Admission and Finances
Interested in studying Automotive Engineering at HAN? Want to know if you meet the admission requirements? Find out here. Also learn about the tuition fees, scholarships and the application process.
Admission requirements
To be accepted into Automotive Engineering at HAN, you need to meet 2 main admission requirements: your prior education and English fluency. It’s also important that Automotive Engineering is the right choice for you. That’s why you also go through the Matching process.
Apply in 7 steps
Are you ready to enroll in Automotive Engineering? Here we guide you through the 7 steps of the application process.
Tuition Fees
Your tuition fee depends on your nationality. And whether you’ve studied in the Netherlands before. Nationalities within the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) generally pay a lower tuition fee. The table below shows this as EU/EEA. This includes all EU countries plus Norway, Lichtenstein, Iceland and Switzerland. Students from Suriname also pay this lower fee.
Note: tuition fees for 2021-2022 were lowered because of decisions made by the government and HAN regarding the coronacrisis.
Tuition fees for Automotive Engineering |
2021-22 |
2022-23 |
EU/EEA + Suriname: 1st-time student 1st time at university or university of applied sciences in the Netherlands. Fee applies for 1 year only. |
€ 542 | €1,105 |
EU/EEA + Suriname: continuing student Previously enrolled at university or university of applied sciences in the Netherlands. No bachelor degree yet. |
€1,084 | €2,209 |
Student with degree from Dutch institution Already earned bachelor degree from Dutch university or university of applied sciences. |
€7,714 | €8,965 |
Non-EU/EEA Nationality outside the EU/EEA |
€7,714 | €8,965 |
Financial guarantee (non-EU/EEA)
The cost of living in the Netherlands may be very different from in your home country. That’s why you're required to pay a financial guarantee. This amount covers your tuition fee and your cost of living. Paying this ensures you have sufficient funds to live and study in the Netherlands. The financial guarantee is a requirement of the visa process.
HAN Scholarships
Interested in studying Automotive Engineering? Are you an outstanding student? Perhaps you're eligible for a HAN scholarship. The scholarships are offered in collaboration with the Dutch Ministry of Education and Science.
Cost of living
What | Approx. cost per month |
Renting a furnished room + utilities | €350-€400 |
Food from the grocery store | €180 |
Insurance costs | €100 |
Books and study materials | €950 (1st year) |
Public transport | €50-€100 |
Telephone costs | €30 |
Other expenses depend on your spending patterns. To give you an idea of these costs:
What | Approx. price |
Movie ticket | € 10 |
Meal in a simple café | € 15 |
Coffee/tea or soft drink on a terrace | € 2.50 - € 3.00 |
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Next page: Practical information
Do you know if you need a visa? How do you arrange student accommodation? And what about insurances and public transport? Get all the practical info on the next page.