Hanze University of Applied Sciences
Strengths
Hanze University of Applied Sciences is the largest university of applied sciences in northern Netherlands. It was the first university of applied sciences to establish an international business school in the Netherlands, it is the first and only higher education institution in the country to have an art academy and a conservatory.
Major, Academics
You have access to the following programs. You must chose only one and can therefore not mix the different programs :
Communication/Journalism
The Campaign (Autumn)
Brand, Design & Psychology (Autumn and Spring)
Digital Product Lab (Autumn and Spring)
The Future of Technology & Society (Autumn and Spring)
Journalism (Autumn and Spring)
Medialism : Creating Short Films (Autumn and Spring)
Smart Energy (Spring)
International Aid & Development (Spring)
International Organizations and Change Communication (Spring)
The Game Lab and IT Management programs are not available to you.
more info : https://www.hanze.nl/eng/study-at-hanze/study-programmes/exchange-courses
Program for ICD-BEM students : https://www.hanze.nl/assets/instituut-voor-communicatie-media-it/Documents/Public/Creating%20an%20International%20Event.pdf
Campus
A sports center with more than 53 clubs is available on campus.
To discover
Located in the northern Netherlands, Groningen is a young and dynamic student city, with half of its inhabitants under the age of 35. With 202,747 inhabitants, Groningen has a picturesque and safe city center surrounded by relaxing countryside. Groningen’s city center’s plan from the beginning of the Middle Ages and many old buildings in the center still bear witness to its history. The city is not only interesting from a historical point of view, but also impressive with its modern architecture, excellent and affordable sports facilities and a nightlife that never sleeps.
Good to know
A student can pick you up from Schiphol or Eelde airport. This service is free but the cost of transport remains your responsibility.
Costs estimatation:
– Food : €150/month
– Books : €84
– Public transport : €48
What's going on?
Useful information about Groningen : www.athomeingroningen.com
– Student life : www.groningenlife.nl/en
The number of places in Erasmus + is limited. The granting of a scholarship is therefore not automatic and the amount paid may vary. However, we invite you to apply because exchange places (excluding Erasmus +) may be offered. Please refer to the Erasmus+ section.
This information is provided as a guide.
Please visit the partner university’s website to have exact updated information.
Eligibility
Required TOEFL score : 550
ABS: 2nd, 3rd, 4th year
ESAM : 2nd, 3rd and 4th year
ICD PGE
IGS RH : 3rd year
ISCPA JOURNALISM : 3rd year
ISCPACOM : 2nd year (Paris), 3rd year
ISCPAPROD : 2nd year (Paris), 3rd year
ISTEC : 4th year
Documents required
CV (in English), transcript, identity document, cover letter (in English), additional documents may be required depending on destination.
Planning
AUTUMN :
Orientation: few days before lectures start
Lectures start: early September
End of lectures and exams : end of January
SPRING :
Orientation : few days before lectures start
Lectures start : early February
End of lectures and exams : early July
+ more : academic calendar
Procedures
ID Card or passport (compulsory for destinations outside the EU) valid for six months after your return date.
No specific medical insurance is required. Health coverage by the French social security (European Health Insurance Card).
For non-European students, applying for a visa before your departure is compulsory. The university helps you with the procedures. You will have to pay € 4,900 / semester to the university, which will be returned to you once there, less visa fees (€ 317) and insurance (€ 200). This amount corresponds to the requirements of the Dutch immigration service.
more info : https://www.hanze.nl/eng/study-at-hanze/studying-in-the-netherlands/immigration
Accommodation
Plan €350-400/month.
The university uses the SSH for accommodations : https://www.sshxl.nl/en/short-stay-how-it-works
Hanze also recommends the following sites :
– https://www.athomeingroningen.com/
– https://housinganywhere.com/
+ d’infos : https://www.hanze.nl/eng/study-at-hanze/studying-in-the-netherlands/housing
