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Prestigious merit scholarship offered by the Roosevelt Foundation to top incoming international and EU students who exhibit intellectual curiosity and social engagement.
University College Roosevelt: Liberal Arts & Sciences, Delta Engineering & Sustainability
University College Roosevelt (UCR) in historic Middelburg, Zeeland, is the prestigious international honours undergraduate and graduate research college of Utrecht University, celebrated for rigorous interdisciplinary liberal arts, innovative Delta Engineering, and biomedical science.
Verified degree programs and opportunities
Review checked academic pathways and funding options below:
Bachelor of Science / Master Track in Delta Engineering & Water Technology
Pioneering engineering program situated in the Zeeland coastal delta, focusing on flood defense infrastructure, saline agriculture, coastal hydrodynamics, and sustainable energy.
Ph.D. in Coastal Salinization & Climate Resilient Agriculture Fellowship
Four-year doctoral position operated jointly with Utrecht University, evaluating groundwater intrusion of saltwater into polders and cultivating salt-tolerant crop varietals.
Oosterschelde Storm Surge Barrier Ecological Impact & Shellfish Reef Study
Marine ecology field project monitoring tidal energy dissipation, mussel and oyster reef regeneration, and sand starvation dynamics behind the Oosterschelde barrier.
Zeeland Delta Region Coastal Engineering & Water Governance Practicum
Five-month professional internship embedded within the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management (Rijkswaterstaat) or delta engineering consultancies in Zeeland.
Eleanor Roosevelt Sustainable Development Postdoctoral Fellowship
Two-year postdoctoral research appointment exploring regional climate justice, multi-level water governance, and human rights frameworks in coastal communities.
Assistant / Associate Professor in Environmental Data Science & Coastal Modeling
Full-time faculty post delivering undergraduate lectures in environmental informatics, python spatial modeling, and advising undergraduate capstone research in Middelburg.
Admissions, language requirements & application process
- Master's admission eligibility
- Accredited Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree with minimum GPA 3.0 / 4.0 or Dutch 7.5/10 for articulated graduate master's tracks with Utrecht University.
- Doctoral admission eligibility
- Doctoral researchers are enrolled through Utrecht University Graduate School in collaboration with UCR's Delta research groups.
- Language proficiency
- IELTS Academic 7.0 overall (minimum 6.5 in each sub-score) or TOEFL iBT 100 (minimum 24 in writing).
- Research statement / Proposal
- Curriculum vitae, detailed motivation letter, and academic writing sample (essay or bachelor thesis).
- Application fee
- €100 application assessment fee.
- Required documentation
- High school / undergraduate diplomas, official grade transcripts, academic letter of recommendation, and passport copy.
Tuition fees and verified scholarship systems
Tuition for statutory Dutch/EU students is approximately €3,500 to €4,500 annually (statutory tuition plus institutional college fee). Tuition for non-EU international students is approximately €10,500 to €14,000 annually. Need-based and merit-based Roosevelt Scholarships provide up to €7,500 per year.
Verified faculty profiles and research leaders
Distinguished researchers and laboratory heads at University College Roosevelt:
Prof. Dr. Bert van den Brink
Dean of University College Roosevelt & Professor of Political and Social Philosophy · Political Philosophy, Democratic Theory, Liberal Arts Education, Civic Deliberation
Dr. Herman van den Bosch
Professor of Urban Innovation & Sustainable Delta Infrastructure · Delta Cities, Smart Urban Infrastructure, Circular Construction, Sustainable Urban Design
Dr. Wiebe Bijker
Honorary Professor of Science, Technology & Society (STS) · Social Construction of Technology (SCOT), Water Engineering History, Technological Vulnerability, Public Policy
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University College Roosevelt 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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