Its roots dating back to the Minerva Academy, the first art school of the Netherlands founded in 1798, Hanze University of Applied Sciences (Hanze UAS) is a pioneering education center combining its deep-rooted history with modern innovation. Being the largest university of applied sciences in the region with approximately 30,000 students, the institution is known for the practice-oriented education it offers in strategic fields such as Energy, Healthy Ageing, and Entrepreneurship. Its advanced laboratories and innovation centers located on the Zernike Campus allow students to produce solutions to real-world problems during their education.


Adopting internationalization as a fundamental value, Hanze UAS offers a multicultural and inclusive environment to students coming from all over the world. It aims to raise its students not only as professionals but also as world citizens adding value to society. Thanks to its curriculum intertwined with the sector, internship opportunities, and "Centres of Applied Research," graduates make a strong start to their careers as experienced individuals possessing a global vision.

Department / Fee Notices
  1. NL Scholarship and Minerva Scholarship opportunities worth €1,666 per year are offered to students enrolling in art departments.
  2. Please note that university fees may vary from term to term. This will be confirmed in your application.

Departments Duration Language Annual Fee
Classical Music 4 Years English EUR 9639.00
Design 4 Years English EUR 9639.00
Energy and Power Politics 4 Years English EUR 9639.00
Fine Arts 4 Years English EUR 9639.00
International Business 3 Years English EUR 9639.00
International Business 4 Years English EUR 9639.00
International Communication 4 Years English EUR 9639.00
International Facility Management 4 Years English EUR 9639.00
International Finance and Control 4 Years English EUR 9639.00
Jazz 4 Years English EUR 9639.00
Marketing Management 4 Years English EUR 9639.00
Mechanical Engineering 3 Years English EUR 9639.00
Mechatronics 4 Years English EUR 9639.00
Physiotherapy 4 Years English EUR 9639.00
Popular Culture 4 Years English EUR 9639.00
Sensors and Smart Systems 4 Years English EUR 9639.00
Sports Studies 3 Years English EUR 9639.00

Departments Duration Language Annual Fee
Data Science for Life Sciences 2 Years English EUR 9639.00
Energy for Society 1.5 Years English EUR 9639.00
Interdisciplinary Business Professional 1 Year English EUR 9639.00
International Business and Management 1.5 Years English EUR 9639.00
International Communication 1.5 Years English EUR 9639.00
Interrelational Art Practices 2 Years English EUR 9639.00
Materials in Artistic Practices 2 Years English EUR 9639.00
Media, Art, Design and Technology 2 Years English EUR 9639.00
Music 2 Years English EUR 9639.00
Painting 2 Years English EUR 9639.00
Renewable Energy 1.5 Years English EUR 9639.00
Smart Systems Engineering 1.5 Years English EUR 9639.00
Sustainable Energy System Management 1.5 Years English EUR 9639.00
Notices

* The Application Deadline Varies by Department

** Additional Documents May Be Requested by Departments

*** The YKS requirement applies to students in Türkiye. International students will be evaluated according to the examination systems and admission criteria of their respective countries.

  • CV
  • English Proficiency Certificate (B2)
  • High School Diploma and Transcripts
  • Motivation Letter
  • Passport

  • CV
  • English Proficiency Certificate (C1)
  • Motivation Letter
  • Passport
  • University Diploma and Transcript
Hanze University of Applied Sciences