Highlights
Tuition fee
9893 EUR / year
2694 EUR / year
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Tuition fee
9893 EUR / year
2694 EUR / year
Unknown
Duration
24 months
Duration
24 months
Apply date
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Apply date
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Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
Middelburg, Netherlands
Campus location
Middelburg, Netherlands
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The River Delta Development at HZ University of Applied Sciences is a unique joint degree offered by three universities of applied sciences with complementing expertise in the field of water: HZ University of Applied Sciences (coastal regions), Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences (river systems), and Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences (urban water).

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Overview

The River Delta Development at HZ University of Applied Sciences   prepares you for a role as a 'facilitator of change', a professional who makes practical use of advances in technology so that people and nature can live in harmony with water. The focus of the programme is on developing ideas and solutions in which you listen to stakeholders and involve them in sustainable, long-term solutions which receive broad support.

Career opportunities:

River Delta Development has been developed in close cooperation with professionals. Governmental institutions as well as consultancies are clear about what they need: professionals who think and work in constructive, integrated ways, who have knowledge of transitional processes and are capable of moving people and organizations to make things happen. The world is in transition (climate, energy, circular economy etc.) and needs people that can facilitate this change.

 In delta areas many important issues come together, and they are aggravated by high population density and their vulnerable locations. This situation creates a demand for educated, enthusiastic, passionate young people who will take on the role of developing resilient, safe and sustainable delta life.

Programme Structure

Coastal delta systems: Middelburg

Study coastal delta systems during a 17-week block at HZ.

River systems: VelpExplore river systems during a 17-week block at Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences.

Urban water: RotterdamStudy urban water during a 17-week block at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences.

Learning in Living LabsSpend one day a week at university for lectures and coaching, and four days working on a Living Lab project. You can also conduct research abroad for up to one semester.

Final phase and assessmentCreate and present a final product at one of the three partner universities. Assessment includes a portfolio and oral final assessment, and may involve written tests, designs, research reports and reflections on your development.

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
OR
80
PTE Academic
61
IELTS
6

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Middelburg, Netherlands

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
OR
80
PTE Academic
61
IELTS
6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Your previous bachelor degree must be related to River Delta Development. HZ can assess whether your educational background is a suitable match.  

English language requirements 

The required level is equivalent to IELTS Academic 6.0 and exemptions may apply depending on your diploma and country of education.  

Selection procedure 

Admission also includes a selection procedure consisting of an English motivation letter of approximately 750 words, an intake interview and an elevator pitch about a river-delta case. In your motivation letter, you explain your interest in river deltas, reflect on your current knowledge and skills and describe your potential and goals

Technological requirements

 

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    9893 EUR / year
    ≈ 9893 EUR / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    2694 EUR / year
    ≈ 2694 EUR / year

Living costs

Middelburg

Netherlands
780 - 1160 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for River Delta Development.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
LPDP Scholarship
Merit-based

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IHE Delft Institute for Water Education
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
20 Dec 2026
OAS ISS Scholarship
Merit-based

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The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
NAF Study Loan Program
Merit-based

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IHE Delft Institute for Water Education
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
100000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Inlaks Scholarships
Merit-based

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IHE Delft Institute for Water Education
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
15000 EUR
Deadline
Anytime
Mahmoud S. Rabbani Scholarship
Merit-based

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IHE Delft Institute for Water Education
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Sep 2027
Global Access Scholarships

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Institute of Customer Management
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
WFF Russell E. Train Education for Nature Program
Merit-based

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IHE Delft Institute for Water Education
Location not available

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