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For international students at HAN University of Applied Sciences, the application deadlines for international students are as follows:
Bachelor's Degree (September Intake):
Non-EU/EEA students: Closed

Master's Degree: Closed.

For admission to Han University of Applied Sciences, the minimum TOEFL score required is 80 for undergraduate programs and 60 for postgraduate programs. These scores are for the TOEFL iBT test. 

The university also accepts the following minimum scores for English proficiency tests:
TOEFL iBT: 80
International English Language Testing System or IELTS (Academic): 6.0, with no sub-scores below 5.0
Cambridge FCE: Grade C (169). 

To be eligible for HAN University of Applied Sciences scholarships, you must have an IELTS score of at least 6.5, a TOEFL iBT score of at least 90, or a Cambridge Certificate (CAE or CPE). These language proficiency requirements are necessary for students from countries outside the EU/EEA who have not previously been enrolled in a degree at a university or university of applied sciences in the Netherlands. The Honors Scholarship is a once-only payment of € 2,500 in the 2nd semester for students who did not receive a HAN NL Scholarship and have outstanding academic results in their 1st year. 

Some of the most preferred courses by Indian students at Han University of Applied Sciences include Master of Molecular Life Sciences, Master of Science in Automotive Systems, Bachelor in International Social Work, Master of Science in Control Systems Engineering, Bachelor of International Business (Finance), Bachelor of International Business, Master in Engineering Systems. Some of the more prominent programs also include Automotive Engineering,  Chemistry,  Communication,  Electrical and Electronic Engineering, among others.

HAN University of Applied Sciences is ranked 7th out of 14 in the category "broad universities of applied sciences" in the Netherlands according to Keuzegids 2022. HAN is also ranked within the Netherlands through the National Student Survey (NSS). However, HAN does not appear in the major university ranking systems such as QS, Times, and ARWU because it is a university of applied sciences, which mainly conducts practice-based research. According to a source, HAN University of Applied Sciences ranked 17th in the Netherlands, 2040th in the global 2023 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 15 research topics.  

Yes, getting part-time jobs easy while studying at the Han University of Applied Sciences is easy. International students can get access to available part-time job opportunities by checking the university bulletin boards, recruitment agencies, and online job platforms. They must adhere to specific regulations. Non-EU can only work not more than 16 hours a week during an academic year. However, they may work full-time during the summer months (June to August).

Utrecht University is less expensive for Indian students than Leiden Uni with tuition fee between EUR 13,415 – EUR 32,562 which is lower for UU. But cost of living in Utrecht is bit expensive than Leiden. Cost in Utrecht is EUR 1000 – EUR 1,400 per month. While in Leiden it is EUR 1214 – EUR 1644. 

To be eligible for Utrecht Excellence Scholarship at Utrecht Uni, students must have fulfilled criteria mentioned below-

• Belong to top 10% of graduating class.
• Not having EU or EEA passport and not being eligible for support under Dutch study grant and loan system.
• Have completed secondary school or UG degree outside Netherlands.
• Have applied for international PG program with start date as mentioned officially