Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen
Bachelor in Sensors & Smart Systems
Groningen, Netherlands
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Study a Bachelor's in Sensors & Smart Systems in the Netherlands
The Sensors & Smart Systems specialisation is one of the three specialisations of the Electrical Engineering programme. The Sensors & Smart Systems specialisation focuses on designing, creating and programming smart systems with sensors. You shape the future of everything around you. From healthcare to sports. From (sustainable) energy to industry.
During your programme you will develop knowledge and skills in everything in the field of electrical engineering. For example, you will work on robotics, programming, control systems and data communication. You will immediately start working on assignments from real clients in the field and have plenty of room to organise your own studies.
You have a lot of choice within our Electrical Engineering programme. In the first two years you can add your own flavour to your studies by choosing a number of elective subjects, and you lay the foundation for your specialisation in your third year. In addition to the Sensors & Smart Systems specialisation, you can also opt for an Energy & Power Electronics or a Mechatronics specialisation. Whether you want to work with smart electronics, technology for the energy transition, or moving systems – you will find the programme at Hanze!
Learn more about the programme components, course structure, projects and highlights on the programme webpage on our website, linked below.
Hanze UAS has various scholarship possibilities to aid students financially if they meet the requirements.
For more information, please visit the scholarships overview below.
Year 1
You will get to know the versatile, fascinating and broad world of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. You will do this with all the first year students of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. You will take your first steps in designing and developing electrical engineering products. In addition, you do various practicals.
In project assignments you and your fellow students tackle an interesting challenge, in which you immediately put what you have learned into practice. For example, you will learn to design and build a stress meter or a miniature energy system.
Have you discovered in year 1 that you would prefer to follow a different direction in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Mechatronics or Electronics)? No problem! You can simply switch.
Year 2
In year two you will study the major you have chosen. Have you chosen Sensor Technology? Then you will dive into the world of innovation and sensor applications. You will learn how sensors can be used to make appliances, machines and buildings smarter. You will often be busy in the workshops with practicals and apply all the knowledge and skills you have acquired to various projects in the field.
Year 3
In year three you deepen your knowledge further with a minor and an internship. You decide how you fill the space. You can take a minor at Hanze UAS, another university of applied sciences in the Netherlands and you can go abroad! During the internship you put your knowledge and skills into practice at an (inter)national company or organization. You choose which company that is.
Year 4 - Graduation
In year four you will complete the programme with an in-depth minor, such as Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Automation, Internet of Things, Technology to Innovate or Flexible Energy Technology. You will also carry out a graduation assignment at an (inter)national company or organization. With your graduation assignment you will show that you are the beginning electrical engineer that the field is so eager for!
Learn more about the programme components, course structure, projects and highlights on the programme webpage on our website, linked below.
Degree: Bachelor of Science
After you have obtained your bachelor’s degree, you can choose to continue with a master’s programme, like our programme Smart Systems Engineering. The master Smart Systems Engineering takes you to the next level of modern-day data control. You will become an architect of intelligent sensor systems, being able to build and develop smart systems that are able to interact with their environment.
After the Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering you will be awarded a Bachelor of Science degree and you will be able to work for companies and (research) institutions. 89% of graduates find their first job within a year. A large part of the alumni stays employed in the region, a small part is working abroad. Examples of positions are:
- Research and Development Engineer
- Research and Development Manager
- Industrialisation Engineer
- Automation Engineer
- Field Engineer
- Lead Engineer
- Manufacturing Engineer