Bachelor
Sensor Technology
★ StudyPath verdict
6.5/10
Best for practical-minded students passionate about sensors, IoT, and smart systems design at an applied sciences university in Groningen. Trade-off: limited detailed public information on exact curriculum tracks and graduate employment out
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 2020
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗106
DUO ↓45% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗18:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Any VWO
profile + subjects ↗
Satisfaction
↗3.6/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗98%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€3,187
/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: 23 Jun 2026
About this program
The Electrical and Electronic Engineering programme offers plenty of elective options. After the common first-year phase, you choose the specialisation (major) that best suits your interests and what you want to do. Besides Electronics, you can specialise in Sensor Technology or Mechatronics. So whether you want to tackle the full spectrum of electronics, sensors or mechanics, Hanze UAS has the right degree programme for you!
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English240 ECTSBachelor of ScienceField area: Engineering & TechnologySector: TechniekCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeBachelor
Teaching formats
Computer assignmentsDesign projectField tripGroup assignmentLab workLectureOral presentationPortfolio
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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Year 3 tracks
?No data yet
Curriculum
Course structure by year
?No curriculum data yet
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: elektrotechniek algemeen
Median starting salary (field)€3,187/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating98%
Months to a substantial job3
Working in their own field90%
Permanent contract76%
Satisfied with their job4.1/5
Where bachelor graduates continue
Electrical Engineering40%
Engineering Systems12%
Top graduate occupations (field)
Elektrotechnisch ingenieurs29%
Softwareontwikkelaars17%
Elektronica- en hardware ingenieurs11%
Industrieel ingenieurs en productie-ingenieurs5%
Applicatieprogrammeurs5%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Continue to year 273%
Complete this degree28%
Continue studying after graduating10%
Women among first-years8%
Say workload is “just right”50%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.6/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 145 respondents
Content & set-up3.5
Teachers3.6
Atmosphere4.1
Involvement & contact3.7
Study guidance3.9
Testing & assessment3.5
Facilities4.1
Career preparation3.5
Teachers' English3.6
Would choose again3.6
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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