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Windesheim University of Applied Sciences (Gebouw T - Technology & Engineering Centre) in Zwolle is one of the Netherlands' top-ranked universities of applied sciences, internationally celebrated for sustainable plastics engineering, civil engineering, and green hydrogen technology.
Academic overview & excellence
Gebouw T is the technological heart of the Zwolle campus, housing specialized industrial laboratories in circular polymers, automated composite manufacturing, industrial robotics, and hydrogen energy systems in direct partnership with leading European manufacturing consortia.
Research admissions & criteria
Admission requires a Dutch HAVO/VWO diploma or accredited international equivalent (e.g., German Abitur, International Baccalaureate). English-taught bachelor's programs require IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 80. EU/EEA students pay statutory tuition (€2,530/year); non-EU students pay institutional fees.
Verified opportunities & funding programs (7)
Windesheim Global Talent Scholarship in Circular Engineering
Merit-based tuition scholarship awarded to top non-EU international applicants enrolling in English-taught undergraduate engineering and technology degrees at Gebouw T.
Bachelor of Science in Global Project & Change Management
Four-year small-scale honors program focusing on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), project leadership, and social business models.
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical & Circular Plastics Engineering
Four-year bachelor's curriculum located in Gebouw T exploring mechanical design, thermal dynamics, polymer recycling, and robotic composite manufacturing.
Dutch Polymer Institute & Windesheim Circular Materials Fellowship
Applied professorship research fellowship developing mechanical recycling formulations and biobased polymers for European automotive and packaging applications.
European Smart Factory & Robotics Co-Op Practicum
20-week full-time industrial internship in Gebouw T innovation work labs and partner Dutch engineering manufacturing plants.
Bachelor of Science in Information & Communication Technology (Software Engineering)
Four-year curriculum in cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity defense, automated software pipelines, and enterprise database systems.
Certificate in Hydrogen Energy Systems & Grid Transition
Six-week technical masterclass exploring electrolyzer integration, hydrogen distribution safety codes, and industrial boiler conversions in the Netherlands.
Distinguished faculty & researchers (3)
Prof. Dr. Geert Heideman
Professor of Plastics & Circular Materials Technology · Research Group Plastics Technology, Gebouw T
Prof. Dr. Geert Heideman is Professor of Plastics & Circular Materials Technology in the Research Group Plastics Technology, Gebouw T at Windesheim gebouw T, conducting advanced research in Polymer Recycling, Bio-Based Composites, Extrusion Additive Manufacturing.
Prof. Dr. Ir. Anne-Marie Spierings
Professor of Sustainable Energy Systems & Climate Transition · Research Group Energy Transition, Faculty of Technology
Prof. Dr. Ir. Anne-Marie Spierings is Professor of Sustainable Energy Systems & Climate Transition in the Research Group Energy Transition, Faculty of Technology at Windesheim gebouw T, conducting advanced research in Hydrogen Infrastructure, Decarbonized District Heating, Regional Energy Strategies in the Netherlands.
Prof. Dr. Henk Jan van der Molen
Professor of Digital Transformation & Industrial Robotics · Research Group ICT Innovations, Gebouw T
Prof. Dr. Henk Jan van der Molen is Professor of Digital Transformation & Industrial Robotics in the Research Group ICT Innovations, Gebouw T at Windesheim gebouw T, conducting advanced research in Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Smart Manufacturing Workflows, Automated Vision Systems.
Editorial & verification standards
Institution profile and program records reflect official documentation verified on 2026-10-15. OpenField is an independent student academic resource and is not formally affiliated with Windesheim gebouw T.