HAN University of Applied Sciences
About
HAN University of Applied Sciences in Arnhem teaches engineering, business, and health sciences for €9,200/year — below average for Dutch applied-sciences universities. IELTS 6.0 keeps entry accessible, Arnhem is cheaper to live in than Amsterdam or Rotterdam, and graduates get the Zoekjaar year plus €5,000 Holland Scholarship.
Arnhem is a mid-sized, underrated city east of Amsterdam with a bohemian edge and much lower rents. The Rhine runs through it, and there's a genuine cultural scene—galleries, indie cinema, live music. It feels less touristy than the big four cities, more like real Netherlands.
Application deadlines
- SeptemberApr 01
Non-EU standard. Arnhem (engineering) and Nijmegen (health/business) campuses.
Accommodation
Affordable compared to Randstad cities. ArtEZ and HAN both in Arnhem.
SourceScholarships
- 🏛Holland Scholarship (€5,000)
Holland Scholarship: one-time €5,000 first-year grant for non-EU students. Apply directly to the institution. BY eligibility uncertain for 2026 intake.
National funding for this destination
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Why this works
- Netherlands grants a 1-year Zoekjaar orientation permit after graduation, letting you job-hunt across the EU legally.
- Tuition of €9,200/year is below average for Dutch universities of applied sciences, reducing total degree cost.
- IELTS 6.0 entry threshold is accessible for CIS applicants without elite language scores.
- Holland Scholarship offers a €5,000 one-time grant in year one — available to RU, UA, KZ, and UZ students.
- Arnhem is a mid-size, affordable Dutch city with lower private housing costs than Amsterdam or Rotterdam.
- HAN covers engineering, business, and health sciences — three high-demand fields with strong EU labour-market relevance.
What to check
- Russian students face SWIFT transfer restrictions to the Netherlands — paying tuition requires intermediary services.
- Belarusian students have no confirmed standard visa pathway to the Netherlands as of 2026.
- HAN is a university of applied sciences; its applied bachelor diploma carries less brand weight than a research university degree for some employers.
- Arnhem is a small city with a limited international job market, which complicates Zoekjaar job searches after graduation.
- Private housing in the Netherlands costs €700–1,500/month and availability is tight — accommodation is not guaranteed.
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