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Competitive scholarship funded by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science for talented non-EEA students enrolling in English-taught master's degrees.
HZ University of Applied Sciences: Delta Water Management, Marine & NL Scholarships
HZ University of Applied Sciences is located in the coastal delta region of Zeeland, Netherlands. Globally renowned as a living lab for coastal engineering, flood protection, aquaculture, and circular delta technology, HCU collaborates closely with the Delta Works, Rijkswaterstaat, and international marine institutes.
Verified degree programs and opportunities
Review checked academic pathways and funding options below:
Master of Science in River Delta Development (Joint Degree with HAN & Van Hall Larenstein)
Unique joint master's program training 'delta facilitators' who understand ecological resilience, coastal geomorphology, and participatory spatial governance in vulnerable river deltas.
Collaborative Doctoral Candidacy in Nature-Based Coastal Protection with TU Delft
Four-year salaried doctoral research project conducted between HZ Delta Academy and TU Delft Hydraulic Engineering examining living dikes and sand motor dynamics in Zeeland.
Delta Academy Coastal Ecology & Aquaculture Research Assistantship
Applied research role at the Marine Field Station investigating sustainable recirculating aquaculture systems, seaweed cultivation, and saline agriculture.
Rijkswaterstaat & Delta Works Flood Defense Engineering Practicum
Six-month master's graduation internship based at Rijkswaterstaat evaluating storm surge barrier maintenance, sluice gate mechanics, and sea level rise adaptations.
Delta Technology Applied Postdoctoral Fellowship in Circular Saline Water Systems
Two-year applied research fellowship leading collaborative industrial projects on groundwater desalination, brackish agriculture, and industrial water circularity in coastal regions.
Master of Science in Water Technology (Joint Degree via Wetsus Academy)
Specialized master's program exploring micropollutant removal, capacitive deionization, resource recovery from wastewater, and advanced oxidation processes.
Admissions, language requirements & application process
- Master's admission eligibility
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Water Management, or Chemistry from an accredited institution with solid academic performance.
- Doctoral admission eligibility
- Collaborative doctoral projects are conferred jointly with Dutch research universities (e.g., TU Delft, Wageningen University, or Utrecht University) via HZ Research Groups.
- Language proficiency
- IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each subscore) or TOEFL iBT 90+.
- Research statement / Proposal
- For master's admission: motivation letter, CV, and portfolio of water or environmental projects; for research contracts: technical project proposal.
- Application fee
- €0 (applications submitted via Studielink and HZ portal).
- Required documentation
- Bachelor's degree diploma, transcript of records, passport copy, CV, proof of English proficiency, and motivation statement.
Tuition fees and verified scholarship systems
Tuition for EU/EEA students is the Dutch statutory fee of approximately €2,530 per year. For non-EU/EEA students, master's tuition is approximately €9,400 to €11,200 per year. Dutch Ministry NL Scholarships provide €5,000 grants to high-achieving non-EEA applicants.
Verified faculty profiles and research leaders
Distinguished researchers and laboratory heads at HZ University of Applied Sciences:
Dr. Teun Terpstra
Professor of Resilient Deltas & Flood Risk Management · Flood Risk Governance, Community Resilience, Disaster Preparedness, Delta Adaptations
Dr. Jouke Velstra
Professor of Saline Agriculture & Subsurface Water Storage · Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR), Salinization Dynamics, Brackish Agriculture, Groundwater Hydrology
Dr. Jean-Luc Beguin
Professor of Marine Bio-Based Economy & Aquaculture · Microalgae Biotechnology, Shellfish Immunology, Circular Aquaculture, Marine Bioproducts
Important verification note
Facts reflect official HZ University of Applied Sciences documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Degree admissions, scholarship awards, and employment positions are subject to formal university review. OpenField does not charge students application fees.
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