Hanze University of Applied Sciences · Netherlands
Design
A broad design degree: in the first year you try all six majors (graphic & interaction, illustration & animation, spatial, time-based, product, OffRoad) before choosing one, working through studio, lab and theory classes.
- Where
- GroningenNetherlands
- Degree
- BA
- Length
- 4 years
- Taught in
- English
- Starts
- Autumn 2027
- Apply by
- Not published yet2026: portfolio 1 June
- Admission
- SelectivePortfolio
- EU/EEA fee
- €2,7712027/28 statutory fee
More facts
- Degree
- BA
- Length
- 4 years
- Taught in
- English
- Starts
- Autumn 2027
Deadlines
Not published yet2026: portfolio 1 June
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21 November 2026
On-campus Open DayDetails
Source -
1 December 2026*
Create your Studielink accountYour own planDetails
Not an official deadline. With a Dutch address you log in with DigiD, which the government says takes about five days. Without one you upload a scan or photo of your passport or EU identity card and Studielink verifies it automatically. Either way, do it well before 15 January.
Source -
13 February 2027
On-campus Open DayDetails
Source
All dates for this programme (1 more)
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6 July 2027*
IB results releasedDetails
Both Dutch deadlines fall well before this. How a conditional place pending results is handled is set by each institution; ask yours.
Source
* Last year’s date, not yet confirmed.
What it is
The first year introduces all six majors and builds design research, concept development, experiments with materials and media, and 2D, 3D and 4D work in studio, lab, theory and workshop classes. You then specialise in Graphic & Interaction Design, Illustration & Animation Design, Spatial Design, Time Based Design, Product Design or OffRoad, developing professional skills and learning how design shapes its context. Project weeks bring disciplines together, and minors, electives and a semester abroad or internship are possible in year three. Year four is an independent graduation project. Graduates work in independent studios, agencies or their own projects, or continue to a master or research.
What you need
- Minerva Art Academy; taught in Dutch and English. Portfolio, then home assignment and interview; portfolio due 1 June in 2026, 2027 date not yet published.
Requirements in full
Every IB applicant at Hanze
The IB Diploma meets the HAVO-level entry for 4-year programmes and counts as VWO-level for the 3-year ones. It also exempts you from the English test.
Check it on academieminerva.nl
How places are decided
- Round 1: portfolio with motivation and CV (1 June in 2026). Round 2: home assignment and a 10-minute online interview. 2027 date not yet published.
Sources (2)
- Design at Hanze — checked 2026-09-25
- IB applicants at Hanze
