Overview of International Study Programmes and Courses

Period: 2009-2010    Overview of international study programmes and courses   My selection
Engineering
Aeronautical and aerospace engineering
Agricultural engineering
Bioengineering and biomedical engineering
Chemical engineering
Civil, construction and transportation engineering
Coastal engineering
Computer engineering
Environmental and sanitary engineering
Forest floors
Geology
Industrial design engineering
Marine engineering and naval architecture
Materials engineering/science and technology
Mechanical/electromechanical engineering
Mining and minerals engineering
Printed wiring board technology and engineering
Production design engineering
River engineering
Space systems engineering
Systems engineering
Textile techniques
 Course  Applied Physics
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution University of Twente  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee EU/EEA: € 1620, non-EU/EEA: € 8460 per year 
Duration 2 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution The University of Twente offers degree programmes in fields ranging from engineering and natural sciences to behavioural and management sciences. Research spearheads include engineering, energy, health, sustainability, and safity. On 1 January 2010 the International Institute for Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC) became the sixth faculty of the University of Twente. The Faculty provides international postgraduate education, research and project services in the field of geo-information science and earth observation using remote sensing and GIS. The aim of ITC’s activities is the international exchange of knowledge, focusing on capacity building and institutional development in developing countries and emerging economies. The University of Twente is the only campus university in the Netherlands. Here 3,000 faculty and staff and 10,000 students work and unwind in the beautiful green park-like grounds, supported by top facilities for research and teaching as well as for sports and culture. Only a two-hour drive from Amsterdam, it is home to such events as the world’s largest annual student thinktank Create Tomorrow. The University of Twente has become an international stage for talent, attracting students from across the world. Top research master’s and PhD programmes are closely linked with the University’s world leading research and break through innovations.  
 Course  B Advanced Sensor Applications
Characteristics Undergraduate degree course: An undergraduate programme is any course at the bachelor's degree level Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Accredited or recognized by NVAO: NVAO is the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders. It was established by international treaty and guarantees the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders by means of accrediting study programmes. University of Applied Sciences Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution Hanze University Groningen, University of Applied Sciences  
Type of qualification B 
Tuition fee EU/EEA: € 1620, non-EU/EEA: € 3810 per year 
Duration 4 year(s) 
Course type Undergraduate degree course 
Information about the institution Hanze University Groningen is a University of Applied Sciences with more than 2,600 employees and over 24,000 Dutch and foreign students who are enrolled in one of the seventy degree programmes in the fields of economics, technology, health care, education and teacher training, social work, labour relations, fine arts, and music. Hanze University Groningen is one of the largest and most all-round universities of applied sciences in the Netherlands. Research at Hanze University Groningen pivots around the professorships. The professors conduct applied research, develop knowledge in close cooperation with professional practice and create new Master programmes. Hanze University Groningen has a strong international focus and offers a wide range of programmes in English. Currently about 1,700 foreign students are enrolled in a bachelor or master degree programme or a certificate programme. On top of that, many exchange students come to Hanze University Groningen for a semester or an academic year. One of the most important characteristics of Hanze University Groningen is its emphasis on developing the practical skills that are so important in the future professions of our graduates. The degree programmes, therefore, include mandatory work placements or traineeships and a large number of practical assignments. The educational approach is characterized by problem-based learning. Students are required to work in project groups and are given a lot of personal attention and feed-back. Our buildings are fully equipped to facilitate this new way of learning. Hanze University Groningen has a large International Student Office which assists foreign students with various practical matters, such as: the application and admission procedure, finding accommodation in Groningen, obtaining a visa, residence and/or work permit, and getting adequate insurance.  
 Course  Biomedical Engineering
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution University of Twente  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee EU/EEA: € 1620, non-EU/EEA: € 8310 per year 
Duration 2 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution The University of Twente offers degree programmes in fields ranging from engineering and natural sciences to behavioural and management sciences. Research spearheads include engineering, energy, health, sustainability, and safity. On 1 January 2010 the International Institute for Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC) became the sixth faculty of the University of Twente. The Faculty provides international postgraduate education, research and project services in the field of geo-information science and earth observation using remote sensing and GIS. The aim of ITC’s activities is the international exchange of knowledge, focusing on capacity building and institutional development in developing countries and emerging economies. The University of Twente is the only campus university in the Netherlands. Here 3,000 faculty and staff and 10,000 students work and unwind in the beautiful green park-like grounds, supported by top facilities for research and teaching as well as for sports and culture. Only a two-hour drive from Amsterdam, it is home to such events as the world’s largest annual student thinktank Create Tomorrow. The University of Twente has become an international stage for talent, attracting students from across the world. Top research master’s and PhD programmes are closely linked with the University’s world leading research and break through innovations.  
 Course  Building Engineering/Architecture
Characteristics Undergraduate degree course: An undergraduate programme is any course at the bachelor's degree level Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Accredited or recognized by NVAO: NVAO is the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders. It was established by international treaty and guarantees the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders by means of accrediting study programmes. University of Applied Sciences Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht  
Type of qualification B 
Tuition fee EU/EEA: € 1565, non-EU/EEA: € 5200 per year 
Duration 1 year(s) 
Course type Undergraduate degree course 
Information about the institution HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht was founded in January 1995 and is the result of the merger of several institutions. It is one of the largest institutions in the Netherlands. It has six faculties and over 33.000 students (including 900 international students). The HU prepares students for a range of careers across six principal themes: Communication & Journalism, Economics & Management (Business School), Education, Health Care, Natural Sciences & Technology and Society & Law. It offers 80 bachelor's programmes and 23 master's programmes. Hogeschool Utrecht offers four English-taught bachelor's programmes, three in business administration and one in communication, as well as two English-taught master's of communication programmes. The courses are geared towards the practical aspects of the disciplines and the teaching is competence-based with the emphasis on professional skills and work placements.  
 Course  Civil Engineering and Management
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Accredited or recognized by NVAO: NVAO is the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders. It was established by international treaty and guarantees the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders by means of accrediting study programmes. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution University of Twente  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee EU/EEA: € 1620, non-EU/EEA: € 8460 per year 
Duration 2 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution The University of Twente offers degree programmes in fields ranging from engineering and natural sciences to behavioural and management sciences. Research spearheads include engineering, energy, health, sustainability, and safity. On 1 January 2010 the International Institute for Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC) became the sixth faculty of the University of Twente. The Faculty provides international postgraduate education, research and project services in the field of geo-information science and earth observation using remote sensing and GIS. The aim of ITC’s activities is the international exchange of knowledge, focusing on capacity building and institutional development in developing countries and emerging economies. The University of Twente is the only campus university in the Netherlands. Here 3,000 faculty and staff and 10,000 students work and unwind in the beautiful green park-like grounds, supported by top facilities for research and teaching as well as for sports and culture. Only a two-hour drive from Amsterdam, it is home to such events as the world’s largest annual student thinktank Create Tomorrow. The University of Twente has become an international stage for talent, attracting students from across the world. Top research master’s and PhD programmes are closely linked with the University’s world leading research and break through innovations.  
 Course  Embedded Systems
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Accredited or recognized by NVAO: NVAO is the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders. It was established by international treaty and guarantees the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders by means of accrediting study programmes. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution Delft University of Technology  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee EU/EEA < 30 years: € 1565, EU/EEA >= 30 years: € 2130, non-EU/EEA: € 8460 per year 
Duration 2 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution Founded in 1842, Delft University of Technology is the oldest, largest, and most comprehensive technical university in the Netherlands. Its eight faculties are at the forefront of technological development, contributing to scientific advancement in the interests of society. Ranked among the top universities of technology in the world (THES, 2008) TU Delft’s excellent research and education standards are backed by outstanding facilities, research institutes and research schools. TU Delft sees valorisation of knowledge as an important part of its strategy and maintains close links with (inter)national industries, a strategic alliance to the benifit of relevance of its research, academic programmes and career prospects for its graduates. All education programmes encourage creative and independent thinking with a focus on problem solving. The student body is made up of about hundred nationalities. The university has partnerships with more than thirty leading universities all over the world, enabling students and researchers to increase their international experience through cooperation and exchange. TU Delft is also a member of the prestigious IDEA league of five leading engineering universities in Europe (TU Delft, Imperial College London, ETH Zurich, RWTH Aachen and ParisTech).  
 Course  Engineering & Innovation
Characteristics Undergraduate degree course: An undergraduate programme is any course at the bachelor's degree level Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Accredited or recognized by NVAO: NVAO is the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders. It was established by international treaty and guarantees the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders by means of accrediting study programmes. University of Applied Sciences Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution Windesheim University of Applied Sciences  
Type of qualification BBA 
Tuition fee EU/EEA: € 1620, non-EU/EEA: € 5000 per year 
Duration 4 year(s) 
Course type Undergraduate degree course 
Information about the institution Windesheim University of Applied Sciences in Zwolle Windesheim is one of the largest of the 55 Universities of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands with approximately 15,000 students. It offers study programmes in 50 different disciplines, which are grouped within the various departments. The emphasis is on student-focused, practice-oriented education. The college philosophy is outward looking and encompasses certain key ethical values such as truth, honesty, kindness and mutual respect. Windesheim is eager to provide international programmes for the benefit of students and lecturers alike. Our objective is to incorporate international elements into all subjects taught at Windesheim, and foreign students are welcome to participate in these international programmes. Some students come to the Netherlands on an exchange scheme. To participate in these international programmes you will have to meet certain academic entry requirements and you must have an adequate command of the English language. In 2004 Windesheim merged with the 'Vrije Universiteit' of Amsterdam. This alliance ensures an ongoing exchange of knowledge and a more complete package of educational opportunities. In the future, Windesheim will not only offer higher professional education degrees but also regular university degrees as well. Together, the two institutions will strive to offer appropriate study programmes to students at all levels of all backgrounds and nationalities. At Windesheim we offer one 4-year BBA programme in English, called the Windesheim Honours College. Also, we offer many minors in English, like e.g. Doing business in China and Jornalism. In addition, we participate in many development aid projects in Surinam, Afrika, and other continents.  
 Course  European Project Semester
Characteristics Undergraduate non-degree course: An undergraduate programme is any course at the bachelor's degree level. A non-degree course does not lead to a degree, but to a certificate or diploma. University of Applied Sciences Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution Avans University of Applied Sciences (location Breda, Tilburg and 's-Hertogenbosch)  
Type of qualification Certificate 
Tuition fee EU/EEA: € 1597, non-EU/EEA: € 7500 per year 
Duration 4 month(s) 
Course type Undergraduate non-degree course 
Information about the institution At Avans University of Applied Sciences you will have the opportunity to discover who you really are, what you can do and what you still have to learn to enter your chosen profession. With a degree from Avans, you can make an immediate start to a shining career. Students are given superb guidance. It is quite normal to just pop in to see a lecturer to ask for assistance on a particular matter.  
 Course  Geomatics
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Accredited or recognized by NVAO: NVAO is the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders. It was established by international treaty and guarantees the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders by means of accrediting study programmes. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution Delft University of Technology  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee EU/EEA < 30 years: € 1565, EU/EEA >= 30 years: € 2094, non-EU/EEA: € 8460 per year 
Duration 2 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution Founded in 1842, Delft University of Technology is the oldest, largest, and most comprehensive technical university in the Netherlands. Its eight faculties are at the forefront of technological development, contributing to scientific advancement in the interests of society. Ranked among the top universities of technology in the world (THES, 2008) TU Delft’s excellent research and education standards are backed by outstanding facilities, research institutes and research schools. TU Delft sees valorisation of knowledge as an important part of its strategy and maintains close links with (inter)national industries, a strategic alliance to the benifit of relevance of its research, academic programmes and career prospects for its graduates. All education programmes encourage creative and independent thinking with a focus on problem solving. The student body is made up of about hundred nationalities. The university has partnerships with more than thirty leading universities all over the world, enabling students and researchers to increase their international experience through cooperation and exchange. TU Delft is also a member of the prestigious IDEA league of five leading engineering universities in Europe (TU Delft, Imperial College London, ETH Zurich, RWTH Aachen and ParisTech).  
 Course  Groundwater Exploration and Monitoring
Characteristics Postgraduate non-degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level. A non-degree course does not lead to a degree, but to a certificate or diploma. Institute for International Education Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education  
Type of qualification Certificate 
Tuition fee € 2250 per programme 
Duration 3 week(s) 
Course type Postgraduate non-degree course 
Information about the institution The UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education is an international institution for water education that was established in 2003. It is based in Delft, the Netherlands. Since its inception in 1957, IHE – as it was known – has provided postgraduate education to more than 13,500 professionals (engineers and scientists) almost entirely from developing/transition countries, representing 136 different countries. It has also graduated more than 50 PhD candidates and executed numerous research and capacity-building projects throughout the world.  
 Course  Hydrology and Water Resources (MSc)
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Institute for International Education Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee € 16500 per programme 
Duration 18 month(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution The UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education is an international institution for water education that was established in 2003. It is based in Delft, the Netherlands. Since its inception in 1957, IHE – as it was known – has provided postgraduate education to more than 13,500 professionals (engineers and scientists) almost entirely from developing/transition countries, representing 136 different countries. It has also graduated more than 50 PhD candidates and executed numerous research and capacity-building projects throughout the world.  
 Course  Industrial Design Engineering
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Accredited or recognized by NVAO: NVAO is the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders. It was established by international treaty and guarantees the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders by means of accrediting study programmes. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution University of Twente  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee EU/EEA: € 1620, non-EU/EEA: € 8460 per year 
Duration 2 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution The University of Twente offers degree programmes in fields ranging from engineering and natural sciences to behavioural and management sciences. Research spearheads include engineering, energy, health, sustainability, and safity. On 1 January 2010 the International Institute for Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC) became the sixth faculty of the University of Twente. The Faculty provides international postgraduate education, research and project services in the field of geo-information science and earth observation using remote sensing and GIS. The aim of ITC’s activities is the international exchange of knowledge, focusing on capacity building and institutional development in developing countries and emerging economies. The University of Twente is the only campus university in the Netherlands. Here 3,000 faculty and staff and 10,000 students work and unwind in the beautiful green park-like grounds, supported by top facilities for research and teaching as well as for sports and culture. Only a two-hour drive from Amsterdam, it is home to such events as the world’s largest annual student thinktank Create Tomorrow. The University of Twente has become an international stage for talent, attracting students from across the world. Top research master’s and PhD programmes are closely linked with the University’s world leading research and break through innovations.  
 Course  Industrial Engineering and Management
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Accredited or recognized by NVAO: NVAO is the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders. It was established by international treaty and guarantees the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders by means of accrediting study programmes. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution University of Groningen  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee EU/EEA: € 1580, non-EU/EEA: € 9300 per year 
Duration 2 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution Since its inception in 1614, the University of Groningen has enjoyed an international reputation as a dynamic and innovative centre of higher education offering high-quality teaching and research. Balanced study paths encourage students and researchers to develop their individual talents. By joining forces and pooling resources with prestigious international partner universities and networks, the University of Groningen plays an important role in the exchange of knowledge.  
 Course  International Course on Design, Implementation and Operation of Drainage Systems (IDSD)
Characteristics Postgraduate non-degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level. A non-degree course does not lead to a degree, but to a certificate or diploma. Institute for International Education Government-approved: An institution not funded by the Government, but with the right to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. Government approval is official recognition that the quality of a private educational institution has been inspected and approved. The list of all government-approved institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution Alterra - Centre for Water and Climate  
Type of qualification Certificate 
Tuition fee € 3500 per programme 
Duration 3 week(s) 
Course type Postgraduate non-degree course 
Information about the institution Alterra is a research institute for our green, living environment. Alterra offers a combination of practical and scientific research in a multitude of disciplines related to the green world around us and the sustainable use of our living environment. Alterra is part of the Wageningen University and Research Centre concern (Wageningen UR). In research and education Alterra closely cooperates with the school of Environmental Sciences of Wageningen University. With this partner Alterra contributes to a high quality and sustainable, green, living environment. With five research centres (Ecosystem Studies, Geo Information, Landscape, Soil Science and Water & Climate), 600 staff and a partnership with 20 chairs in Wageningen University (300 staff) Alterra has a wide range of expertise on the environmental issues we are facing today. To conduct the work in a optimal manner, Alterra has various research facilities at its disposal such as biological laboratories, databases, profiles of national and international soils and DNA technology. Among Alterra’s national and international partners are the Partnership for European Environmental Research (PEER), Global Water Partnership (GWP), World Water Council (WWC), Netherlands Water Partnership (NWP), Climate Change and Biosphere (CCB), the European Centre for Nature Conservation (ECNC) and the European Forest Institute (EFI). Alterra’s clients include the European Union, the World Bank, universities, local, national and international governments, NGOs and commercial companies. More information on www.alterra.nl/uk  
 Course  Knowledge Management for Decision-makers in the Water Sector
Characteristics Postgraduate non-degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level. A non-degree course does not lead to a degree, but to a certificate or diploma. Institute for International Education Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education  
Type of qualification Certificate 
Tuition fee € 2500 per programme 
Duration 2 week(s) 
Course type Postgraduate non-degree course 
Information about the institution The UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education is an international institution for water education that was established in 2003. It is based in Delft, the Netherlands. Since its inception in 1957, IHE – as it was known – has provided postgraduate education to more than 13,500 professionals (engineers and scientists) almost entirely from developing/transition countries, representing 136 different countries. It has also graduated more than 50 PhD candidates and executed numerous research and capacity-building projects throughout the world.  
 Course  Management of Technology
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Accredited or recognized by NVAO: NVAO is the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders. It was established by international treaty and guarantees the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders by means of accrediting study programmes. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution Delft University of Technology  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee EU/EEA < 30 years: € 1565, EU/EEA >= 30 years: € 2130, non-EU/EEA: € 8460 per year 
Duration 2 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution Founded in 1842, Delft University of Technology is the oldest, largest, and most comprehensive technical university in the Netherlands. Its eight faculties are at the forefront of technological development, contributing to scientific advancement in the interests of society. Ranked among the top universities of technology in the world (THES, 2008) TU Delft’s excellent research and education standards are backed by outstanding facilities, research institutes and research schools. TU Delft sees valorisation of knowledge as an important part of its strategy and maintains close links with (inter)national industries, a strategic alliance to the benifit of relevance of its research, academic programmes and career prospects for its graduates. All education programmes encourage creative and independent thinking with a focus on problem solving. The student body is made up of about hundred nationalities. The university has partnerships with more than thirty leading universities all over the world, enabling students and researchers to increase their international experience through cooperation and exchange. TU Delft is also a member of the prestigious IDEA league of five leading engineering universities in Europe (TU Delft, Imperial College London, ETH Zurich, RWTH Aachen and ParisTech).  
 Course  Master Applied Physics
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Accredited or recognized by NVAO: NVAO is the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders. It was established by international treaty and guarantees the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders by means of accrediting study programmes. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution Eindhoven University of Technology  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee EU/EEA: € 1565, non-EU/EEA: € 8600 per year 
Duration 2 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) (established in 1956) is a research-driven, design-oriented university of technology at an international level, with the primary objective of providing young people with an academic education within the ‘engineering science & technology’ domain. The TU/e is a leading international university specializing in engineering science & technology, contributing through excellent teaching and research to progress in the technical sciences, to the development of technological innovations and as a result to the growth of welfare and well being, both within its own region (technology & innovation hotspot Eindhoven) and beyond it. In brief, the TU/e profiles itself as the university Where Innovation Starts.  
 Course  Master Biomedical Engineering
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Accredited or recognized by NVAO: NVAO is the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders. It was established by international treaty and guarantees the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders by means of accrediting study programmes. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution Eindhoven University of Technology  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee EU/EEA: € 1565, non-EU/EEA: € 8600 per year 
Duration 2 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) (established in 1956) is a research-driven, design-oriented university of technology at an international level, with the primary objective of providing young people with an academic education within the ‘engineering science & technology’ domain. The TU/e is a leading international university specializing in engineering science & technology, contributing through excellent teaching and research to progress in the technical sciences, to the development of technological innovations and as a result to the growth of welfare and well being, both within its own region (technology & innovation hotspot Eindhoven) and beyond it. In brief, the TU/e profiles itself as the university Where Innovation Starts.  
 Course  Master Embedded Systems
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Accredited or recognized by NVAO: NVAO is the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders. It was established by international treaty and guarantees the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders by means of accrediting study programmes. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution Eindhoven University of Technology  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee EU/EEA: € 1565, non-EU/EEA: € 8600 per year 
Duration 2 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) (established in 1956) is a research-driven, design-oriented university of technology at an international level, with the primary objective of providing young people with an academic education within the ‘engineering science & technology’ domain. The TU/e is a leading international university specializing in engineering science & technology, contributing through excellent teaching and research to progress in the technical sciences, to the development of technological innovations and as a result to the growth of welfare and well being, both within its own region (technology & innovation hotspot Eindhoven) and beyond it. In brief, the TU/e profiles itself as the university Where Innovation Starts.  
 Course  Master Human Technology Interaction
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Accredited or recognized by NVAO: NVAO is the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders. It was established by international treaty and guarantees the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders by means of accrediting study programmes. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution Eindhoven University of Technology  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee EU/EEA: € 1565, non-EU/EEA: € 8600 per year 
Duration 2 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) (established in 1956) is a research-driven, design-oriented university of technology at an international level, with the primary objective of providing young people with an academic education within the ‘engineering science & technology’ domain. The TU/e is a leading international university specializing in engineering science & technology, contributing through excellent teaching and research to progress in the technical sciences, to the development of technological innovations and as a result to the growth of welfare and well being, both within its own region (technology & innovation hotspot Eindhoven) and beyond it. In brief, the TU/e profiles itself as the university Where Innovation Starts.  
 Course  Master Innovation Management
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Accredited or recognized by NVAO: NVAO is the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders. It was established by international treaty and guarantees the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders by means of accrediting study programmes. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution Eindhoven University of Technology  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee EU/EEA: € 1565, non-EU/EEA: € 8600 per year 
Duration 2 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) (established in 1956) is a research-driven, design-oriented university of technology at an international level, with the primary objective of providing young people with an academic education within the ‘engineering science & technology’ domain. The TU/e is a leading international university specializing in engineering science & technology, contributing through excellent teaching and research to progress in the technical sciences, to the development of technological innovations and as a result to the growth of welfare and well being, both within its own region (technology & innovation hotspot Eindhoven) and beyond it. In brief, the TU/e profiles itself as the university Where Innovation Starts.  
 Course  Master Mechanical Engineering
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Accredited or recognized by NVAO: NVAO is the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders. It was established by international treaty and guarantees the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders by means of accrediting study programmes. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution Eindhoven University of Technology  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee EU/EEA: € 1565, non-EU/EEA: € 8600 per year 
Duration 2 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) (established in 1956) is a research-driven, design-oriented university of technology at an international level, with the primary objective of providing young people with an academic education within the ‘engineering science & technology’ domain. The TU/e is a leading international university specializing in engineering science & technology, contributing through excellent teaching and research to progress in the technical sciences, to the development of technological innovations and as a result to the growth of welfare and well being, both within its own region (technology & innovation hotspot Eindhoven) and beyond it. In brief, the TU/e profiles itself as the university Where Innovation Starts.  
 Course  Master Operations Management & Logistics
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Accredited or recognized by NVAO: NVAO is the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders. It was established by international treaty and guarantees the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders by means of accrediting study programmes. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution Eindhoven University of Technology  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee EU/EEA: € 1565, non-EU/EEA: € 8600 per year 
Duration 2 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) (established in 1956) is a research-driven, design-oriented university of technology at an international level, with the primary objective of providing young people with an academic education within the ‘engineering science & technology’ domain. The TU/e is a leading international university specializing in engineering science & technology, contributing through excellent teaching and research to progress in the technical sciences, to the development of technological innovations and as a result to the growth of welfare and well being, both within its own region (technology & innovation hotspot Eindhoven) and beyond it. In brief, the TU/e profiles itself as the university Where Innovation Starts.  
 Course  Master Systems and Control
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Accredited or recognized by NVAO: NVAO is the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders. It was established by international treaty and guarantees the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders by means of accrediting study programmes. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution Eindhoven University of Technology  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee EU/EEA: € 1565, non-EU/EEA: € 8600 per year 
Duration 2 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) (established in 1956) is a research-driven, design-oriented university of technology at an international level, with the primary objective of providing young people with an academic education within the ‘engineering science & technology’ domain. The TU/e is a leading international university specializing in engineering science & technology, contributing through excellent teaching and research to progress in the technical sciences, to the development of technological innovations and as a result to the growth of welfare and well being, both within its own region (technology & innovation hotspot Eindhoven) and beyond it. In brief, the TU/e profiles itself as the university Where Innovation Starts.  
 Course  Master Technology and Policy
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Accredited or recognized by NVAO: NVAO is the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders. It was established by international treaty and guarantees the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders by means of accrediting study programmes. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution Eindhoven University of Technology  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee EU/EEA: € 1565, non-EU/EEA: € 8600 per year 
Duration 2 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) (established in 1956) is a research-driven, design-oriented university of technology at an international level, with the primary objective of providing young people with an academic education within the ‘engineering science & technology’ domain. The TU/e is a leading international university specializing in engineering science & technology, contributing through excellent teaching and research to progress in the technical sciences, to the development of technological innovations and as a result to the growth of welfare and well being, both within its own region (technology & innovation hotspot Eindhoven) and beyond it. In brief, the TU/e profiles itself as the university Where Innovation Starts.  
 Course  Master's Programme Mechatronics
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution University of Twente  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee EU/EEA: € 1620, non-EU/EEA: € 8310 per year 
Duration 2 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution The University of Twente offers degree programmes in fields ranging from engineering and natural sciences to behavioural and management sciences. Research spearheads include engineering, energy, health, sustainability, and safity. On 1 January 2010 the International Institute for Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC) became the sixth faculty of the University of Twente. The Faculty provides international postgraduate education, research and project services in the field of geo-information science and earth observation using remote sensing and GIS. The aim of ITC’s activities is the international exchange of knowledge, focusing on capacity building and institutional development in developing countries and emerging economies. The University of Twente is the only campus university in the Netherlands. Here 3,000 faculty and staff and 10,000 students work and unwind in the beautiful green park-like grounds, supported by top facilities for research and teaching as well as for sports and culture. Only a two-hour drive from Amsterdam, it is home to such events as the world’s largest annual student thinktank Create Tomorrow. The University of Twente has become an international stage for talent, attracting students from across the world. Top research master’s and PhD programmes are closely linked with the University’s world leading research and break through innovations.  
 Course  Mechanical Engineering
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Accredited or recognized by NVAO: NVAO is the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders. It was established by international treaty and guarantees the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders by means of accrediting study programmes. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution University of Twente  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee EU/EEA: € 1620, non-EU/EEA: € 8460 per year 
Duration 2 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution The University of Twente offers degree programmes in fields ranging from engineering and natural sciences to behavioural and management sciences. Research spearheads include engineering, energy, health, sustainability, and safity. On 1 January 2010 the International Institute for Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC) became the sixth faculty of the University of Twente. The Faculty provides international postgraduate education, research and project services in the field of geo-information science and earth observation using remote sensing and GIS. The aim of ITC’s activities is the international exchange of knowledge, focusing on capacity building and institutional development in developing countries and emerging economies. The University of Twente is the only campus university in the Netherlands. Here 3,000 faculty and staff and 10,000 students work and unwind in the beautiful green park-like grounds, supported by top facilities for research and teaching as well as for sports and culture. Only a two-hour drive from Amsterdam, it is home to such events as the world’s largest annual student thinktank Create Tomorrow. The University of Twente has become an international stage for talent, attracting students from across the world. Top research master’s and PhD programmes are closely linked with the University’s world leading research and break through innovations.  
 Course  Media and Knowledge Engineering
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Accredited or recognized by NVAO: NVAO is the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders. It was established by international treaty and guarantees the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders by means of accrediting study programmes. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution Delft University of Technology  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee EU/EEA < 30 years: € 1565, EU/EEA >= 30 years: € 2130, non-EU/EEA: € 8460 per year 
Duration 2 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution Founded in 1842, Delft University of Technology is the oldest, largest, and most comprehensive technical university in the Netherlands. Its eight faculties are at the forefront of technological development, contributing to scientific advancement in the interests of society. Ranked among the top universities of technology in the world (THES, 2008) TU Delft’s excellent research and education standards are backed by outstanding facilities, research institutes and research schools. TU Delft sees valorisation of knowledge as an important part of its strategy and maintains close links with (inter)national industries, a strategic alliance to the benifit of relevance of its research, academic programmes and career prospects for its graduates. All education programmes encourage creative and independent thinking with a focus on problem solving. The student body is made up of about hundred nationalities. The university has partnerships with more than thirty leading universities all over the world, enabling students and researchers to increase their international experience through cooperation and exchange. TU Delft is also a member of the prestigious IDEA league of five leading engineering universities in Europe (TU Delft, Imperial College London, ETH Zurich, RWTH Aachen and ParisTech).  
 Course  MSc Programme Building Services
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Accredited or recognized by NVAO: NVAO is the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders. It was established by international treaty and guarantees the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders by means of accrediting study programmes. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution Eindhoven University of Technology  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee EU/EEA: € 1565, non-EU/EEA: € 8600 per year 
Duration 2 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) (established in 1956) is a research-driven, design-oriented university of technology at an international level, with the primary objective of providing young people with an academic education within the ‘engineering science & technology’ domain. The TU/e is a leading international university specializing in engineering science & technology, contributing through excellent teaching and research to progress in the technical sciences, to the development of technological innovations and as a result to the growth of welfare and well being, both within its own region (technology & innovation hotspot Eindhoven) and beyond it. In brief, the TU/e profiles itself as the university Where Innovation Starts.  
 Course  Nanotechnology
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution University of Twente  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee EU/EEA: € 1620, non-EU/EEA: € 8460 per year 
Duration 2 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution The University of Twente offers degree programmes in fields ranging from engineering and natural sciences to behavioural and management sciences. Research spearheads include engineering, energy, health, sustainability, and safity. On 1 January 2010 the International Institute for Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC) became the sixth faculty of the University of Twente. The Faculty provides international postgraduate education, research and project services in the field of geo-information science and earth observation using remote sensing and GIS. The aim of ITC’s activities is the international exchange of knowledge, focusing on capacity building and institutional development in developing countries and emerging economies. The University of Twente is the only campus university in the Netherlands. Here 3,000 faculty and staff and 10,000 students work and unwind in the beautiful green park-like grounds, supported by top facilities for research and teaching as well as for sports and culture. Only a two-hour drive from Amsterdam, it is home to such events as the world’s largest annual student thinktank Create Tomorrow. The University of Twente has become an international stage for talent, attracting students from across the world. Top research master’s and PhD programmes are closely linked with the University’s world leading research and break through innovations.  
 Course  On-line course Flood Modelling for Management
Characteristics Postgraduate non-degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level. A non-degree course does not lead to a degree, but to a certificate or diploma. Institute for International Education Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). E-learning  
Institution UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education  
Type of qualification Certificate 
Tuition fee € 550 per programme 
Duration 11 week(s) 
Course type Postgraduate non-degree course 
Information about the institution The UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education is an international institution for water education that was established in 2003. It is based in Delft, the Netherlands. Since its inception in 1957, IHE – as it was known – has provided postgraduate education to more than 13,500 professionals (engineers and scientists) almost entirely from developing/transition countries, representing 136 different countries. It has also graduated more than 50 PhD candidates and executed numerous research and capacity-building projects throughout the world.  
 Course  On-line course in Service Oriented Management of Irrigation Systems
Characteristics Postgraduate non-degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level. A non-degree course does not lead to a degree, but to a certificate or diploma. Institute for International Education Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). E-learning  
Institution UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education  
Type of qualification Certificate 
Tuition fee € 550 per programme 
Duration 6 month(s) 
Course type Postgraduate non-degree course 
Information about the institution The UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education is an international institution for water education that was established in 2003. It is based in Delft, the Netherlands. Since its inception in 1957, IHE – as it was known – has provided postgraduate education to more than 13,500 professionals (engineers and scientists) almost entirely from developing/transition countries, representing 136 different countries. It has also graduated more than 50 PhD candidates and executed numerous research and capacity-building projects throughout the world.  
 Course  On-line course in Water Transport and Distribution I
Characteristics Postgraduate non-degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level. A non-degree course does not lead to a degree, but to a certificate or diploma. Institute for International Education Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). E-learning  
Institution UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education  
Type of qualification Certificate 
Tuition fee € 550 per programme 
Duration 6 month(s) 
Course type Postgraduate non-degree course 
Information about the institution The UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education is an international institution for water education that was established in 2003. It is based in Delft, the Netherlands. Since its inception in 1957, IHE – as it was known – has provided postgraduate education to more than 13,500 professionals (engineers and scientists) almost entirely from developing/transition countries, representing 136 different countries. It has also graduated more than 50 PhD candidates and executed numerous research and capacity-building projects throughout the world.  
 Course  On-line course Sanitation-related urban groundwater pollution
Characteristics Postgraduate non-degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level. A non-degree course does not lead to a degree, but to a certificate or diploma. Institute for International Education Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). E-learning  
Institution UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education  
Type of qualification Certificate 
Tuition fee € 550 per programme 
Duration 4 month(s) 
Course type Postgraduate non-degree course 
Information about the institution The UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education is an international institution for water education that was established in 2003. It is based in Delft, the Netherlands. Since its inception in 1957, IHE – as it was known – has provided postgraduate education to more than 13,500 professionals (engineers and scientists) almost entirely from developing/transition countries, representing 136 different countries. It has also graduated more than 50 PhD candidates and executed numerous research and capacity-building projects throughout the world.  
 Course  Post-master Design and Technology of Instrumentation
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Foreign Accreditation Organization: Institutions may offer bachelor’s, master’s and other programmes that have not been accredited by the NVAO, but have been accredited by an recognized accreditation organization in another country. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution 3TU.School for Technological Design / Stan Ackermans Institute  
Type of qualification Other 
Tuition fee € 0 per year 
Duration 2 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution The technological designer programmes of the 3TU School for Technological Design, Stan Ackermans Institute were initiated at the request of the Dutch high-tech industry. High-tech companies need professionals who can design and develop complex new products and processes and offer innovative solutions. All programmes work closely together with high-tech industry, offering the trainees the opportunity to participate in large-scale, interdisciplinary design projects under industrial circumstances. With this unique cooperation we provide our trainees with a valuable network of contacts in industry. Stan Ackermans Institute has ten two-year full-time programmes, leading to a Professional Doctorate in Engineering (PDEng). Our programmes offer the opportunity to broaden your knowledge and experience by means of a personal and practical design assignment, under the supervision of experienced design professionals. You will be appointed for the duration of the programme for a maximum of two years. You will also become a member of the scientific staff of the TU/e, TU Delft or TU Twente and receive a salary.  
 Course  Post-master Information and Communication Technology
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Foreign Accreditation Organization: Institutions may offer bachelor’s, master’s and other programmes that have not been accredited by the NVAO, but have been accredited by an recognized accreditation organization in another country. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution 3TU.School for Technological Design / Stan Ackermans Institute  
Type of qualification Other 
Tuition fee € 0 per year 
Duration 2 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution The technological designer programmes of the 3TU School for Technological Design, Stan Ackermans Institute were initiated at the request of the Dutch high-tech industry. High-tech companies need professionals who can design and develop complex new products and processes and offer innovative solutions. All programmes work closely together with high-tech industry, offering the trainees the opportunity to participate in large-scale, interdisciplinary design projects under industrial circumstances. With this unique cooperation we provide our trainees with a valuable network of contacts in industry. Stan Ackermans Institute has ten two-year full-time programmes, leading to a Professional Doctorate in Engineering (PDEng). Our programmes offer the opportunity to broaden your knowledge and experience by means of a personal and practical design assignment, under the supervision of experienced design professionals. You will be appointed for the duration of the programme for a maximum of two years. You will also become a member of the scientific staff of the TU/e, TU Delft or TU Twente and receive a salary.  
 Course  Post-master Logistics Management Systems
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Foreign Accreditation Organization: Institutions may offer bachelor’s, master’s and other programmes that have not been accredited by the NVAO, but have been accredited by an recognized accreditation organization in another country. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution 3TU.School for Technological Design / Stan Ackermans Institute  
Type of qualification Other 
Tuition fee € 0 per year 
Duration 2 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution The technological designer programmes of the 3TU School for Technological Design, Stan Ackermans Institute were initiated at the request of the Dutch high-tech industry. High-tech companies need professionals who can design and develop complex new products and processes and offer innovative solutions. All programmes work closely together with high-tech industry, offering the trainees the opportunity to participate in large-scale, interdisciplinary design projects under industrial circumstances. With this unique cooperation we provide our trainees with a valuable network of contacts in industry. Stan Ackermans Institute has ten two-year full-time programmes, leading to a Professional Doctorate in Engineering (PDEng). Our programmes offer the opportunity to broaden your knowledge and experience by means of a personal and practical design assignment, under the supervision of experienced design professionals. You will be appointed for the duration of the programme for a maximum of two years. You will also become a member of the scientific staff of the TU/e, TU Delft or TU Twente and receive a salary.  
 Course  Post-master Process and Product Design
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Foreign Accreditation Organization: Institutions may offer bachelor’s, master’s and other programmes that have not been accredited by the NVAO, but have been accredited by an recognized accreditation organization in another country. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution 3TU.School for Technological Design / Stan Ackermans Institute  
Type of qualification Other 
Tuition fee € 0 per year 
Duration 2 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution The technological designer programmes of the 3TU School for Technological Design, Stan Ackermans Institute were initiated at the request of the Dutch high-tech industry. High-tech companies need professionals who can design and develop complex new products and processes and offer innovative solutions. All programmes work closely together with high-tech industry, offering the trainees the opportunity to participate in large-scale, interdisciplinary design projects under industrial circumstances. With this unique cooperation we provide our trainees with a valuable network of contacts in industry. Stan Ackermans Institute has ten two-year full-time programmes, leading to a Professional Doctorate in Engineering (PDEng). Our programmes offer the opportunity to broaden your knowledge and experience by means of a personal and practical design assignment, under the supervision of experienced design professionals. You will be appointed for the duration of the programme for a maximum of two years. You will also become a member of the scientific staff of the TU/e, TU Delft or TU Twente and receive a salary.  
 Course  Sanitary Engineering (MSc)
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Institute for International Education Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee € 16500 per programme 
Duration 18 month(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution The UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education is an international institution for water education that was established in 2003. It is based in Delft, the Netherlands. Since its inception in 1957, IHE – as it was known – has provided postgraduate education to more than 13,500 professionals (engineers and scientists) almost entirely from developing/transition countries, representing 136 different countries. It has also graduated more than 50 PhD candidates and executed numerous research and capacity-building projects throughout the world.  
 Course  Science Education and Communication
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Accredited or recognized by NVAO: NVAO is the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders. It was established by international treaty and guarantees the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders by means of accrediting study programmes. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution Delft University of Technology  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee EU/EEA < 30 years: € 1565, EU/EEA >= 30 years: € 2130, non-EU/EEA: € 8460 per year 
Duration 2 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution Founded in 1842, Delft University of Technology is the oldest, largest, and most comprehensive technical university in the Netherlands. Its eight faculties are at the forefront of technological development, contributing to scientific advancement in the interests of society. Ranked among the top universities of technology in the world (THES, 2008) TU Delft’s excellent research and education standards are backed by outstanding facilities, research institutes and research schools. TU Delft sees valorisation of knowledge as an important part of its strategy and maintains close links with (inter)national industries, a strategic alliance to the benifit of relevance of its research, academic programmes and career prospects for its graduates. All education programmes encourage creative and independent thinking with a focus on problem solving. The student body is made up of about hundred nationalities. The university has partnerships with more than thirty leading universities all over the world, enabling students and researchers to increase their international experience through cooperation and exchange. TU Delft is also a member of the prestigious IDEA league of five leading engineering universities in Europe (TU Delft, Imperial College London, ETH Zurich, RWTH Aachen and ParisTech).  
 Course  Spate Irrigation and Water Management under Drought and Water Scarcity
Characteristics Postgraduate non-degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level. A non-degree course does not lead to a degree, but to a certificate or diploma. Institute for International Education Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education  
Type of qualification Certificate 
Tuition fee € 1500 per programme 
Duration 2 week(s) 
Course type Postgraduate non-degree course 
Information about the institution The UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education is an international institution for water education that was established in 2003. It is based in Delft, the Netherlands. Since its inception in 1957, IHE – as it was known – has provided postgraduate education to more than 13,500 professionals (engineers and scientists) almost entirely from developing/transition countries, representing 136 different countries. It has also graduated more than 50 PhD candidates and executed numerous research and capacity-building projects throughout the world.  
 Course  Sustainable Energy Technology
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Accredited or recognized by NVAO: NVAO is the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders. It was established by international treaty and guarantees the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders by means of accrediting study programmes. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution University of Twente  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee EU/EEA: € 1620, non-EU/EEA: € 8460 per year 
Duration 2 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution The University of Twente offers degree programmes in fields ranging from engineering and natural sciences to behavioural and management sciences. Research spearheads include engineering, energy, health, sustainability, and safity. On 1 January 2010 the International Institute for Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC) became the sixth faculty of the University of Twente. The Faculty provides international postgraduate education, research and project services in the field of geo-information science and earth observation using remote sensing and GIS. The aim of ITC’s activities is the international exchange of knowledge, focusing on capacity building and institutional development in developing countries and emerging economies. The University of Twente is the only campus university in the Netherlands. Here 3,000 faculty and staff and 10,000 students work and unwind in the beautiful green park-like grounds, supported by top facilities for research and teaching as well as for sports and culture. Only a two-hour drive from Amsterdam, it is home to such events as the world’s largest annual student thinktank Create Tomorrow. The University of Twente has become an international stage for talent, attracting students from across the world. Top research master’s and PhD programmes are closely linked with the University’s world leading research and break through innovations.  
 Course  Systems Engineering, Policy Analysis and Management
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Accredited or recognized by NVAO: NVAO is the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders. It was established by international treaty and guarantees the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders by means of accrediting study programmes. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution Delft University of Technology  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee EU/EEA < 30 years: € 1565, EU/EEA >= 30 years: € 2130, non-EU/EEA: € 8460 per year 
Duration 2 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution Founded in 1842, Delft University of Technology is the oldest, largest, and most comprehensive technical university in the Netherlands. Its eight faculties are at the forefront of technological development, contributing to scientific advancement in the interests of society. Ranked among the top universities of technology in the world (THES, 2008) TU Delft’s excellent research and education standards are backed by outstanding facilities, research institutes and research schools. TU Delft sees valorisation of knowledge as an important part of its strategy and maintains close links with (inter)national industries, a strategic alliance to the benifit of relevance of its research, academic programmes and career prospects for its graduates. All education programmes encourage creative and independent thinking with a focus on problem solving. The student body is made up of about hundred nationalities. The university has partnerships with more than thirty leading universities all over the world, enabling students and researchers to increase their international experience through cooperation and exchange. TU Delft is also a member of the prestigious IDEA league of five leading engineering universities in Europe (TU Delft, Imperial College London, ETH Zurich, RWTH Aachen and ParisTech).  
 Course  Transport, Infrastructure and Logistics
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Accredited or recognized by NVAO: NVAO is the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders. It was established by international treaty and guarantees the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders by means of accrediting study programmes. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution Delft University of Technology  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee EU/EEA < 30 years: € 1565, EU/EEA >= 30 years: € 2130, non-EU/EEA: € 8460 per year 
Duration 2 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution Founded in 1842, Delft University of Technology is the oldest, largest, and most comprehensive technical university in the Netherlands. Its eight faculties are at the forefront of technological development, contributing to scientific advancement in the interests of society. Ranked among the top universities of technology in the world (THES, 2008) TU Delft’s excellent research and education standards are backed by outstanding facilities, research institutes and research schools. TU Delft sees valorisation of knowledge as an important part of its strategy and maintains close links with (inter)national industries, a strategic alliance to the benifit of relevance of its research, academic programmes and career prospects for its graduates. All education programmes encourage creative and independent thinking with a focus on problem solving. The student body is made up of about hundred nationalities. The university has partnerships with more than thirty leading universities all over the world, enabling students and researchers to increase their international experience through cooperation and exchange. TU Delft is also a member of the prestigious IDEA league of five leading engineering universities in Europe (TU Delft, Imperial College London, ETH Zurich, RWTH Aachen and ParisTech).  
 Course  Water Supply Engineering (MSc)
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Institute for International Education Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee € 16500 per programme 
Duration 18 month(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution The UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education is an international institution for water education that was established in 2003. It is based in Delft, the Netherlands. Since its inception in 1957, IHE – as it was known – has provided postgraduate education to more than 13,500 professionals (engineers and scientists) almost entirely from developing/transition countries, representing 136 different countries. It has also graduated more than 50 PhD candidates and executed numerous research and capacity-building projects throughout the world.