Bachelor
Communication
★ StudyPath verdict
6.5/10
Best for students seeking hands-on skills in marketing, PR, advertising and branding at a university of applied sciences. Weigh the practical project focus against more academic or research-driven communication degrees elsewhere.
Tuition · Intl
↗€9,320
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
4 years
240 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Aug 26
Language
English
IELTS 6+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2021
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗229
DUO ↓51% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗16:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Any VWO
profile required ↗
Satisfaction
↗3.8/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗93%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€2,627
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
?
no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 27 Jun 2026
About this program
Bachelor programme at HAN University of Applied Sciences (Arnhem). Leads to Bachelor. Field: Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts. Duration 4 years. 240 ECTS. Tuition €9,320/yr.
English240 ECTSBachelorField area: EconomicsSector: Taal en CommunicatieCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeBachelor
Teaching formats
Case studyGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentOral presentationProjectResearch proposalSelf-evaluation
About HAN University of Applied Sciences
HAN University of Applied Sciences has campuses in Arnhem and Nijmegen with about 35,000 students. Known for strong programs in healthcare, automotive, and business, with excellent facilities including one of the best automotive labs in the Netherlands.
Living in Arnhem
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€480/mo
Monthly total
€700–€1,300
Cost of living
Medium
Population
164k
Historic, green, and practical. Arnhem is surrounded by beautiful nature, including the famous Hoge Veluwe National Park. The city has a more laid-back atmosphere than western cities, with a focus on practical education and quality of life.
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Year 3 tracks
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: communicatiewetenschappen
Median starting salary (field)€2,627/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating93%
Months to a substantial job20
Working in their own field70%
Permanent contract38%
Satisfied with their job3.8/5
Where bachelor graduates continue
Communicatie- & Informatiewetenschappen17%
Projectmanagement11%
Strategische Communicatie (joint degree)11%
Communicatiewetenschap10%
Top graduate occupations (field)
Specialisten reclame en marketing19%
Vakspecialisten website-ontwikkeling en -beheer18%
Specialisten public relations16%
Administratief medewerkers, algemeen4%
Vertegenwoordigers, accountmanagers retail en exportmanagers3%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Continue to year 268%
Complete this degree55%
Continue studying after graduating15%
Women among first-years84%
Say workload is “just right”66%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.8/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 335 respondents
Content & set-up3.6
Teachers3.6
Atmosphere4.2
Involvement & contact3.6
Study guidance3.9
Testing & assessment3.5
Facilities3.7
Career preparation3.7
Teachers' English3.8
Would choose again3.7
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- IELTS overall band: 6
- TOEFL computer based: 213
- TOEFL internet based: 80
Scholarships
HAN NL ScholarshipBachelor max. €12,500 for non-EU/EEA students
HAN Honors ScholarshipBachelor max. €7,500 for non-EU/EEA students who did not receive the HAN NL Scholarship in year 1
Internships
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