★ StudyPath verdict
7.8/10
Best for engineering graduates seeking to innovate in medical devices and health tech; strong integration of biology and engineering but demands rigorous quantitative skills.
Tuition · Intl
↗€24,900
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
2 years
120 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2019
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗262
DUO ↑21% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗25:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
1 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗4.0/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗93%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€3,226
/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
How can you develop innovative medical devices that improve patient care? How do you combine engineering with biology to advance health technology? If you want to solve real-world challenges in medical technology, the Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering (BME) at the University of Groningen is the perfect fit.What to expect from the MSc programme Biomedical Engineering✔ Gain expertise in medical imaging, implants, tissue engineering, and rehabilitation technology✔ Work at the intersection of microelectronics, IT, mechanics, and biology✔ Collaborate in multidisciplinary teams with doctors, engineers, and biologists✔ Embedded within the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) with access to cutting-edge facilitiesIn this Master's programme, you will dive deep into topics such as imaging techniques, physiological control engineering, implant design, infection prevention, and medical ethics. You'll develop a broad understanding of medical and biological sciences, preparing you to design the next generation of health technologies. This English-taught programme offers a unique blend of engineering and medical expertise, with a strong focus on practical applications in collaboration with UMCG.Choose from the following tracks:Medical Device DesignBiomaterials Science and EngineeringMedical ImagingWant to learn more?Visit us at the Master's WeekSubscribe to our monthly newslette
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English120 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: Engineering & TechnologySector: TechniekCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
About University of Groningen
Founded in 1614, the University of Groningen is the second oldest university in the Netherlands with over 33,000 students. Known for its vibrant student city atmosphere (1 in 4 residents is a student), excellent research output, and 4 Nobel Prize laureates including Ben Feringa (Chemistry 2016).
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
Medical Device DesignSpecialisation
The track Medical Device Design deals with the design of innovative Medical Devices that will contribute to prevention of health decline, to better diagnostics and to better therap…
Biomaterials Science and EngineeringSpecialisation
This track is concerned with the design, development, analysis, assessment and application of innovative biomaterials for body function restoration and enhancement of implant effic…
Medical ImagingSpecialisation
In the track Medical Imaging the student learns the underlying principles and the instrumentation used in current diagnostic imaging and therapy.
There are three themes where this…
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
Year 160 ECTS
Year 1
- Core courses (various 5 ECTS modules)
- Biomaterials focus
- Medical imaging and instrumentation
Year 260 ECTS
Year 2
- Advanced courses and electives
- Internship / research project
- Master's thesis
120 ECTS total · semester-by-semesterSource ↗
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Below average job-market outlookfield: biomedische wetenschappen
Median starting salary (field)€3,226/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating93%
Months to a substantial job5
Working in their own field80%
Permanent contract28%
Satisfied with their job3.8/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Professoren en andere onderwijsgevenden in het hoger onderwijs31%
Biologen, botanici, zoölogen e.d.14%
Bedrijfs- en organisatieanalisten7%
Medisch specialisten6%
Laboratoriumtechnici (geneeskunde en pathologie)4%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree78%
Women among first-years54%
Say workload is “just right”60%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 29 respondents
Content & set-up3.8
Teachers4.1
Atmosphere4
Involvement & contact4
Study guidance4.1
Testing & assessment3.9
Facilities3.9
Career preparation3.6
Teachers' English4.2
Would choose again3.8
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- IELTS: 6.5
- TOEFL iBT: 90
Scholarships
Internships
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