Admission and Finances
Interested in studying Life Sciences 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 Life Sciences at HAN, you need to meet 2 main admission requirements: your prior education and English fluency. It’s also important that Life Sciences is the right choice for you. That’s why we ask you to take part in a Matching activity.
Apply in 7 steps
Are you ready to enroll in Life Sciences? 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.
Not sure what your tuition fees apply to your situation? Check out our tuition fees calculator. Within a few clicks, you'll know the exact amount.
Tuition fees for Life Sciences |
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2025-2026 |
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EU/EEA + Suriname: 1st-time student* |
€2,601 | ||
EU/EEA + Suriname: continuing student |
€2,601 | ||
Student with degree from Dutch institution |
TBA | ||
Non-EU/EEA |
TBA |
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 Life Sciences? Are you an outstanding student? Perhaps you're eligible for a HAN scholarship. These 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 €1200 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 | €550 to €775 |
Groceries | €250 |
Health insurance | €100 to €150 |
Books and study materials | €340 (per year) |
Public transport | €50 to €100 |
Mobile phone | €20 |
Get in touch
Questions? Get in touch with our students and staff at one of the upcoming open days, fairs, and webinars. Or schedule a 1:1 meeting. We'll tell you everything you need to know about admission requirements, housing, visa and more.
Contact us
Got a question? Contact us at ASK HAN. We're happy to help!
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.