Tuition fees
Your tuition fees depend on your nationality. And whether you’ve studied in the Netherlands before. Exchange students from partner universities pay tuition to their home institution only.
EU/EEA or non-EU/EEA?
EU/EEA stands for European Union / European Economic Area. Do you have a passport for one of these countries or for Switzerland? Then you are considered an EU/EEA citizen. Do you have a passport for another country? Then you are considered a non-EU/EEA citizen. Want to check if your country is part of the EU or EEA? Go to the site of the Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND).
Tuition fees 2024-2025
Bachelor degrees
Tuition fees for bachelor degrees in the 2024-2025 academic year.
Have you already earned a bachelor degree in the Netherlands? Then you have to pay the higher tuition fees (non-EU/EEA).
| EU/EEA + Suriname | NON-EU/EEA | |
| Automotive Engineering | € 2,530 | € 10,270 |
| Chemistry | € 2,530 | € 10,270 |
| Communication | € 2,530 | € 8,750 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | € 2,530 | € 10,270 |
| Embedded Systems Engineering | € 2,530 | € 10,270 |
| International Business | € 2,530 | € 8,750 |
| International Social Work | € 2,530 | € 8,750 |
| Life Sciences | € 2,530 | € 10,270 |
| Mechanical Engineering | € 2,530 | € 10,270 |
Go to the DUO website for more info about tuition fees.
Master degrees
Below are the tuition fees for master degrees in the 2024-2025 academic year. The fees are the same whether you do the program in full-time or part-time. Have you already earned a master degree in the Netherlands? Then you have to pay the higher tuition fees (non-EU/EEA).
| EU/EEA + Suriname | NON-EU/EEA | |
| Circular Economy | € 2,530 | € 8,750 |
| Engineering Systems | € 2,530 | € 10,270 |
| Molecular Life Sciences | € 2,530 | € 10,270 |
Go to the DUO website for more info about tuition fees.
Tuition fees 2025-2026
Bachelor degrees
Tuition fees for bachelor degrees in the 2025-2026 academic year.
Have you already earned a bachelor degree in the Netherlands? Then you have to pay the higher tuition fees (non-EU/EEA).
| EU/EEA + Suriname | Non-EU | ||
| Automotive Engineering | € 2,601 | € 10,560 | |
| Chemistry | € 2,601 | € 10,560 | |
| Communication | € 2,601 | € 9,000 | |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | € 2,601 | € 10,560 | |
| Embedded Systems Engineering | € 2,601 | € 10,560 | |
| International Business | € 2,601 | € 9,000 | |
| International Social Work | € 2,601 | € 9,000 | |
| Life Sciences | € 2,601 | € 10,560 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | € 2,601 | € 10,560 |
Go to the DUO website for more info about tuition fees.
Master degrees
Below are the tuition fees for master degrees in the 2025-2026 academic year. The fees are the same whether you do the program in full-time or part-time. Have you already earned a master degree in the Netherlands? Then you have to pay the higher tuition fees (non-EU/EEA).
| EU/EEA + Suriname | Non-EU | ||
| Circular Economy | € 2,601 | € 9,000 | |
| Engineering Systems | € 2,601 | € 10,560 | |
| Molecular Life Sciences | € 2,601 | € 10,560 |
Go to the DUO website for more info about tuition fees.
Tuition fees - exchange programs
Are you studying at one of HAN’s partner universities? Then you don’t have to pay a fee to take an exchange program at HAN. You simply pay the regular tuition at your home institution. Is your university a HAN partner? Check the partners list.
Online Open Day
The Open Day on 29 March is online, so you can join from anywhere in the world. The program? You decide! Talk to students and lecturers from your favorite degree program and discover if HAN is the right choice for you. Or join our general chat and ask us everything you want to know about admission, housing, visas and scholarships. All from the comfort of your own home! The best part? You don't even have to sign up. Just click on the link to join a session. Easy!
Payment
You have to pay your tuition fees before you start your program at HAN. But how does that work? How you pay depends on which type of bank account you have. Also good to know: you can pay in full or in installments. Handy!
Cost of Living
Living abroad comes with many questions - including money questions. What's the cost of living in the Netherlands? How do the costs compare to other Dutch cities? And how can you save money as an international student at HAN? We got you! Read more to find out about the cost of living in Arnhem and Nijmegen and discover valuable tips and tricks.
Do I need financial guarantee?
As well as tuition fees, non-EU/EEA students also have to pay a financial guarantee. It's to make sure you have enough money to live and study in the Netherlands. After all, the cost of living in the Netherlands can be quite different from your home country. The financial guarantee is part of the visa process and only applies to students wishing to do a bachelor or master program in full-time.
Scholarships
HAN offers financial aid to talented bachelor students. Are you an outstanding achiever from outside the EU/EEA? Perhaps you’re eligible for one of the HAN scholarships.
