Bachelor
International Communication
★ StudyPath verdict
7.2/10
Best for students seeking hands-on international communication skills in PR, marketing, media and consultancy; practical 4-year HBO programme at a reputable UAS with good facilities but limited detailed public career-outcome data.
Tuition · Intl
↗€9,639
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
4 years
240 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Aug 26
Language
English
IELTS 6+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2024
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗159
DUO ↓65% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗18:1
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: 26 Jun 2026
About this program
Bachelor programme at Hanze University of Applied Sciences (Groningen). Leads to Bachelor of Arts. Field: Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts. Duration 4 years. 240 ECTS. Tuition €9,639/yr.
English240 ECTSBachelor of ArtsField area: EconomicsSector: Taal en CommunicatieCode 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 Groningen
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€450/mo
Monthly total
€800–€1,400
Cost of living
Medium
Population
234k
Young, vibrant, and welcoming. Groningen has a laid-back northern Dutch charm combined with the energy of a true student city. The compact city center is easy to navigate by bike, and the local community is known for being friendly and open to international students.
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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.
Honours Talent ProgrammeHonourstraject
Students who want to opt for an extra challenge can apply for the Honours Talent Programme, which is 30 ECTS on top of your regular bachelor's programme.
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
?No curriculum data yet
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 263%
Complete this degree46%
Continue studying after graduating13%
Women among first-years77%
Say workload is “just right”65%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.8/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 275 respondents
Content & set-up3.8
Teachers3.9
Atmosphere4.2
Involvement & contact3.9
Study guidance4
Testing & assessment3.8
Facilities4.1
Career preparation4
Teachers' English4.1
Would choose again3.8
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- IELTS overall band: 6
- TOEFL paper based: 550
- TOEFL computer based: 213
- TOEFL internet based: 80
Scholarships
?No data yet
Internships
?No data yet
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