Keuzegids 2027: HAN counts 11 top-rated degree programs

The Keuzegids Hbo provides insight into the quality and study success in bachelor and associate degree programs across the Netherlands. Programs are compared within the full-time, part-time, and work-study categories based on student evaluations from the National Student Survey (NSS) as well as national figures on study success, enrollment, and the labor market.

Industrial Engineering & Management earned Top Programs status for the first time this year, both in its bachelor and associate degree formats. Health Care Management also returned to the list after a one-year absence.

Dental Hygiene and Civil Engineering maintained their strong performance, receiving Top Program status for the thirteenth time. And the School of Education now counts four Top Programs, reflecting the consistent quality of its teacher education offerings.

Two HAN programs also achieved the highest score in their categories nationwide. Teacher Education in Health Care and Welfare leads with 93 points, while Learning & Development in Organisations ranks first among Human Resources programs with 91 points.

The annual Keuzegids hbo helps prospective students compare degree programs across the Netherlands. Rankings are based on factors including student satisfaction, study progress, graduation rates and career prospects after graduation.

HAN received a three-star overall rating, placing it among the country's larger universities of applied sciences with solid overall performance. Its associate degree programs also received a three-star rating.

Students at HAN can choose from a wide range of practice-based programs in fields including engineering, business, health, social studies, education and applied sciences, all designed to prepare graduates for a rapidly changing labour market.