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European Master in Sustainable Energy System Management

★ StudyPath verdict
7.5/10
Best for students passionate about managing the energy transition through innovative business strategies across Europe. Weigh the multi-institutional structure and focused sustainability expertise at Hanze UAS.
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
102
DUO ↑21% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
18:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
Bachelor
44 bachelor routes ↗
Satisfaction
3.3/5
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: 23 Jun 2026
About this program
Are you up for the challenge of coming up with smart and interesting solutions to help accelerate the energy transition? Can you design innovative and interesting business plans that take into account technological, economic, legal, social and environmental aspects? And do you want to manage complex issues, convert them into feasible projects and monitor their correct implementation? Then this is the programme for you! What you’ll find: ✔ International learning community ✔ High-end facilities ✔ European network (EUREC) ✔ Real life clients and assignments
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English90 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: EconomicsSector: Economie en BedrijfCode 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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Specializations
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 degree96%
Women among first-years19%
Say workload is “just right”50%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.3/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 16 respondents
Content & set-up3.5
Teachers3.6
Atmosphere4
Involvement & contact3.8
Study guidance4.1
Testing & assessment3.5
Facilities3.8
Career preparation3.6
Teachers' English4.2
Would choose again3.5
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-07-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-06-01
Application deadline
2027-07-01
Non-EU deadline
2027-06-01
Application deadline
2028-07-01
Upcoming open days
Open day
22 Oct 2026
Open dayonline
4 Dec 2026
Informatie- / Q&A-sessieonline
10 Dec 2026
Open dayonline
5 Mar 2027
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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