Admission
Thinking about enrolling in Circular Economy at HAN University of Applied Sciences? Find out about admission requirements, how to apply, tuition fees, scholarships and more.
Admission criteria
Want to enroll in the Master of Circular Economy? There are 2 main admission requirements. These are your prior education and English fluency. We also look at your professional suitability.
A good fit?
Wondering if Circular Economy is a good fit for you? Visit an Open Day. You can join online or, if you live close by or want to take a trip to the Netherlands, come and visit our Open Day on campus!
Apply in 7 steps
Are you ready to apply for the Master in Circular Economy? Here we guide you through the 7 steps of the application process.
Tuition Fees
Your tuition fee depends on your nationality. And whether you already earned a master degree in the Netherlands. Nationalities within the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) generally pay a lower tuition fee. The table below shows this as EU/EEA. This includes all EU countries plus Norway, Lichtenstein, Iceland and Switzerland. Students from Suriname also pay this lower fee.
Not sure what your tuition fees apply to your situation? Check out our tuition fees calculator. Within a few clicks, you'll know the exact amount.
Tuition fees for Circular Economy | 2025-26 |
Student from EU/EEA or Suriname | €2,601 |
EU/EEA student with master degree from Dutch instution | €10,560 |
Non-EU/EEA student | €10,560 |
Financial guarantee (non-EU/EEA)
The cost of living in the Netherlands may be very different from in your home country. That’s why you're required to pay a financial guarantee. This amount covers your tuition fee and your cost of living. Paying this ensures you have sufficient funds to live and study in the Netherlands. The financial guarantee is a requirement of the visa process.
HAN Scholarships
Interested in studying Circular Economy at HAN? From outside the EU/EEA? Not sure how to raise the funds to pay the tuition fee? HAN offers 2 types of scholarships to talented master students. The HAN Holland Scholarship and the Honors Scholarship.
Cost of Living
As a rule of thumb, you need about €1200 a month as a student in Arnhem or Nijmegen to live comfortably. Want to know more about monthly expenses and how to save money? Read more on our cost of living page. Are you interested in combining study with work? Check out our page about working in the Netherlands.
What | Approx. cost per month |
Renting a furnished room + utilities | €550 to €775 |
Groceries | €250 |
Health insurance | €100 - €150 |
Books and study materials | €340 (per year) |
Public transport | €50 to €100 |
Mobile phone | €20 |
Contact us
Got a question? Contact us at ASK HAN. We're happy to help!
Practical info
Do you need a visa? How do you arrange student accommodation? And what about insurances and public transport? Get all the practical info here.