Automotive Engineering Bachelor Degree | HAN University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor Automotive Engineering students working on a project at HAN University of Applied Sciences

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The program starts 1 September 2025

Mobility is changing. Towards a new kind of automobile. Cleaner. More efficient. More intelligent. Automotive engineers across the globe are developing these vehicles of the future. Want to join them? Choose Automotive Engineering at HAN and get the latest automotive expertise. And so much more.

70+ years’ experience

HAN Automotive Institute has been educating automotive engineers for over 70 years.

Automotive student Nick werkt aan het MH15-voertuig van de HAN.

Exciting projects

Design, build, test and race in the Formula Student and Eco Marathon competitions.

Een student Automotive werkt aan de HAN4L-auto.

Career day

Each year the program organizes a career day. Over 40 companies give info on internships, graduation projects and jobs.

Een automotive docent en student werken samen aan de waterstoftafel.

Master option

Want to continue studying after your bachelor degree? HAN offers the Master in Engineering Systems.

Een automotive docent kijkt met een student mee op de computer.

High employment rate

96% of graduates find a job within 1 year

Studenten en docent automotive kijken naar de motor van de auto.

Program

What do you learn?

This degree gives you a thorough technical grounding in automotive engineering. So, you learn subjects like electrical and electronic systems, mechanics and vehicle dynamics. At the same time, you constantly apply your theoretical knowledge in projects. The projects focus on future mobility concepts, such as self-driving automobiles. Later in your degree you specialize in Business Management, Manufacturing, Powertrain, Structural Design, Vehicle Technology or Vehicle Electronics and Control.

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International students from Automotive Engineering are working on the street drone at HAN University of Applied Sciences

Careers

What can you do with Automotive Engineering?

With this bachelor degree, you’re a qualified automotive engineer. You have the skills to design and test automobiles and their components. Where you’ll work? Anywhere in the automobile industry. Research and development. Manufacturing. Sales. Take your pick. And we’re not just talking about cars. ‘Automobile’ also includes trucks, buses, special vehicles and motorcycles. And pulled vehicles. Like trailers, semi-trailers and caravans.

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International student building an automobile during his Automotive Engineering Bachelor at HAN University of Applied Sciences

18 January 2025

Online Open Day

Our Online Open Day was on 16 November 2024. Did you miss it? No worries! We’ve recorded sessions of our talk shows about visa, housing, admission, scholarships, student life and more. So you can watch our videos wherever and whenever you like.

The next Online Open Day is on 18 January 2025. That’s pretty soon! Want to be notified when registrations for the next Online Open Day open? Pre-register for January so you’ll get a mail from us when you can secure your spot for the Online Open Day. Don't miss this chance to connect with HAN students, lecturers and ask all of your questions.

International students Diego and Andrei studying at the library on the Arnhem campus of HAN University of Applied Sciences.

Students of Automotive Engineering share their experiences. About studying in the Netherlands, why they chose Automotive Engineering and the combination of theory and practice.

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Joey's storyabout choosing Automotive Engineering

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Students as partners

Dutch way of learning

The atmosphere in a Dutch classroom is quite informal and your lecturers are easy to talk to. In fact, at Dutch universities like HAN, you’re seen as a partner in the learning process. Class sizes are small and your lecturers encourage you to actively participate in class. To ask questions. To give your own opinion. They also stimulate you to be creative. And to discover things for yourself.

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Automotive Engineering students learn to design & build vehicles - HAN University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands

€2,845Average starting salarygross amount per month

63%Graduatedwithin 5 years

96%Employedwithin 1 year

20Contact hoursaverage per week

20Study hoursaverage per week

Why study in the Netherlands?

Planning to study in the Netherlands? The Netherlands has a large population of international students so you won’t feel alone. In fact, 1 in 10 students at Dutch universities is an international student. Why do so many international students pursue their education at universities in Holland? Because the Netherlands has excellent, affordable higher education. It also has a thriving economy (17th in the world) so there are plenty of job opportunities. What’s more, the Dutch are open-minded and almost everyone speaks English.

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International students arrived on campus to study Automotive Engineering at HAN University of Applied Sciences

Discover the city of Arnhem

Arnhem is the green and bustling capital of the province of Gelderland. With a population of around 160,000, the city has plenty to offer. Whether you’re into fashion or history, museums or pubs, concerts or nightclubs. And with its lovely green surroundings, you can also enjoy nature at its best. Safe and friendly student cities are just one of the 7 reasons to study at HAN.