Bachelor Chemistry
The program starts 1 September 2025
Explore the fascinating world of analytical chemistry. You could be testing for pollutants in the environment. Analyzing what’s in the food we eat. Monitoring the quality of everyday products. Sound like you? Sign up for a rewarding science career and study Chemistry at HAN.
What do you learn?
When you study chemistry at HAN you focus on analytical chemistry. Apart from that you explore subjects like organic chemistry, biology and polymer chemistry. You also work 1 whole day a week in the lab. Sometimes on your own experiments, sometimes on group experiments. And you develop your professional knowledge and skills while working on chemistry projects. Both on campus and in the field.
What can you do with a Chemistry degree?
With a chemistry degree from HAN you are an independent, chemical analyst. You have the intercultural skills to work in an international setting. Which industry you work in depends on your interests. Food, pharmaceuticals, or the environment? A future working at Shell, Nouryon, Unilever or Nutricia? Or at a renowned university or research institute?
Online Open Day
The Open Day on 16 November is online, so you can join from anywhere in the world. Talk to students and lecturers from Chemistry. Sit in on one of the many talk shows and get the ins and outs on admission, housing, visas and scholarships. And ask all your questions. All from the comfort of your own home!
Dutch way of learning
The atmosphere in a Dutch classroom is quite informal and your lecturers are easy to talk to. In fact, at Dutch universities like HAN, you’re seen as a partner in the learning process. Class sizes are small and your lecturers encourage you to actively participate in class. To ask questions. To give your own opinion. They also stimulate you to be creative. And to discover things for yourself.
Chemistry in numbers
Why study in the Netherlands?
Planning to study in the Netherlands? The Netherlands has a large population of international students so you won’t feel alone. In fact, 1 in 10 students at Dutch universities is an international student. Why do so many international students pursue their education at universities in Holland? Because the Netherlands has excellent, affordable higher education. It also has a thriving economy (17th in the world) so there are plenty of job opportunities. What’s more, the Dutch are open-minded and almost everyone speaks English.
Discover the city of Nijmegen
Nijmegen is a lively university town near the German border. It has a great atmosphere. Just wander through its beautiful old streets and you’ll feel its rich history. Looking for a charming pub or restaurant, a bit of culture or a great night out? Nijmegen has all this and more. Keen on sport or nature? Nijmegen has loads of sports clubs and is surrounded by beautiful forests full of hiking and bicycle trails. Safe and friendly student cities are just one of the 7 reasons to study at HAN.
The location
HAN Nijmegen campus
Laan van Scheut 2
6525 EM Nijmegen
Contact us
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Program
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