HAN University of Applied Sciences

HAN University of Applied Sciences is a university in Arnhem & Nijmegen. International students should budget around US$25,000 a year in total, covering roughly US$11,500 in tuition and US$13,500 in living costs. The fee schedule below breaks that down across 12 published items. Entry requirements are listed by level, with the English score each one needs. It is one of 21 institutions we list in Netherlands.

HAN Arnhem campus (Ruitenberglaan 29 - 6826 CC Arnhem)

Tuition: US$11,500/yr
Living: US$13,500/yr
Total: US$25,000/yr
Type: University
Location: Arnhem & Nijmegen

Why students choose HAN University of Applied Sciences

Top 5 university of applied sciences in the Netherlands, with over 37,000 students from more than 110 countries
All HAN bachelor's and master's programmes are accredited by NVAO, the Dutch and Flemish accreditation organisation
Home to the only International Business programme in the Netherlands with five-year EFMD accreditation
One of the most respected automotive engineering schools in the Netherlands, with over 70 years of experience
The only Dutch university of applied sciences offering a full programme in embedded systems engineering
A practice-led model: students build experience through real company projects and placements across most subjects
An open teaching style in small classes of 20–30, ensuring an interactive and effective learning environment
A strategic location in two innovation hubs: Arnhem, the Netherlands' energy city, and Nijmegen, young and welcoming
Affordable, with competitive tuition, reasonable living costs and scholarships of up to EUR 12,500

HAN University of Applied Sciences fees for international students

As published by the institution. Confirm current fees directly before paying a deposit.

Fee schedule for HAN University of Applied Sciences
Item	Amount
February intake	apply by 30 October
September intake	apply by 1 May
Finance
Organisation and Innovation
Marketing and Sales
Supply Chain Management
Finance
Organisation and Change
Supply Chain Management
Automotive Engineering
Cyber-physical systems
Sustainable energy

HAN University of Applied Sciences entry requirements

Set by the institution and grouped by level. English scores are minimums.

General requirements for the English-taught programmes at HAN.

Bachelor's

High school graduate
English: TOEFL iBT 80 or above, or IELTS Academic 6.0 or above with no component below 5.0, or Cambridge FCE grade C at 169 or above, CAE or CPE
Some programmes require specific high school subject grades

Master's

A bachelor's degree in a related field of study
English: TOEFL iBT 90 or above, or IELTS Academic 6.5 or above with no component below 6.0, or Cambridge FCE grade C at 169 or above, CAE or CPE

Exchange study

English at CEFR level B1 or B2
Some exchange programmes require a specific subject, a set number of ECTS credits, or a set number of completed years.

Short courses

Some short programmes require a specific subject.

Scholarships at HAN University of Applied Sciences

HAN NL Scholarship: up to EUR 12,500, depending on level
Honours Scholarship: up to EUR 7,500, depending on level

Frequently asked

How much does it cost to study at HAN University of Applied Sciences?

Budget roughly US$25,000 a year in total — about US$11,500 in tuition and US$13,500 in living costs. Fees vary by programme; the schedule on this page lists what the institution publishes.

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

Requirements are set by level and listed in full on this page. General requirements for the English-taught programmes at HAN.

Where is HAN University of Applied Sciences?

HAN University of Applied Sciences is in Arnhem & Nijmegen, at HAN Arnhem campus (Ruitenberglaan 29 - 6826 CC Arnhem).

Can international students work while studying at HAN University of Applied Sciences?

Work rights are set nationally, not by the institution. In Netherlands the current allowance is 16 hours/week during term, full-time in summer, and the post-study route is orientation year — 1 year.