Overview

Throughout your Electrical and Electronic Engineering programme at NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences, you'll gain the technical knowledge and practical skills needed to design, develop and improve electronic systems. By combining electronics, electrical engineering and software, you'll learn how to turn innovative ideas into practical solutions for real-world challenges. With emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence creating new opportunities across industries, you'll prepare for a career in a dynamic and internationally oriented field.

Through hands-on projects and real-world engineering challenges, you'll collaborate with fellow students and industry professionals while developing the skills to contribute to a smarter, more connected and sustainable future.

The Electrical and Electronic Engineering programme at NHL Stenden has been named a top-rated programme by Keuzegids Hbo 2027 for the fourth consecutive year!

Housing

We further provide guaranteed housing to first year international students (subject to our housing conditions) via StudentStay. For more information, please refer to our university website.

Your Future

As an electrical and electronic engineer you will have the knowledge and practical skills to design and develop electronic systems, smart hardware and software, and contribute to technological solutions that make a difference.

Career Opportunities

Electronics Designer – develop electronic systems and components

Embedded Systems Engineer – develop hardware and software for smart systems

Industrial Automation Engineer – develop automated systems for industry

Energy Systems Engineer – develop smart and sustainable energy systems

Medical Technology Engineer – develop technology and devices for healthcare

Programme Structure

Overview:

Year 1

Gain a strong foundation in electrical engineering and develop an in-depth understanding of programming and hardware. Work on projects and apply what you have learned.

Year 2

Build on the first-year foundation and specialize in electronic hardware, embedded systems or industrial automation during projects.

Year 3

During one semester you gain experience in a professional setting with a five-month internship in a company of your choice. During the other semester you specialize with a minor of your choice.

Year 4

Follow a specialization in Electronics, Embedded Systems or Industrial Automation for a semester. You finish your studies with a graduation internship in which you address an unsolved problem for a company of your choice, often followed by a job offer from that company.

Courses include:

Systems and Control

Alternating Currents

Applied Mathematics

Electro Physics

Electronics

Lab Skills

Programming In C

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leeuwarden, Netherlands

Disciplines

Electrical Engineering Electronics & Embedded Technology View 9 other Bachelors in Electrical Engineering in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

61

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be admitted to one of our 4-year bachelor programmes, you will need to meet the admission requirements as outlined in Dutch Higher Education law.

For a 4 -year bachelor programme at NHL Stenden, you need a diploma that is at least equivalent to an NLQF 4/EQF 4 level (Dutch/European Qualifications Framework) and comparable to the required Dutch diploma.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

10630 EUR / year

≈ 10630 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2771 EUR / year

≈ 2771 EUR / year

Living costs

Leeuwarden

Netherlands

700 - 1100 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Housing

Your Future

Career Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Leeuwarden

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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