Groningen, Netherlands
A large Dutch university of applied sciences, offering a more practice-based alternative to the research universities.
Hanze is a 'hogeschool' (university of applied sciences) rather than a research university (WO) — a genuinely different, more practice-oriented Dutch higher education track focused on professional/vocational Bachelor's degrees rather than academic research. It's based in Groningen, one of the Netherlands' most studentised cities.
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ABB (A Level) · IB 30
Solid tier · indicative for the flagship courses below — always verify per-course requirements directly with the university.
€10,000–€13,000/yr
mid tier for Netherlands — figures are typical ranges, not this specific university's published fee.
Mix of English and Dutch — dedicated international/English-taught programmes are offered alongside Dutch-medium tracks.
campus campus, Groningen
Informational only — scholarship amounts, deadlines and even which schemes are running change often (sometimes per intake), so treat this as a starting point, not a guarantee. Always confirm current details directly with the scholarship provider or Hanze UAS's financial aid office.
The Netherlands has a well-known joint government/university scholarship for non-EEA students, alongside a growing number of individual university excellence scholarships.
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International Business
⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years
Typical entry: Mathematics helps but usually isn't required recommended
Engineering
⏱️ Typical duration: Often 4 years rather than the country's standard Bachelor's length, especially where the programme includes an integrated Master's (e.g. UK MEng) or an industry placement year
Typical entry: Requires Mathematics + Physics
Communication
⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years
Music
⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years
Typical entry: Portfolio / audition
Sports Studies
⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years
Durations are typical for Netherlands — always confirm the exact length (including any placement or integrated Master's year) on the course's own page before applying.
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IELTS: 6.5 overall
TOEFL: 90–100 iBT
Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.
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Build my Netherlands shortlist →Quick answers about grades, tuition, deadlines and applying to Hanze UAS as an international IGCSE / A Level / IB student.
As a typical benchmark for international entry, Hanze UAS expects around ABB at A Level or 30 points on the IB Diploma. This is indicative for Hanze UAS's flagship courses — competitive subjects like Medicine and Law usually sit above this baseline, and the exact requirement varies by course, so always confirm the specific figure on Hanze UAS's own admissions page before applying.
International tuition at Hanze UAS typically falls in the €10,000–€13,000/yr range (mid tier for Netherlands). This is a typical range for the university's tuition tier, not Hanze UAS's specific published fee for every course — confirm the exact figure for your intended programme directly with the university.
Hanze UAS follows Netherlands's typical intake calendar: September, with applications generally due 1 may (general deadline). Numerus fixus (restricted-entry) programmes such as Medicine close much earlier — 15 January. Always verify the exact date on Hanze UAS's own admissions page, since deadlines can shift year to year.
Netherlands universities, including Hanze UAS, typically ask international applicants for 6.5 overall. Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.
A large Dutch university of applied sciences, offering a more practice-based alternative to the research universities. Hanze is a 'hogeschool' (university of applied sciences) rather than a research university (WO) — a genuinely different, more practice-oriented Dutch higher education track focused on professional/vocational Bachelor's degrees rather than academic research. It's based in Groningen, one of the Netherlands' most studentised cities.
Yes — Hanze UAS accepts applicants from IGCSE-to-A-Level, IGCSE-to-IB-Diploma, and directly from the IB Diploma. Tutopiya's free Netherlands University Shortlist Builder matches your predicted or actual grades against Hanze UAS and every other Netherlands university we track, tagging each as reach, target or safety.
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