OpenFieldFounded in 1798, Hanze University of Applied Sciences (Hanzehogeschool Groningen) is the oldest multi-sector university of applied sciences in the Netherlands. Situated in the vibrant knowledge city of Groningen, Hanze is a northern European leader in applied energy transition research (at the internationally acclaimed EnTranCe Centre of Expertise for Energy Transition), healthy ageing at the Zernike Campus, international business, and digital society solutions. With students from over 100 countries, Hanze delivers rigorous professional master's programs and collaborative applied research fellowships.
Review checked academic pathways and funding options below:
Prestigious Dutch government and university-funded scholarship providing financial assistance to talented international students from outside the European Economic Area admitted to Hanze master's programs.
Prestigious European EUREC Master's program delivered across partner European institutions, providing hands-on training in solar photovoltaic systems, wind turbine engineering, and grid integration at EnTranCe.
Two-year applied Master's program bridging big data analytics, machine learning, and biological genomics, preparing graduates for biomedical data science roles in pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.
Collaborative applied doctoral research at the EnTranCe testing facility on the Zernike Campus, developing regional green hydrogen distribution, biomethane production, and smart hybrid electricity grids.
Applied research post investigating the extraction of high-value green chemicals and bio-based composite polymers from regional agricultural by-products and plant proteins.
Ten-week hands-on clinical and technology internship developing wearable sensor technologies and physical exercise interventions to support independent living among geriatric populations.
Senior academic role teaching in international renewable energy Master's programs and leading applied industry research projects at EnTranCe on hydrogen electrolysis, fuel cell systems, and local energy communities.
Tuition for non-EU/EEA international students in Master of Science programs at Hanze is approximately €8,500 to €15,000 per year (statutory tuition of €2,601/year applies to EU/EEA citizens). Outstanding international applicants are eligible for the prestigious NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship) providing €5,000 to €10,000 in living support, as well as Hanze Scholarship tuition waivers.
Distinguished researchers and laboratory heads at Hanze University of Applied Sciences:
Professor of Energy Transition and Leading Researcher at EnTranCe · Energy Transition, Hydrogen Economy, Decentralized Energy Systems, Smart Grids
Professor of Transition Bioeconomy · Biobased Materials, Circular Agriculture, Green Chemistry, Biomass Valorization
Professor of Medical Leadership and Innovation · Healthy Ageing, Healthcare Innovation, Clinical Leadership, Integrated Care
Facts reflect official Hanze University of Applied Sciences documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Degree admissions, scholarship awards, and employment positions are subject to formal university review. OpenField does not charge students application fees.
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