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European Master in Renewable Energy
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Tuition · Intl
↗€9,750
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
1.5 year
90 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Jul 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2022
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗92
DUO ↑35% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗18:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
22 bachelor routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗4.1/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗95%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€3,480
/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
Do you want to share your energy talent to move to a sustainable world? Then, the Master in Renewable Energy at Hanze University of Applied Sciences (Hanze) is something for you!
The aim of the European master in Renewable Energy (EMRE) is to train post-graduate students to fill the gap between the growing industry demand for specialised RE expertise and the skills available in the job market.
EUREC Agency together with leading European Universities involved in renewable energy education and training have responded to this demand through the development of the European Master in Renewable Energy.
EUREC selected Hanze to be the first University of Applied Sciences to offer the Master in Renewable Energy, because of its good facilities and research in the field of energy. It boasts extensive professional and academic networks both in and outside the Netherlands.
The northern part of the Netherlands has outstanding expertise in energy transition. Thanks to decades of experience with gas transitions, this region has developed into a true energy hub with a strong national and international network. Hanze is located at the heart of this energy region, where energy is a recognised top sector.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English90 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: Engineering & TechnologySector: TechniekCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Case studyComputer assignmentsDesign projectField tripGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentIntegration module
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
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: milieutechnologie
Median starting salary (field)€3,480/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating95%
Months to a substantial job3
Working in their own field81%
Permanent contract61%
Satisfied with their job3.9/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Bedrijfs- en organisatieanalisten22%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree91%
Women among first-years13%
Say workload is “just right”56%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4.1/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 9 respondents
Content & set-up3.9
Teachers4.3
Atmosphere4.9
Involvement & contact4
Testing & assessment3.8
Facilities4.4
Career preparation4
Teachers' English4.7
Would choose again4.6
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C1
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C2
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- IELTS listening: 6
- IELTS reading: 6
- IELTS writing: 6
- IELTS speaking: 6
- TOEFL paper based: 575
Internships
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