Civil Engineering HZ University of Applied Sciences

Overview

About  The Civil Engineering bachelor’s programme at HZ University of Applied Sciences is a four-year, full-time programme in Middelburg, the Netherlands. You learn to design and develop infrastructure such as dikes, bridges, roads and other structures. Studying in the Dutch delta region, you focus on areas such as structural engineering, water management, coastal protection and climate-resilient infrastructure.  

The standard programme takes four years. If you have a Dutch VWO diploma or an international equivalent, you may qualify for the accelerated three-year track.After completing the programme, you receive a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Civil Engineering.  

Overview  At HZ University of Applied Sciences, you learn how to design safe, sustainable and climate-resilient infrastructure. You develop skills in research, design and project management while working on civil engineering challenges involving structures, soil and water. 

You study in Zeeland, the Dutch delta region, where coastal protection and water management are part of your everyday surroundings. This gives you the opportunity to learn about flood protection, resilient infrastructure and sustainable development in a region shaped by water. 

In Middelburg, you study at two HZ locations situated next to each other: Het Groene Woud and the Joint Research Center Zeeland (JRCZ). Most classes take place at Het Groene Woud, while the JRCZ provides facilities for practical work and applied research. This allows you to combine classroom learning with hands-on research. 

Career opportunities 

After graduation, you can work on civil engineering projects from research and design to construction and project management. Possible roles include researcher or designer, project engineer or project manager, surveyor or cost calculator, and contractor or site engineer. You can work in fields such as water and coastal engineering, infrastructure, geotechnics, structural engineering and environmental engineering. 

Further study 

After completing your bachelor’s degree, you can continue with a master’s programme in the Netherlands or abroad. Admission requirements depend on the university and master’s programme.