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
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 ↓43% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗20:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.0
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Any VWO
profile required ↗
Satisfaction
↗4.1/5
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: 1 Sept 2026
About this program
Bachelor programme at Saxion University of Applied Sciences (Enschede). Leads to Bachelor of Arts. Field: Economics, commerce, management and accounting. 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 Saxion University of Applied Sciences
Saxion University of Applied Sciences is a university of applied sciences located in Enschede.
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 265%
Complete this degree62%
Continue studying after graduating15%
Women among first-years81%
Say workload is “just right”83%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4.1/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 50 respondents
Content & set-up3.9
Teachers4.3
Atmosphere4.5
Involvement & contact4.1
Study guidance4.3
Testing & assessment3.9
Facilities4.3
Career preparation4.2
Teachers' English3.9
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
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