Sensors & Smart Systems

Projects with impact

What makes studying at Hanze UAS unique is that you will work on projects for real clients and contribute to concrete solutions for current issues impacting society. Below, you can find some examples of projects our students engage in.

About this programme

The Sensors & Smart Systems specialisation is one of the three specialisations of the Electrical Engineering programme. The Sensors & Smart Systems specialisation focuses on designing, creating and programming smart systems with sensors. You shape the future of everything around you. From healthcare to sports. From (sustainable) energy to industry.

During your programme you will develop knowledge and skills in everything in the field of electrical engineering. For example, you will work on robotics, programming, control systems and data communication. You will immediately start working on assignments from real clients in the field and have plenty of room to organise your own studies. 

Why choose the Sensors & Smart Systems major at Hanzehogeschool?

• Programme developed jointly with the business community: you do challenging, practical assignments, for example, at the Energy Academy Europe or at ENTRANCE, Hanze's Centre of Expertise in the energy transition. You work with real companies in a real working environment. So you gain work experience during your studies and help companies become more effective, innovative and sustainable. 
• Passionate, driven groups: the degree programme is small-scale and personal: you work in small, motivated groups. The teachers know you and there is plenty of room for one-on-one contact. You also have a mentor who plays an important role in your personal and professional development. We also have a really fun study association  where you are very welcome. 
• Great job prospects: Upon completing your studies you can work for a wide variety of companies. As Technical Designer, Technical Advisor, project lead or scientific researcher. Your can do this at many companies from pure product development agencies to multinationals where smart systems are central, both in the Netherlands and abroad. Many of our students go on to work in sectors such as healthcare, (sustainable) energy or transportation. The chance of finding a job is very high, because the world is eager for well-trained sensors & smart systems specialists. 

Course overview

Year 1 - Propedeuse

You will get to know the versatile, fascinating and broad world of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. You will do this with all the first year students of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. You will take your first steps in designing and developing electrical engineering products.  In addition, you do various practicals.

In project assignments you and your fellow students tackle an interesting challenge, in which you immediately put what you have learned into practice. For example, you will learn to design and build a stress meter or a miniature energy system.

Have you discovered in year 1 that you would prefer to follow a different direction in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Mechatronics or Electronics)? No problem! You can simply switch.

Year 2

In year two you will study the major you have chosen. Have you chosen Sensor Technology? Then you will dive into the world of innovation and sensor applications. You will learn how sensors can be used to make appliances, machines and buildings smarter. You will often be busy in the workshops with practicals and apply all the knowledge and skills you have acquired to various projects in the field.

Year 3

In year three you deepen your knowledge further with a minor and an internship. You decide how you fill the space. You can take a minor at Hanze UAS, another university of applied sciences in the Netherlands and you can go abroad! During the internship you put your knowledge and skills into practice at an (inter)national company or organization. You choose which company that is.

Year 4 - Graduation

In year four you will complete the programme with an in-depth minor, such as Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Automation, Internet of Things, Technology to Innovate or Flexible Energy TechnologyYou will also carry out a graduation assignment at an (inter)national company or organization. With your graduation assignment you will show that you are the beginning electrical engineer that the field is so eager for!

After your studies

Pursue a master’s degree

After your Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering you can continue studying for the title Master of Science by following a Master's programme. You can choose to follow a transfer master at the Hanze University of Applied Sciences, such as our Master Smart Systems Engineering. You can also continue your studies at research university, for example the University of Groningen.

Students of the Electrical Engineering programme who continue their studies often choose:

• Smart Systems Engineering, Hanze UAS Groningen
• European Master in Renewable Energy, Hanze UAS Groningen 
• Biomedical Engineering, University of Groningen

Career prospects

After the Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering you will be awarded a Bachelor of Science degree and you will be able to work for companies and (research) institutions. 89% of graduates find their first job within a year. A large part of the alumni stays employed in the region, a small part is working abroad. Examples of positions are:

• Research and Development Engineer
• Research and Development Manager
• Industrialisation Engineer
• Automation Engineer
• Field Engineer
• Lead Engineer
• Manufacturing Engineer