Master
Smart Systems Engineering
★ StudyPath verdict
7.2/10
Best for engineers interested in intelligent systems and IoT who want hands-on UAS experience in Groningen; note the 90 ECTS focus may limit depth compared to research universities.
Tuition · Intl
↗€9,639
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
1.5 year
90 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Aug 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2025
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗98
DUO ↓8% ↗
Intl. %
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S:F ratio
↗18:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
12 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗3.5/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
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Median salary
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Alumni
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↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 25 Jun 2026
About this program
Become an architect of intelligent sensor systems!
Do you want to learn how to build and develop smart systems that are able to interact with their environment? Do you want to be able to move beyond simply generating data? And you want to implement intelligence at the point of data generation to enable smart interventions in response to changes in the environment? Then this is the programme for you! You'll be challenged to always look beyond what is known to be possible. Smart Systems are the future, so get involved now! What you'll find:
✔ International learning community ✔ High-end facilities ✔ Real life clients and assignments
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English90 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: Engineering & TechnologySector: TechniekCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Computer assignmentsField tripGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentLectureLiterature studyOral presentation
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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Curriculum
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
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Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree49%
Women among first-years10%
Say workload is “just right”67%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.5/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 23 respondents
Content & set-up3.7
Teachers4
Atmosphere4
Involvement & contact3.9
Study guidance3.8
Testing & assessment3.8
Facilities3.6
Career preparation3.6
Teachers' English4.4
Would choose again3.6
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- TOEFL paper based: 575
- TOEFL internet based: 90
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: B
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C
Scholarships
Internships
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