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Our programmes
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- Bachelor
- Full-time
- 4 years
- Bachelor
- Full-time
- 4 years
Creative Media & Game Technologies
- Language and Communication
- Science and Engineering
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- Master
- Full-time
- 3 semesters
- Master
- Full-time
- 3 semesters
International Communication
- Language and Communication
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- Bachelor
- Full-time
- 4 years
- Bachelor
- Full-time
- 4 years
International Communication
- Language and Communication
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- Bachelor
- Full-time
- 4 years
- Bachelor
- Full-time
- 4 years
International Facility Management
- Business and Economics
- Language and Communication
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- Bachelor
- Full-time
- 4 years
- Bachelor
- Full-time
- 4 years
Marketing Management
- Language and Communication
- Business and Economics
Our projects with impact
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- Student project
'A sustainable future is the only future'
With good planning and hard work, you will always get there!
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- Student project
'I have been the Communication Lead and Graphic Designer of Top Dutch Solar Racing'
We are a student racing team, based at the Zernike Campus, that hand builds electric race cars that drive on solar energy.
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- Student project
'I received the practical impact award for my graduation project'
Helping people find work is not just a humanitarian effort but it is also good for business.
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- Student project
A Deep Dive into Greenwashing Controversies in the Food Industry
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- Research project
COMMITTED: managing export regulations in international cooperation
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- Research project
IGNITION
Student experiences
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- Graduate stories
''I gained in-depth knowledge about the importance of intercultural sensitivity in the workplace and society.''
I am continuously learning and improving with all available tools to enhance my communication professionalism.
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- Student stories
'After graduating I can start working nearly anywhere in the world!'
International Communication is the right programme for those who enjoy communication, marketing and PR, but also want space for creativity, teamwork and discovering new cultures.
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- Student stories
'I find the Participation Act very interesting'
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- Student stories
'I have already learnt a lot about what it takes to make a video game'
The CMGT course is really beginner friendly, but also Groningen itself is a comfortable experience for international students like me.
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- Student stories
'I have always been interested in learning about different countries and cultures'
Some parts of communication and intercultural communication theory were already familiar to me. However, the master goes more into depth, and you go through more theory at a quicker pace.
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- Student stories
'I was fascinated with how diverse and international the community surrounding CMGT is'
CMGT showed me such a broad perspective on everything I can do in the future, while not forcing me to stick to one unique discipline. I can decide if I want to specialize in programming, art, design, or any combination.
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- Student stories
'It was my childhood dream to make games that bring people joy'
I enjoy CMGT because it is not just about making games for entertainment purposes, but also gives you the chance to make a difference with the games you create.
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- Student stories
'My fellow students are great, very social and open towards each other'
International Communication has interculturality as a main focus throughout its four years. This allows you to learn how to work in a global field, and how to work with and understand people from another culture.
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- Graduate stories
'Since January I have upgraded to ‘'SEO specialist’' at Brandfield'
I do this. for example, by writing seo texts, monitoring keywords, link building and coming up with more new and creative ideas to increase the organic traffic.
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'The MIC is not just about professional development, it is also a chance for personal growth.'
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- Student stories
'The programme has challenged me to grow and develop personally and professionally'
You develop just as much from failure as from success, maybe even more.
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- Student stories
'Volunteers have already told me how useful the work instructions are’
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- Graduate stories
'Woman, you have been all over the place! The answer is: YES'
Once I graduated I felt a strong need to experience as much as I could in the communication field. I wanted to understand what the right work position for my personality was, the right company for my work ethic and the right environment for my values.
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Navigating Career Growth and Personal Development Through Intercultural Understanding and Reflective Learning
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- Student stories
Open MIC
MIC students open-up about their experience at the programme and in the Dutch educational system.
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- Student stories
‘All the classmates and lecturers are very supportive. It even feels like family’
Andrea is happy he chose the International Law & Relations programme because of the inspiring and dynamic atmosphere.
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- Student stories
‘I think I got better in communicating my needs and that really helped.’
Former elite sport student of the Hanze UAS Laura Lorenzato aims for the coming Winter Olympics.
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- Student stories
‘I’m sure I’ll gain a broader perspective on the context of international relations from a legal standpoint’
Wouter’s ambition is to work with refugees after his studies. The International Law & Relations programme gives him knowledge and skills in human rights and the geopolitical context, which will serve him well in this respect.
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- Student stories
‘So much is going on in the world now that makes International Law & Relations very important’
Emmelie chose the International Law & Relations programme because she wanted to understand more about legal expertise in the global arena.