STARS EU Alliance

Hanze University of Applied Sciences: Driving Innovation in Europe through STARS EU

As a proud member of the STARS European University (EU) Alliance, Hanze is leading the dynamic collaboration between nine European universities in non-capital regions to provide a future-proof academic offer. The alliance is made of 9 universities and 70 faculties with 150 000 students and 15 000 staff members.

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Stellar opportunities

STARS EU provides a gateway to interregional collaboration, offering real-world experiences through exchange programs, internships, and joint research projects. Hanze also leads and co-leads challenge-based research projects on three high-impact priority areas: (1) Green Transition, (2) Digital Transformation and (3) Social Value and Well-being. As a student or staff member at Hanze, you can dive into these fields and collaborate on projects that address some of Europe’s most pressing challenges. STARS EU can support students and staff with mobility possibilities. Become a part of this European team and tackle challenges by developing solutions for the Thematic Interest Groups:

• Arts and Creative Industries

• Circular Economy

• Digital Transformation

• Entrepreneurship & Innovation

• Energy Transition

• Healthy Ageing

• Living Spaces 

• Social Inclusion & Justice

• Sustainable Industry 

This is the future of European education, and Hanze is at the center of it.

Leading Innovation in Priority Areas

Hanze leads and co-leads challenge-based research projects on three high-impact priority areas: (1) Green Transition, (2) Digital Transformation and (3) Social Value and Well-being. As a student or researcher at Hanze, you can dive into these fields and work on projects that address some of Europe’s most pressing challenges. STARS EU opens the door to close collaboration with other European partners. 

Supporting Ambitions

The STARS EU Knowledge and Technology Transfer Office (K&TTO) provides access to over 1,000 research groups, 175 advanced research institutes, and more than 200 technological services. STARS EU has the resources to help you through its interconnected innovation ecosystems. 

Get Involved

Ready to join the movement? STARS EU is open for collaboration with students, teachers, administrative staff, researchers and regional stakeholders. Get in touch with us!

Transforming Regions. Empowering People.