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Tuition · Intl
€9,893
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
4 years
240 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Aug 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.0+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2026
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
34
DUO ↓17% ↗
Intl. %
30%
of students ↗
S:F ratio
14:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.0
IELTS required
Entry route
EM/NG/NT
profile + subjects ↗
Satisfaction
3.8/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
96%
field est. ↗
Median salary
€3,231
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
?
no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 1 Sept 2026
About this program
Civil Engineering is about more than building structures. It's about protecting people, cities, and coastlines for generations to come. From designing storm surge barriers to managing delta safety on a global scale, civil engineers solve some of the world's most urgent challenges. Are you ready to be part of that? Build the future of delta safety By studying Civil Engineering at HZ's you learn how to design, construct and manage large-scale infrastructure in some of the world's most complex environments. With 80% of the world's population expected to live in delta areas by 2050, the demand for skilled civil engineers has never been greater. Think Panama Canal locks, the Channel Tunnel, or the Palm Islands in Dubai, these are the kinds of projects your career could take you to. At HZ, your field of work starts right outside the front door. Zeeland is one of the most iconic delta regions in the world, and the Eastern Scheldt storm surge barrier, one of the seven wonders of the modern world, is just 30 minutes away. You don't just study about deltas. You study in one.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English240 ECTSBachelor of ScienceField area: Engineering & TechnologySector: TechniekCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeBachelor
Teaching formats
Case studyComputer assignmentsDesign projectField tripGroup assignmentIndividual assignmentInternshipLecture
About HZ University of Applied Sciences
HZ University of Applied Sciences is located in Vlissingen and Middelburg in the province of Zeeland. Known for its focus on water management, delta technology, and sustainability - reflecting its coastal location. Offers a close-knit community experience in a beautiful, affordable region.
Living in Vlissingen
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€380/mo
Monthly total
€650–€1,100
Cost of living
Low
Population
44k

Coastal, maritime, and relaxed. Vlissingen has a distinctive seaside character with strong naval traditions. The city offers a slower pace of life with beach access and fresh sea air.

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Specializations
Year 3 tracks
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Below average job-market outlookfield: weg- en waterbouw
Median starting salary (field)€3,231/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating96%
Months to a substantial job3
Working in their own field81%
Permanent contract72%
Satisfied with their job4.1/5
Where bachelor graduates continue
Civil Engineering and Management20%
Civil Engineering9%
Architecture, Building and Planning9%
Construction Management and Engineering8%
Top graduate occupations (field)
Werkvoorbereiders, productieplanners en orderbegeleiders25%
Weg- en waterbouwkundigen15%
Toezichthoudend personeel in de bouwnijverheid10%
Technisch tekenaars7%
Technici weg- en waterbouw, bouwinspecteurs en landmeters5%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Continue to year 282%
Complete this degree58%
Continue studying after graduating20%
Women among first-years25%
International students30%
Say workload is “just right”73%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.8/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 54 respondents
Content & set-up3.7
Teachers3.9
Atmosphere4.1
Involvement & contact3.9
Study guidance4.1
Testing & assessment3.9
Facilities3.9
Career preparation3.8
Teachers' English3.9
Would choose again3.9
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-08-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-06-01
Application deadline
2026-12-31
Non-EU deadline
2026-11-30
Application deadline
2027-08-01
Upcoming open days
Open day
14 Nov 2026
Open day
9 Jan 2027
Open day
17 Apr 2027
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
  • IELTS overall band: 6.0
  • TOEFL internet based: 80
  • Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: 169
  • TOEIC: 865
  • TOEIC: 335
  • Pearson Test of English Academic: 61
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