Bachelor
Human Resource Management
★ StudyPath verdict
7.2/10
Best for practical-minded students wanting hands-on international HR skills at a Dutch university of applied sciences. Weigh the applied focus against fewer research opportunities than traditional universities.
Tuition · Intl
↗€9,360
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
4 years
240 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Aug 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.0+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2023
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗21
DUO ↓72% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗18:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.0
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Any VWO
profile required ↗
Satisfaction
↗3.9/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗97%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€2,917
/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: 24 Jun 2026
About this program
Bachelor programme at Saxion University of Applied Sciences (Enschede). Leads to Bachelor of Arts. Field: Economics, commerce, management and accounting. Duration 4 years. 240 ECTS. Tuition €9,360/yr.
English240 ECTSBachelor of ArtsField area: EconomicsSector: Economie en BedrijfCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeBachelor
Teaching formats
Case studyField tripGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentInternshipLectureLiterature study
About Hanze University of Applied Sciences
Hanze University of Applied Sciences in Groningen is one of the largest HBO institutions in the Netherlands with about 30,000 students. Sharing the student city with University of Groningen, it offers practical education in business, healthcare, arts, and technology with strong emphasis on sustainable energy.
Living in Enschede
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€400/mo
Monthly total
€700–€1,250
Cost of living
Low
Population
160k
Relaxed, green, and community-oriented. Enschede offers a slower pace of life than western cities, with easy access to nature and a strong sense of community. The German border proximity adds an international element.
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Tracks from HOVI
Honours Talentprogramma ↗Honourstraject
Het Honours Talentprogramma biedt getalenteerde en gemotiveerde studenten ruimte om zich bovenop het gewone programma te verbreden en te verdiepen.
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
Year 160 ECTS
Propaedeutic Year
- Introduction to HRM
- Psychology & People Management
- Communication Skills
- Staffing and Rewarding
- Financial Literacy
- Intercultural Skills
- HR Business Management
- Management & Organisation
- Research Skills
- Introduction to labour law
- Homegroups
- Performance Management and Development
Year 260 ECTS
Global Engagement
- Decent Work and Sustainable Growth
- Health and Well-being
- Governance, Law and Ethics
- Industry and Innovation
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Lifelong Learning
- Career Coaching
- HR Analytics
- Learning Organizations
- Strategic HRM Lab
- Leading Change Lab
Year 3
Interdisciplinary & Minor
- Smart Solutions Semester or Internship
- Minor (often abroad)
Year 4
Graduation Internship
- 10-month HR internship
- Portfolio of professional products
240 ECTS total · semester-by-semesterSource ↗
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Below average job-market outlookfield: personeelswerk
Median starting salary (field)€2,917/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating97%
Months to a substantial job5
Working in their own field82%
Permanent contract55%
Satisfied with their job3.9/5
Where bachelor graduates continue
Business Administration15%
Human Resource Studies12%
Beleid, Communicatie en Organisatie7%
Projectmanagement6%
Top graduate occupations (field)
Specialisten personeels- en loopbaanontwikkeling46%
Medewerkers personeelsadministratie27%
Arbeidsbemiddelaars en uitzendbureaumedewerkers5%
Loonadministrateurs2%
Beleidsadviseurs1%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Continue to year 266%
Complete this degree43%
Continue studying after graduating18%
Women among first-years67%
Say workload is “just right”78%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.9/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 200 respondents
Content & set-up4
Teachers4.1
Atmosphere4.3
Involvement & contact4
Study guidance4.2
Testing & assessment4
Facilities4
Career preparation4.2
Teachers' English3.8
Would choose again4
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- IELTS overall band: 6.0
- TOEFL paper based: 550
- TOEFL internet based: 80
- TOEIC: 670
Internships
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