A 4-year bachelor's programme, taught in English, in Nijmegen.

Price€2,694–€10,940/ year · 2026/27 · depending on citizenship
Next dateNext start
LanguageEnglish⁠Requires IELTS Academic 6.0
Duration4 years⁠

✓ 5 official sources · checked 31 Oct 2026

Official page ↗
What you will study

18 modules published

Across 2 years of study.

How does study run?

4 lines through 2 years

One line per theme. Hollow stop: the semester isn't stated. Our classification by module titles.

What is a week like?

40 hours a week

Classes 20 hSelf-study 20 hLine: 40-hour job

38 of 298 similar publish hours · 8 of 298 publish a teaching split

What are all the subjects?

All 18 modules

Year 1 · 8 modules · all required · credits not published
Module

Source: hanuniversity.com, checked 31 Oct 2026

Year 2 · 10 modules · all required · credits not published
Module

Source: hanuniversity.com, checked 31 Oct 2026

The degree in facts
LevelHbo bachelor · EQF 6, ISCED 6⁠
QualificationBachelor of Science⁠
CreditsUnknown
Study modeFull time⁠
DeliveryOn campusInferred
CampusNijmegen⁠
What comes after?
97%Employed within 1 year
57%Graduated within 5 years
How it differs

Against similar programmes

Where this programme leans, compared with the same level and field.

Which year differs most?

Year 2 stands out most

The same mix of themes, cut by year of study. Our classification by module titles.

Year 1

More projects and labs 38% against 17% at most

This programme

Year 2

More maths and foundations 60% against 29% at most

This programme
  • Specialist subjects
  • Maths and foundations
  • Data and computing
  • Projects and labs
Where you'll study

Studying in Nijmegen

What is the campus like?
City size100,000 to 500,000 people · our calculation from Wikidata: about 177,359 in 2021
HousingRooms through partner residences⁠ · Room guaranteed for international studentsInferred
FacilitiesGym⁠, Library⁠
FoodCafeteria⁠
SupportStudent clubs⁠, Counselling⁠, Disability support⁠

The rest of what we hold on HAN is on its page.

What it costs

At least €25,340 for the first year

What does the first year cost?

≥ €25,340 first year · 2026/27 · non-EU · our sum

Tuition 2026/27€10,940
Living, the institution's estimate × 12€14,400

Not published: application fee, visa fee and insurance

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Every fee as the institution publishes it (4)
FeeWho pays itYearAmount
TuitionNon-EU/EEA citizens2026/27€10,940 / year
TuitionPrior degree: dutch institution2026/27€10,940 / year
TuitionEU/EEA citizens, sr2026/27€2,694 / year
TuitionEU/EEA citizens, sr2026/27€2,694 / year
What changes the price?

5 things that move it

×4.1
EU/EEA€2,694
non-EU€10,940
specific applicants€10,940

Your passport changes the rate.

€10,940

A previous degree changes the rate.

−€12,500

HAN NL Scholarship: 2,500 in each of semesters 1 and 2, then 2,500 per year for 3 years with at least 45 credits a year

−€5,000

HAN NL Scholarship: 2,500 in each of semesters 1 and 2

−€2,500

Honors Scholarship: no application; selected after first semester

Is that expensive?

Cheaper than most

Among 41 similar programmes, in euros / year

This programme €10,940

Costs more than 2 of 40 similar programmes. Half of them cost between €20,669 and €21,537.

Same level, field and language. Years differ; euros are approximate (ECB).

All 41, cheapest first
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This programme2026/27≈ €10,940
Chemistry (HAN University of Applied Sciences)2026/27≈ €10,940
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Applied Physics (University of Twente)2027/28≈ €16,869
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Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) (University of East London)2027/28≈ €19,770
Chemistry BSc (Hons) (University of East London)2027/28≈ €19,770
BSc (Hons) Biochemistry (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Biochemistry with Foundation Year (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences with Foundation Year (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science with Foundation Year (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Biosciences (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Biosciences with Foundation Year (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Human Biology (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Human Biology with Foundation Year (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Human Genetics (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Human Genetics with Foundation Year (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Statistics (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Statistics with Foundation Year (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
Biology, BSc Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Biology (Extended), BSc Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Biomedical Science, BSc Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Biomedical Science (Extended), BSc Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Biomedicine, BSc Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Biomedicine (Extended), BSc Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Mathematics, BSc Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Mathematics for Modern Applications, BSc (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Mathematics BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
Mathematics with Statistics BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
Biochemistry BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €25,102
Biology BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €25,102
Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €25,102
Biomedical Science with Human Biosciences (Dual Degree - Edith Cowan University) BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €25,102
Geography BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €25,102
Geology BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €25,102
Marine Biology BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €25,102
Bachelor in Applied Mathematics (IE University)2027/28≈ €27,300
And the whole degree?

≈ €43,760

Tuition only.

At today's rate. Later years may cost more. Every Program estimate

How to start

Apply by 1 May 2027

Dates that differ by citizenship are marked for your group.

When does it happen?
Next upApplication deadline · Non-EU/EEA citizensAdd to calendarReminds you 14 days beforeUnder 14 days left: the reminder fires right awayThis date has passed
ThenApplication deadline · EU/EEA citizensAdd to calendarReminds you 14 days beforeUnder 14 days left: the reminder fires right awayThis date has passed
Every date (2 dates)
May 2027
  • Application deadline · Non-EU/EEA citizens
Aug 2027
  • Application deadline · EU/EEA citizens
Is my language good enough?
English requirement6.0 IELTS overall6 tests accepted
Check your score Saved in your profile, in this browser.
All 6 accepted proofs
Cambridge FCE/CAE/CPE 169 · Language: English
IELTS Academic 6.0 · Language: English · Speaking min: 6.0 · Sub score min: 5.0
LanguageCert Academic 65 · Language: English
Pearson PTE Academic 61 · Language: English
TOEFL iBT 4.5 · Language: English · Alt overall min old scale: 80
TOEIC · Language: English · Speaking writing min: 335 · Listening reading min: 865
What are the steps?
  1. 1
    Check you qualifyRequired prior knowledge: Cell structure and organelles; Biological macromolecules⁠
  2. 2
    Prove your languageCambridge FCE/CAE/CPE 169 · Language: English⁠
    +5 more
    • IELTS Academic 6.0 · Language: English · Speaking min: 6.0 · Sub score min: 5.0⁠
    • LanguageCert Academic 65 · Language: English⁠
    • Pearson PTE Academic 61 · Language: English⁠
    • TOEFL iBT 4.5 · Language: English · Alt overall min old scale: 80⁠
    • TOEIC · Language: English · Speaking writing min: 335 · Listening reading min: 865⁠
  3. 3
    Admission testsUnknown
  4. 4
    How they chooseUnknown
  5. 5
    Where you applyLink: https://www.studielink.nl · Route: Studielink⁠
  6. 6
    DocumentsUnknown
  7. 7
    Deadline1 May 2027 · Application · Intake: September · 2027 · System: StudielinkInferred
    +1 more
    • 15 Aug 2027 · Application · Intake: September · 2027 · System: StudielinkInferred
  8. 8
    StartUnknown
What else to look at

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How do the alternatives compare?

3 of 3 similar publish a price

Similar: same level, field and language, Netherlands

The first two matches side by side with this programme, then 1 more.

This programmeLife Sciences HANSimilarChemistry HANSimilarApplied Mathematics Twente
Price€10,940 / year · 2026/27€10,940 / year · 2026/27€16,869 / year · 2027/28
Duration4 years4 years3 years
LanguageEnglishEnglishEnglish
Next date1 Sep 20271 Sep 20271 Sep 2027

3 of 3 publish a next date.

Twente · EnschedeNetherlands

Applied Physics

€2,771–€16,869 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship
3 yr
length
BachelorTaught in EnglishScholarshipsEnglish
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Where this comes from

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Why trust this page?

44 facts from 5 official sources

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The short version

The programme, from the facts

Life Sciences is a bachelor's programme in sciences and maths at HAN University of Applied Sciences in Nijmegen, Netherlands. It takes 4 years. Teaching is in English.

The institution publishes 18 modules. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are maths and foundations (41%), projects and labs (18%) and data and computing (6%).

How much does Life Sciences cost?

€10,940 / year · 2026/27 · non-EU; prices differ by citizenship (EU/EEA citizens, sr: €2,694; Non-EU/EEA citizens: €10,940; Prior degree: dutch institution: €10,940).

When is the next deadline or start?

1 Sep 2027 (Next start).

What language is it taught in?

English (Requires IELTS Academic 6.0).

How long does it take?

4 years.

Where is it?

HAN University of Applied Sciences, Nijmegen, Netherlands.

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Everything we hold

All 17 fields we hold

Every value with its source, and every field we looked for but could not find.

Dates · 1 with values
Start datesDate: 1 Sep 2027 · 2027⁠
Admission · 3 with values
How to applyLink: https://www.studielink.nl · Route: Studielink⁠
Language requirementCambridge FCE/CAE/CPE 169 · Language: English⁠IELTS Academic 6.0 · Language: English · Speaking min: 6.0 · Sub score min: 5.0⁠LanguageCert Academic 65 · Language: English⁠Pearson PTE Academic 61 · Language: English⁠TOEFL iBT 4.5 · Language: English · Alt overall min old scale: 80⁠TOEIC · Language: English · Speaking writing min: 335 · Listening reading min: 865⁠
Prior educationRequired prior knowledge: Cell structure and organelles; Biological macromolecules⁠
Programme · 10 with values
CampusNijmegen⁠
QualificationBachelor of Science⁠
DeliveryOn campusInferred
Duration4 years⁠
Hours per weekUnit: Hours per week · Contact: 20 · Self study: 20⁠
Language of instructionEnglish⁠
LevelHbo bachelor · EQF 6, ISCED 6⁠
LocationNijmegen⁠
OutcomesMetric: Employed within 1 year · Percent: 97⁠Metric: Graduated within 5 years · Percent: 57⁠
Study modeFull time⁠

Institution record: HAN University of Applied Sciences

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