Admission and Finances
Curious about the admission requirements for Embedded Systems Engineering? Get the details here. Also learn about the tuition fees, scholarships and the application process.

Admission requirements
To be accepted into Embedded Systems Engineering at HAN, you need to meet 2 main admission requirements: your prior education and English fluency. It’s also important that Embedded Systems Engineering is the right choice for you. That’s why you also go through a matching process.
Apply in 7 steps
Are you ready to enroll in Embedded Systems 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. Check out our page about tuition fees for more information.
Tuition fees for Embedded Systems Engineering |
2022-23 |
2023-24 |
EU/EEA + Suriname: 1st-time student 1st time at university or university of applied sciences in the Netherlands. Fee applies for 1 year only. |
€ 1,105 | € 1,157 |
EU/EEA + Suriname: continuing student Previously enrolled at university or university of applied sciences in the Netherlands. No bachelor degree yet. |
€ 2,209 | € 2,314 |
Student with degree from Dutch institution Already earned bachelor degree from Dutch university or university of applied sciences. |
€ 8,965 | € 9,400 |
Non-EU/EEA Nationality outside the EU/EEA |
€ 8,965 | € 9,400 |
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 Embedded Systems Engineering at HAN University of Applied Sciences? 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
Planning to study in the Netherlands? As a rule of thumb, you need about €1000 a month as a student in Arnhem or Nijmegen to live comfortably. Want to know more about monthly expenses and how to save money? Read more on our cost of living page. Are you interested in combining study with work? Check out our page about working in the Netherlands.
What | Approx. cost per month |
Renting a furnished room + utilities | €400 to €675 |
Groceries | €220 |
Health insurance | €130 |
Books and study materials | €350 (1st Year) |
Public transport | €50 to €100 |
Mobile phone | €20 |
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Practical information
Want to learn more about visas, student accommodation and insurance? Get all the practical info on the next page.
