Hanze University Groningen
Hanze University Groningen is situated in the city of Groningen, which has an age-old tradition of being a centre of knowledge, science and culture. It is an intimate, friendly and lively place where art and culture thrive. There are various theatres that offer a wide range of theatre, dance, and musical performances. With over 40,000 students, Groningen has a reputation of being the most popular student city in the Netherlands.
Hanze University Groningen is a university of professional education with more 18,000 Dutch and foreign students who are enrolled in one of the many degree programmes in the fields of economics, technology, health care, education and teacher training, social work, labour relations, fine arts, and music. One of the most important characteristics of higher professional education is the emphasis on the development of practical skills that are important in your chosen profession. For this reason, the degree programmes include mandatory work placements or trainee ships and a large number of practical assignments. All departments have solid and visible links with the labour market.
Study programmes in English at Hanze University Groningen
Preparatory Course
Five-month English Language Preparatory Course (preparing
for entry into Bachelor and Master Degree Programmes)
Undergraduate Programs
Four-year Bachelor Degree Programmes
International Business & Management Studies
Marketing/International Management
Finance& Accounting
International Travel & Tourism
International Facility Management
International Communication
International Physiotherapy Programme
One-Year Bachelor Degree Programmes
International Product Design Engineering
International Power Generation
International Biomedical Engineering
Two-Year Bachelor Degree Programmes
International Civil Engineering Management
European Civil Engineering Management
European Construction Management
Graduate Programmes
Master of Arts in International Business (MAIB)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Hanze University Groningen also offers the possibility of following individual semesters of the Bachelor Degree Programmes.
Contact Uniabroad for more information about the courses.
Cost of living (in EURO's)
The average cost for a student to live and study in the Netherlands is between 600 and 900 per month (accommodation, insurance, meals and other daily expenses). In order to obtain a residence permit, the immigration authorities require students to show that they have sufficient financial means (a minimum of 662 per month (September 2003).
For non-EU/EEA students the possibilities to take on paid work are restricted to a maximum number of hours per week or to seasonal work, for which a work permit is required. Non- EU/EEA students should not expect to be able to earn a substantial income.
Facilities for foreign students
The International Student Office (ISO) assists foreign students with the enrollment procedure, obtaining a visa and residence permit, getting adequate health and liability insurance, and many
other practical matters. The Housing Office arranges accommodation of foreign students in so-called international student houses or 'among the Dutch.' You can apply for accommodation through the ISO.
Scholarships
Hanze University Groningen offers a limited number of scholarships to specific groups of foreign students. For more information, consult www.hanze.nl EU/EEA students are entitled to a grant of approximately 825 to help them pay their tuition fees. You can only apply for the grant after you have commenced your studies at Hanze University Groningen. It is not possible to apply for the grant in advance. Once you are in the Netherlands, you can collect an information booklet and application form from the International Student Office. For the conditions to obtain this grant, consult www.hanze.nl.
Entry requirements
In order to be accepted for one of degree programmes, foreign students are expected to have qualifications that are equivalent to the entry requirements for Dutch students. Since educational systems vary greatly from one country to another, it is not possible to indicate for each country the exact diplomas or certificates that qualify applicants for admission to a study programme. Students are requested to provide, with their application, a complete overview of their educational background, supported by copies of diplomas and certificates.
NUFFIC (Netherlands Organisation for International Co- operation in Higher Education; www.nuffic.nl) advises us on the acceptability of foreign credentials in terms of the Dutch system.
In addition, you must be able to prove that you have a good command of English. A non-native speaker of English is generally required to have obtained a certain TOEFL or IELTS score. For detailed information on the entry requirements for the individual programmes, consult our website.
