Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen (Hanze UAS), is the largest university of applied sciences in the northern Netherlands. In addition, we were the first university of applied sciences to found an international business school in the Netherlands. Moreover, we are the only large higher education institute in the country with an arts academy and a conservatoire. But why would you choose to study at Hanze UAS? Why not, for example, stay in the UK or study at a research university in the Netherlands. Below you can read exactly why studying at Hanze UAS is the right pick for you.
"Differentiate yourselves from the norm of going to an overpopulated and overvalued British university education. Unless you go to one of the top ten universities in the UK you are going to be put in the same barrel of people with the exact same average degree, making employment next to impossible upon graduation. Give yourself an opportunity to differentiate yourself in your CV, giving you the edge in the ever more competitive market of employment. Go abroad!"
As Hanze UAS is located in the Netherlands, by choosing us you will be studying in a country known for
Dutch higher education is well-recognized and often English-taught, while tuition fees and cost of living is lower than in e.g. English-speaking countries.
It could be due to the canals, the abundance of beautiful architecture, or maybe even all those bicycles, but the Netherlands is ranked as one of the safest and happiest countries in the world, making it a secure and fun study destination for you.
Ready to explore cultural hubs such as Berlin or Paris? Good news: they are right around the corner. Do you have professional ambitions in Europe? The Netherlands´ prominent economic position within the EU will surely open doors for you.
What do the Dutch eat for breakfast?
At Hanze we are proud of our growing international student community. In November 2018, we organised the International Student Week with multiple cultural activities. Each day of the week, an international student shared their story on our website and social media channels.
The highlight of the event was the Dutch Breakfast for International Students. More than 100 students from 25 different countries gathered to make friends and explore new cultures. The breakfast included sandwiches with peanut butter, chocolate sprinkles, marmalade and authentic Dutch cheese.
We are a university of applied sciences. In other words, an institution of higher education offering profession-oriented study programmes. Here are some highlights of our educational philosophy.
From day one, you will get the chance to apply the knowledge gained from your lectures in assignments and projects. You will be learning by doing, always accompanied by the right amount of theoretical background.
All students must do a work placement, as well as a graduation internship during their studies. As a result, you will have actual work experience on your CV upon graduation. Which employer wouldn´t like that?
So, you would like to study in the Netherlands, and the applied sciences approach to higher education suits you well? If that´s the case, then here's why Hanze UAS is the best option for you:
As a student at Hanze
Groningen was voted the Netherlands' best student city in 2015 & 2016 (Elsevier). The fact that over a quarter of all inhabitants are students, its nightlife never sleeps and the presence of excellent and affordable sports, cultural and educational facilities are some of the main reasons why.
Want to learn even more? Our honours college offers ambitious students extra courses and extra opportunities to collaborate with students from other programmes. These interdisciplinary projects are breeding grounds for innovation.
Entrepreneurship is a focus area of Hanze UAS. This means that you will be taught and encouraged to start your own business, if you want, during your studies. We were ranked fifth worldwide in terms of the number of graduate companies in 2017 (U-Multirank).
Lewis Millican and Zoe Parsons, British students at Hanze University of Applied Sciences, have shared their story on this site. Read Lewis's testimonial and Zoe's testimonial to find out why they chose Hanze, and how they managed the workload in this first year of study.
“ If you want to experience something completely different, interactive, practical and enjoyable then come here for sure. ”
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