Scholarship.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Bachelor's and master's, non-EU/EEA students
HAN Honors Scholarship
Value: Up to €7,500 over years 2–4 (bachelor's) or €2,500 once (master's)
Eligibility: For students who did not receive the HAN NL Scholarship but earn all first-year (or first-semester) credits with excellent results. No application needed.
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- A secondary school certificate that HAN accepts as equivalent; for unlisted certificates such as Indian Class 12, HAN's admissions office decides.
- International Business asks for good grades in mathematics. Engineering programmes may ask for specific subjects; check each programme's admission and finances page.
- Apply through Studielink. Non-EU deadline: 1 May for September, 1 October for February (where offered).
Postgraduate
- A bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Master Engineering Systems asks for an engineering or related technical degree with an average of at least 70% (or GPA 2.8/4), plus good grades in maths and physics.
- A CV and motivation letter in English.
- Non-EU deadline: 1 May for September, 1 October for February (Engineering Systems only).
Documents
- Passport
- Class 12 certificate and mark sheets (bachelor's) or bachelor's degree and transcripts (master's)
- English test from an official test centre, no older than 2 years
- CV and motivation letter (master's)
- Financial guarantee for the visa process (non-EU/EEA)
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 with no band below 5.0 and speaking 6.0. Master's: 6.0 (no band below 6.0) for Engineering Systems; 6.5 (no band below 5.5) for Circular Economy, Social Work and Molecular Sciences. |
| TOEFL iBT | 4.5 on the new scale (80 for tests before 21 January 2026); 5.0 (90) for the 6.5-level master's. Home editions are not accepted. |
| PTE Academic | 61; 63 for the 6.5-level master's. |
| Cambridge and LanguageCert | Cambridge FCE 169 (176 for the 6.5-level master's), CAE or CPE; LanguageCert Academic 65 (or 70). |
| Exemption | IB, European Baccalaureate, English-taught education in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Ireland or New Zealand, or a diploma on the Nuffic list with English in the curriculum. India is not named, so plan for a test. Duolingo is not accepted. |
Accommodation and living costs
The HAN Housing Office arranges student rooms in Arnhem and Nijmegen for international students under 30, with priority for non-EU/EEA and exchange students. Rooms are let for one semester or one year only. HAN's programme pages estimate living costs at about €1,000–€1,200 a month.
| Item | In EUR | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Furnished room with utilitiesHAN estimate for Arnhem/Nijmegen | €550–775per month | ≈ ₹58,300 – ₹82,150 |
| Groceries | €250per month | ≈ ₹26,500 |
| Health insurance | €100–150per month | ≈ ₹10,600 – ₹15,900 |
| Public transport | €50–100per month | ≈ ₹5,300 – ₹10,600 |
| Books and study materials | €340per year | ≈ ₹36,040 |
Campus and location
HAN has two main campuses about 20 minutes apart. Engineering, business and Circular Economy are taught in Arnhem (Ruitenberglaan); chemistry, life sciences and social work are taught in Nijmegen.
- Arnhem: Automotive, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic, and Embedded Systems Engineering, International Business and Master Engineering Systems.
- Nijmegen: Chemistry, Life Sciences, Molecular Biosciences (joint degree with the University of Dundee) and Applied Molecular Sciences master's.
- International Business offers four fields: finance, organisation and change, marketing and sales, and supply chain management.
- Internships and graduation assignments at companies are part of every bachelor's.
Careers and graduate outcomes
HAN degrees build in internships and company-based graduation projects. HAN 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
What are HAN's fees for Indian students?
For 2026/27, €9,320 a year for International Business, Communication, International Social Work and Master Circular Economy, and €10,940 for engineering and science programmes. 2027/28 fees were not yet published.
Does HAN have a February intake?
Yes, for International Business, Communication and Master Engineering Systems. The non-EU deadline is 1 October.
What scholarships does HAN offer?
The HAN NL Scholarship gives non-EU/EEA bachelor's students up to €12,500 over four years and master's students up to €5,000. You need IELTS 6.5 or equivalent to apply.
What IELTS score does HAN need?
6.0 for bachelor's (speaking 6.0, no band below 5.0). Master's need 6.0 or 6.5 depending on the programme.
Can HAN help me find housing?
Yes. The HAN Housing Office arranges rooms for international students under 30, with priority for non-EU/EEA students. Rooms run for one semester or one year.
Sources
- HAN: tuition fee 2026-2027 (opens in a new tab)
- HAN: admissions requirements (opens in a new tab)
- HAN: when to apply (opens in a new tab)
- HAN: International Business admission and finances (opens in a new tab)
- HAN: International Business programme (opens in a new tab)
- HAN: Automotive Engineering (opens in a new tab)
- HAN: Master Engineering Systems (Cyber-Physical Systems) admission and finances (opens in a new tab)
- HAN: Master Circular Economy (opens in a new tab)
- HAN: scholarships (opens in a new tab)
- HAN: housing (opens in a new tab)
- HAN: open day programme list (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.hanuniversity.com/en (opens in a new tab)
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