# Hanze

> public · Groningen · netherlands

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €9000 — verified 2026-06-04
- **IELTS minimum:** 5.5 — verified 2026-06-04
- **Financial proof for a student residence permit:** €13,569 per year (2026, Immigration service (IND) — required amounts: https://ind.nl/en/required-amounts-income-requirements)

**Intakes and deadlines**

| Intake | Deadline | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| September | Apr 01 | Standard non-EU deadline for applied-sciences universities (HBO). Groningen campus. Apply via Studielink. |
| February | Nov 01 | Some programmes (International Business, Media) offer Feb intake. |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-04.

## Profile

- **Country:** netherlands (NL)
- **City:** Groningen
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** business, engineering, health, design
- **Study routes:** applied-sciences
- **Website:** https://www.hanze.nl/eng
- **Address:** Zernikeplein 7, 9747 AS Groningen, Netherlands
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-04

## About

Groningen is a vibrant, bike-friendly university city in the north with a young population and surprisingly cosmopolitan feel. Rents are among the cheapest in the Netherlands, and the student culture is tight—bars and cafés cluster around the Grote Markt. It's less famous than Amsterdam but more fun than you'd expect.

## Strengths

- Tuition of €9,302/year is competitive among Dutch applied-science universities for non-EU students.
- Low IELTS threshold of 5.5 (no subscore below 5.5) makes admission accessible for most CIS applicants.
- Netherlands issues a one-year orientation permit after graduation (Zoekjaar), giving real post-study work time in the EU.
- Hanze covers business, engineering, health, and design — broad field coverage under one applied-sciences institution.
- Holland Scholarship of €5,000 (one-time) is available for non-EU students including RU, UA, KZ, and UZ nationals.
- Groningen is a compact, affordable student city — lower housing costs than Amsterdam or Rotterdam.

## Watch out for

- An applied-sciences degree (HBO) carries lower brand recognition globally than research university diplomas.
- Russian students face a blocked-SWIFT problem — standard bank transfers to the Netherlands are not possible, requiring workarounds.
- Accommodation costs (€450–900/month dorms, up to €1,500 private) add significantly to the total budget.
- Groningen is a small northern city — limited internship market and fewer English-speaking job opportunities than in major Dutch cities.
- Financial proof requirement is €1,130.77/month (12 months = ~€13,569 blocked or sponsored), a high bar for many CIS families.

## Scholarships

- **National schemes:** Holland/NL Scholarship: €5,000 (non-EU/EEA, first year only)
- **Note:** Holland/NL Scholarship available at most NL universities for non-EU/EEA students. BY eligibility uncertain due to EU restrictions.
- **Researched:** 2026-05

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €350–600
- **Private housing:** €350–580
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Groningen
- **How to apply:** SSH Groningen student housing. Most affordable major Dutch city.
- **Notes:** SSH double rooms from €250/mo, studios €350-500.
- **Source:** https://www.studyinholland.nl/practical-matters/housing

## National and EU scholarships for this destination

- [Holland Scholarship](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/holland-scholarship.md) — €5,000 one-time (first year)
- [Orange Tulip Scholarship (OTS)](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/orange-tulip-scholarship.md) — Partial to full tuition (varies by institution)
- [Erasmus+](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-plus.md) — Monthly mobility grant set by the home institution + possible top-ups
- [Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-mundus.md) — Full scholarship: tuition + travel, visa & a monthly living allowance (set per programme)

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