Bachelor
Sport Studies
★ StudyPath verdict
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Tuition · Intl
↗€9,639
via SKDB 2026 ↗
Duration
3 years
240 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
IELTS 6+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2021
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗184
DUO ↓12% ↗
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
↗97%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€2,630
/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: 9 Jun 2026
About this program
Are you passionate about sports and do you want to make a change? Are you open-minded and do you have strong social skills? Then this unique programme is just the programme for you! Connecting and inspiring people makes you happy. You have a broad interest in the field of sports, healthcare and management. The inspiration and power of sports gives you great opportunities to make a real difference.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English240 ECTSBachelor of ArtsField area: Behaviour & SocietySector: Gedrag en MaatschappijCode 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.
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
?No curriculum data yet
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: sport en bewegen algemeen
Median starting salary (field)€2,630/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating97%
Months to a substantial job20
Working in their own field55%
Permanent contract36%
Satisfied with their job3.8/5
Where bachelor graduates continue
Sport Business & Leadership29%
Sport- en Beweginginnovatie10%
Healthy Ageing Professional8%
Business Administration7%
Top graduate occupations (field)
Sporttrainers en zweminstructeurs16%
Sociaal werkers, groeps- en woonbegeleiders12%
Medewerkers gezondheidsvoorlichting en -opvoeding6%
Vertegenwoordigers, accountmanagers retail en exportmanagers6%
Kinderverzorgers4%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Continue to year 258%
Complete this degree39%
Continue studying after graduating13%
Women among first-years23%
Say workload is “just right”62%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.8/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 184 respondents
Content & set-up3.8
Teachers3.8
Atmosphere4.2
Involvement & contact3.8
Study guidance4.1
Testing & assessment3.7
Facilities4.2
Career preparation4.1
Teachers' English4
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
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Internships
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