Program Overview
The Sensor System Engineering at Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen is a MSc programme in Engineering over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Sensor System Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Groningen, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Sensor System Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Linear algebra (4 ECTS): mathematics required for the next modules.
- Advanced data analysis (4 ECTS): integrating data coming from multiple complex sensors and to interpret this data correctly
- Modelling & simulation (4 ECTS): theory and tools required to model complex systems and to analyse and represent simulated data.
- Data centric architectures (4 ECTS): the architectural design of sensor systems at the level of of system architectures for big data applications and at the level of digital signal processing (DSP).
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Students that qualify for the Sensor System Engineering master\'s programme can either be admitted directly or will be required to do a special pre-master or bridging programme before they can start the master. The Admissions Committee determines the contents of this bridging programme, depending on the potential of the student.
Your admittance to the programme depends on your educational background:
Graduates of the Advanced Sensor Applications and the Sensor Technology bachelor\'s programmes (Institute of Engineering, Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen) will receive direct entry to the master\'s programme after application.
Graduates who successfully completed the minor programme Sensor System Engineering (Institute of Engineering, Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen) as part of their bachelor\'s degree will also receive direct entry to the master\'s programme after application.
Graduates of other Engineering, IT and Science bachelor\'s programmes, most likely have to enrol in a special pre-master or bridging programme before admittance to the main one year programme. Our Admissions Committee requires a portfolio containing extensive information about your previous education. This portfolio will be considered carefully by the Admissions Committee to determine whether you can be accepted directly into the master\'s programme or whether a pre-master course is necessary. You may also be rejected if your past education does not meet the necessary criteria. Once you are admitted, the Admissions Committee will send you a formal letter of acceptance, including official information about visa procedures, housing, insurance and so on.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen
Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen
Groningen, Netherlands
Hanze University of Applied Sciences is the largest University of Applied Sciences in the northern Netherlands and located in Groningen.
University Profile- Start Date december 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months