Automotive Engineering Master | HAN University of Applied Sciences

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Our views on mobility are changing. Hybrid and fully electrical vehicles are now a common sight. And the technology that powers them is developing faster than ever. Keen to be part of these developments? Apply for this automotive master program and start working on the clean vehicles of the future!

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AmsterdamPlesmanlaan 125

1066 CX Amsterdam

ArnhemRuitenberglaan 31

6826 CC Arnhem

ArnhemRuitenberglaan 29

6826 CC Arnhem

ArnhemRuitenberglaan 26

6826 CC Arnhem

ArnhemPapendallaan 51

6816 VD Arnhem

ArnhemRuitenberglaan 27

6826 CC Arnhem

ArnhemCoehoornstraat 17

6811 LA Arnhem

Bucharest

Bucharest

NijmegenLaan van Scheut 10

6525 EM Nijmegen

NijmegenProf. Molkenboerstraat 3

6524 RN Nijmegen

NijmegenHeyendaalseweg 98

6525 EE Nijmegen

NijmegenLaan van Scheut 2

6525 EM Nijmegen

NijmegenKapittelweg 35

6525 EN Nijmegen

NijmegenKapittelweg 33

6525 EN Nijmegen

NijmegenBerg en Dalseweg 81

6522 BC Nijmegen

NijmegenVerlengde Groenestraat 75

6525 EJ Nijmegen

NijmegenHeyendaalseweg 141

6525 AJ Nijmegen

NijmegenPhilips van Leydenlaan 25

Nijmegen

NijmegenGroenewoudseweg 1

6524 TM Nijmegen

NijmegenHertog Eduardplein 4

6663 AN Nijmegen

NijmegenHeyendaalseweg 141

6525 AJ Nijmegen

VelpBovenallee 1

6881 AJ Velp

ZutphenFie Carelsenstraat 19

7207 GN Zutphen

Ready for the future

This automotive master program focuses on developing the cars of the future: smarter, safer, more comfortable and more efficient.

Collaboration with industry 

Various automotive firms contribute to the curriculum. How? Through guest lectures and excursions.

Direct transfer after bachelor

Transfer directly after your bachelor in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, process technology or automotive engineering.

Twee studenten werken aan auto op hefbrug

Valuable network

Through the HAN Automotive Center of Expertise you build up a valuable network. Very useful for your further career.

Linked to the profession

Work on real projects for the automotive industry. Together with companies like Ford Research and DAF Truck.

European double degree

Study for 1 year at HAN and 1 year at another European university and get a double degree (Master in Automotive Engineering and Master of Science).

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Overzicht Ruitenberglaan 29 Formula Student Auto

16-20 Contact hoursaverage per week

25 Hours of independent study average per week

22 January: Open Day

The next Open Day is on 22 January. You can join online or visit us on campus in Arnhem. Learn everything there is to know about studying at HAN University of Applied Sciences. Get detailed program information and talk to lecturers and students.

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Program: What do you learn?

This automotive master program gives you the fundamentals of modeling and control systems. It also gives you lots of options to specialize within the automotive field. Interested in developments in smart vehicles? Smart infrastructure? Powertrains? Engines and Emissions? Or vehicle dynamics? It’s your choice. Finally, you get to apply your knowledge and skills in a major project. The setting? Either industry or research.

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Careers: What can you do with this degree?

An automotive master degree gives you access to a broad field. You could work in research, design, development, production or evaluation. You have a deep understanding of vehicle systems and components. But also solid communication and project management skills. This puts you in a great place for a rewarding career in this industry.

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The Dutch way of learning : Education at HAN and in The Netherlands

The atmosphere in a Dutch classroom is quite informal  and your  lecturers  are  easy to talk to. In fact, at 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. 

Part of the Master in Engineering Systems

Automotive Systems is a track within the Master in Engineering Systems. So when you apply on Studielink you choose Engineering Systems. Then you indicate the track you wish to follow. In this case, Automotive Systems. Other tracks in the Master in Engineering Systems are: Sustainable Energy, Control Systems, Embedded Systems and Lean Engineering.

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Study in part-time?

Want to study in part-time? Follow the modules at your own pace? You can if you are from the EU/EEA or have a valid residence permit for the Netherlands. You also need to be working in the field. The part-time program takes 3 years to complete.

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Why study in Holland?

Holland has a large population of international students so you won’t feel alone. In fact, 1 in 10 students is an international student. Why do so many international students come here? Because Holland has excellent, affordable higher education. It also has a thriving economy (18th 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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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. 