International Facility Management
Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen
About this program
Study a bachelor's in International Facility Management in the Netherlands
Does working in a hotel, hospital, the event, catering or security business appeal to you? Or, alternatively, working as a purchasing, project, services or workplace manager? Is creating a sustainable and healthy (work) environment your goal? Then International Facility Management at Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen, is the right programme for you.
International Facility Management (IFM) is a unique programme that literally broadens your horizons. This is because of the wide range of topics studied, global perspective and international experience. All this makes for an immense personal development. The combination of all aspects results in excellent career opportunities at management level. The IFM programme is accredited by the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), the world’s largest and most widely recognized association for FM professionals.
People skills are important in your future career as well as during your education at our school. Personal development including learning how to function in a team is guided by a coach. The coach also facilitates students in choosing their own international path.
The IFM curriculum consists of four years, each of which is composed of two semesters. Every semester takes twenty weeks and deals with one specific theme. Theory is assessed by exams, projects, presentations and assignments which are related to the theme of the semester. They are either carried out individually or in project groups consisting of students from different countries.
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Admission requirements
To be admitted to this programme you will need a national secondary school diploma or an international secondary school diploma. Your educational qualifications must be equivalent to the Dutch HAVO secondary school diploma. As the programme is taught in English, you may have to prove your English language proficiency, depending on your educational background and nationality. Visit our website for more information.
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Hanze UAS has various scholarship possibilities to aid students financially if they meet the requirements.
For more information, please visit the University's website.
Tuition
2021-2022
- EU/EEA students: € 1,084* (2021-2022, amount will increase slightly each year)
- Non-EU/EEA students: € 7,900
* The tuition fee for the first year. For subsequent years, the annual amount is around €2,168. If you are an EU student starting a bachelor's programme at Hanze UAS, Groningen in September 2022 and it is the first study programme in higher education you apply for, you pay half of the tuition fee (for the first year only). For subsequent years, students pay the full statutory tuition fee.
Qualification
Bachelor of Science
Career paths
After graduation you can find a job at a management level. Examples include: head of facility services, hospitality manager, new development project manager, real estate professional, catering manager, events project manager, head of security & ICT and purchasing manager. FM professionals are needed in almost every business and location of employment. Everything revolves around FM professionals who maintain contact with management and translate policy into execution.
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