Energy for Society (MSc)

Energy for Society (MSc) is a postgraduate (master's) course in engineering at Hanze University of Applied Sciences in Groningen, Netherlands. It takes 3 semesters (18 months) full time, with intakes in September (Groningen).

Hanze University of Applied Sciences is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is €9,639 a year, about ₹10.2 lakh. Over 1.5 years that is roughly €14,459 (≈ ₹15.3 lakh) before any yearly increase.

2026-27 institutional tuition fee for non-EEA students (full time, September start) from Hanze's tuition fee calculator; the same rate applies to bachelor's and master's. Fees for 2027-28 were not yet published in October 2026.

Living costs near the university

Living costs for the Netherlands as a whole: €12,000–16,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

Job roles

• Design engineer
• Mechanical engineer
• Consulting civil engineer
• Electrical engineer
• Manufacturing engineer
• CAD technician

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

• Siemens
• Bosch
• Rolls-Royce
• Airbus
• Arup
• AECOM
• Jacobs
• WSP
• BMW
• Larsen & Toubro

General entry requirements at Hanze University of Applied Sciences for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• 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).

For this course: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall.

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This course starts in: September (Groningen).

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for the Netherlands, then arrange accommodation.

• 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)

• Hanze Scholarship (master's)

  Full-time master's, non-EEA students

  Value: €10,000 a year towards living costs, paid as €1,000 a month

  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

• NL Scholarship (master's)

  Master's, non-EEA students

  Value: €5,000, paid once in November of the first year

  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

• Hanze Music Scholarship

  Prince Claus Conservatoire bachelor's and master's, non-EEA

  Value: Up to €5,500, paid once in November

  Non-EEA students admitted to or enrolled at the Prince Claus Conservatoire.

  Official page

• Hanze Minerva Scholarship

  Design, Fine Art or Popular Culture bachelor's, non-EEA

  Value: €1,666 a year, paid once at the end of November

  Awarded on motivation and financial need; a motivation letter with a budget is required.

  Official page

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).

Engineering courses at other universities in the Netherlands

• MSc Electrical EngineeringDelft University of Technology2 years · €26,479 / year
• MSc Embedded SystemsDelft University of Technology2 years · €26,479 / year
• MSc Aerospace EngineeringDelft University of Technology2 years · €26,479 / year
• MSc Mechanical EngineeringDelft University of Technology2 years · €26,479 / year
• MSc Civil EngineeringDelft University of Technology2 years · €26,479 / year
• MSc Sustainable Energy TechnologyDelft University of Technology2 years · €26,479 / year

More courses at Hanze University of Applied Sciences

• Applied Computer Science (BSc)4 years full time · €9,639 / year
• Creative Media & Game Technologies (BSc)4 years full time · €9,639 / year
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering (BSc)4 years full time · €9,639 / year
• Mechanical Engineering (BSc)3 years full time · €9,639 / year
• International Business (4-year, BBA)4 years full time · €9,639 / year
• International Business (3-year, BBA)3 years full time · €9,639 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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4. Hanze: Applied Computer Science (opens in a new tab)
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