

Hanze University of Applied Sciences, located in Groningen, is known as one of the largest and oldest universities of applied sciences in the Netherlands. It offers various Bachelor’s and Masterâs degree courses in English and German, focusing on business, communication, engineering, health/sports, and arts. The institution currently has an estimated number of 30,000 students and 3,000 employees. In 2020, Hanze UAS was ranked as the best university of applied sciences in the Netherlands by national ranking Elsevier, which considers both the opinions of students and experts in the field of higher education.
Hanze UAS offers profession-orientated education. In international project groups composed of students from all over the world, you apply theory to practice and tackle real-life issues that companies in your field face. All bachelorâs programmes include internships, during which you spend a semester working at a company of your choice, allowing you to build your CV and gain valuable work experience while still being a student.
Show moreBack in my time the university was sufficient and trying to learn from it’s mistakes. Nothing is perfect and that was also the case here, but overall the communication towards and with students was up to good standards. Loved the dynamic of the international students and hope they will continue down that route. The teachers were good with the occasional personal struggles.
View moreBased on my experience as a student, I cannot recommend this programme.
I found the environment unprofessional and, at times, hostile. Concerns were often handled through informal conversations rather than transparent procedures. I was contacted on my private phone instead of being invited to formal meetings, and some discussions about my place in the programme took place in inappropriate settings. I also experienced a formal exam being used to raise personal criticisms.
The experience had a serious impact on my mental wellbeing. As an international student paying high tuition fees, I expected professionalism, fairness, and support, but instead I felt isolated and poorly treated.
The biggest lessons I took away were to document important conversations and understand that unspoken expectations can matter more than official rules.
View moreNice international atmosphere, friendly people, the material is very detailed and you can understand everything very easily. Teachers are helpful and always can give you advices, connect you with people. etc.
View moreThe campus offers a lively and welcoming atmosphere with plenty of activities, clubs, and events to get involved in,there’s always something happening that suits different interests.
The professors were approachable, and genuinely invested in helping students succeed both academically and professionally. Their guidance and encouragement made studying more engaging and rewarding.Hanze University provided a strong academic foundation and also an energetic community that made my time there unforgettable.
My experience was clear and the team was helpful. It would be better if the classes were adapted better to the program. It also would be better if the teachers tried to adapt to the students more. The campus experience was fine but some things stayed chaotic.
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