Bachelor Communication
The program starts 1 September 2023 and 1 February 2024
A communication degree at the International School of Business opens up a world of possibilities. After all, every company and every organization in the world has a message. Your challenge as a communication specialist? To get that message across so people will listen.
Why study Communication at HAN?
Renowned business school
The International School of Business in Arnhem has decades of experience in educating professionals for the world of international business.
Linked to professional field
A committee of communication professionals advises us on the program. This keeps it relevant and up-to-date.
Intake in February or September
You can join the Communication program in either February or September. Whatever works best for you!
Study abroad
In your 3rd year you study abroad for 1 semester at one of our 120 partner universities.
Small groups
Groups are kept small. Why? To give you lots of opportunities to interact during class.
ISB Talent Event
Ambitious? Enter the exciting Talent Event and present your group project to an international panel of professors.
Program: What do you learn?
This Bachelor of Arts in Communication covers all aspects of this broad field. You learn the latest theories on branding, public relations and marketing. You also study a foreign language. And practical experience? From the very start of this degree you work on group projects for actual clients. What's more, 1 whole year of your studies is devoted to getting international work experience.
Careers: What can you do with a communication degree?
With a Bachelor of Arts in Communication, you’re a qualified communication specialist. You know how to communicate effectively with different target groups. From customers and shareholders, to government agencies and the community. Where you’ll work? An advertising agency, publishing house or PR firm, for instance. Or at the marketing or communication department of a larger organization.
25 March 2023: Online Open Day
The Open Day on 25 March is online, so you can join from anywhere in the world. Talk to students and lecturers from Communication. Sit in on one of the many talk shows and get the ins and outs on admission, housing, visas and scholarships. And ask all your questions. All from the comfort of your own home. You don't even need to sign up. Simply click on the link to join one of our live sessions. Too easy!
Students as partners: Dutch way of learning
The atmosphere in a Dutch classroom is quite informal and your lecturers are easy to talk to. In fact, at Dutch universities like HAN, you’re seen as a partner in the learning process. Class sizes are small and your lecturers encourage you to actively participate in class. To ask questions. To give your own opinion. They also stimulate you to be creative. And to discover things for yourself.
Communication in numbers
International School of Business
HAN's International School of Business (ISB) is a renowned business school in the Netherlands. We work closely with our partners from other universities and the international business community. Our aim? To give you a high-quality and engaging business education. To inspire you to learn and grow. Both during your studies and beyond. So, no matter what the future holds, you will succeed in any business setting.
From local to global, always international: The ISB community
The ISB community is a place to broaden your horizons. To get the most out of yourself. And to change the world around you. Become a member of the Photography Club or the Debate Team. Play volleyball, soccer and basketball with students from all over the world. Or go to one of the many masterclasses organized by students. Check out the community on this website and Instagram. There you'll find upcoming events and trips, stories by students, alumni experiences, travel inspiration and daily updates.
A home away from home: International School of Business
What's the ISB campus like? How's the atmosphere and how are the people? Watch this video to find out. It's made by our Communication students, by the way! Credits to Trung Duc Pham and Harley Vu Anh Nhu.
Why study in Holland?
Planning to study in Holland? Holland has a large population of international students so you won’t feel alone. In fact, 1 in 10 students at Dutch universities is an international student. Why do so many international students pursue their education at universities in Holland? Because Holland has excellent, affordable higher education. It also has a thriving economy (18th in the world) so there are plenty of job opportunities. What’s more, the Dutch are open-minded and almost everyone speaks English.
Discover the city of Arnhem
Arnhem is the green and bustling capital of the province of Gelderland. With a population of around 160,000, the city has plenty to offer. Whether you’re into fashion or history, museums or pubs, concerts or nightclubs. And with its lovely green surroundings, you can also enjoy nature at its best. Safe and friendly student cities are just one of the 7 reasons to study at HAN.
The location
HAN Arnhem campus
Ruitenberglaan 31
6826 CC Arnhem
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