Overview of International Study Programmes and Courses

Period: 2009-2010    Overview of international study programmes and courses   My selection
Environmental Science
Ecology
Energy management and cleaner production
Environmental management
Environmental sanitation
Environmental technology
Natural resources management
Wildlife and pest management
 Course  Bachelor in Environmental Science
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). 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 Saxion University of Applied Sciences  
Type of qualification B 
Tuition fee EU/EEA: € 1565, non-EU/EEA: € 7200 per year 
Duration 1 year(s) 
Course type Undergraduate degree course 
Information about the institution With approximately 20,000 students, 3 locations and 1,700 employees, Saxion University is among the largest institutions of higher education in the Netherlands. We offer a broad range of different international business, technical and environmental courses. Whether you are looking for a final year, a preparatory course, a 4-year bachelor's programme or a master's course, Saxion has many options for you to choose from. Please visit our website www.saxion.edu, where you will find the information needed to apply to our courses.  
 Course  Bio Energy (1-year certificate programme)
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 Van Hall Larenstein, University of Applied Sciences (location Leeuwarden)  
Type of qualification Certificate 
Tuition fee € 8700 per year 
Duration 1 year(s) 
Course type Undergraduate non-degree course 
Information about the institution Bachelor's and master's programmes in Food, Agribusiness Management, Environmental Care and Regional Development. Would you like to add specialist knowledge to your practical skills – and business acumen to your talent for management? If so, Van Hall Larenstein may have just the programmes you’re looking for! We educate professionals who provide not only for the increased production of safe food, but also for a sustainable and healthy world environment. People who combine such vital concerns with an eye for opportunities on the international market. Van Hall Larenstein provides programmes in the following disciplines: International Agribusiness, Environmental Sciences, Landscape Architecture, Food Science & Technology, Rural Development, Animal Welfare Management and Husbandry, Management of Development, Chain Management.  
 Course  Distance Course Environmental Impact Assessment & Strategic Environmental Assessment with Spatial Decision Support Tools
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 ITC, Faculty of Geo-information Science and Earth Observation of the University of Twente  
Type of qualification Certificate 
Tuition fee € 1000 per programme 
Duration 6 week(s) 
Course type Postgraduate non-degree course 
Information about the institution ITC, Faculty of the University of Twente, is one of the world's foremost international professional education establishment in the field of geo-information science & earth observation with over 60 years of experience.  
 Course  Ecology
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 VU University Amsterdam  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee EU/EEA < 30 years: € 1620, EU/EEA >= 30 years: € 1896, non-EU/EEA: € 9000 per year 
Duration 2 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution VU University Amsterdam is a leading European research university, established in 1880 by the statesman and theologian Abraham Kuyper. The first Dutch university free of state and church interference. That heritage fuels our drive to excel and our closeness to the society in which we are rooted. We seek quality in education through structure, personal scale and ample scope for personal ambition and development. Some 23,000 students and 4,500 staff work closely together in pursuit of new knowledge, with scientific research as a key part of the educational process. Our students are challenged to ask critical questions, tackle problems and place what they are learning in a wider philosophical, ethical and social context. Education is provided at three levels: Bachelor’s (BA, BSc), Master’s (MA, MSc) and doctoral (PhD). Twelve faculties share a single campus and cover a wide spectrum of arts, sciences and medicine. We have always encouraged scholars and students to look beyond the boundaries of their own fields. VU University Amsterdam is internationally oriented and offers many multidisciplinary programmes based on outstanding research.  
 Course  Energy and Environmental Sciences
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 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  Environmental Science & Technology (1-year certificate programme)
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 Van Hall Larenstein, University of Applied Sciences (location Leeuwarden)  
Type of qualification Certificate 
Tuition fee € 8700 per year 
Duration 1 year(s) 
Course type Undergraduate non-degree course 
Information about the institution Bachelor's and master's programmes in Food, Agribusiness Management, Environmental Care and Regional Development. Would you like to add specialist knowledge to your practical skills – and business acumen to your talent for management? If so, Van Hall Larenstein may have just the programmes you’re looking for! We educate professionals who provide not only for the increased production of safe food, but also for a sustainable and healthy world environment. People who combine such vital concerns with an eye for opportunities on the international market. Van Hall Larenstein provides programmes in the following disciplines: International Agribusiness, Environmental Sciences, Landscape Architecture, Food Science & Technology, Rural Development, Animal Welfare Management and Husbandry, Management of Development, Chain Management.  
 Course  Environmental Sciences
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 Radboud University Nijmegen  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee EU/EEA: € 1565, non-EU/EEA: € 8000 per year 
Duration 2 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution Radboud University Nijmegen is one of the leading academic communities in the Netherlands. Established in 1923 and situated in the oldest city of the Netherlands, it has nine faculties and every year enrols over 17,500 students in 107 study programmes. Our personal style of teaching - offering plenty of opportunity to work closely with instructors and fellow students in small seminars - ensures that the university does not become a mere 'degree factory'. Research: Where scientists come together from different backgrounds, new insights emerge. One of the main strengths of research at our university is the way we forge cooperative links across national and disciplinary boundaries. Our top people are not buried away in their research groups – they derive their strength from a continuous exchange of ideas and results with others working in related areas Our 21 high-quality research institutes, which rank at the forefront of a number of fields, offer unique opportunities to undergraduates, postgraduates and PhD students alike. International cooperation: Radboud University Nijmegen has many contacts with universities throughout the world. Within the framework of their (exchange) programmes, students can study in Europe, the USA or Japan, for example. Teachers and researchers use these professional contacts to ensure that their network remains active.  
 Course  Environmental Sciences & Management (1-year certificate programme)
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 Van Hall Larenstein, University of Applied Sciences (location Leeuwarden)  
Type of qualification Certificate 
Tuition fee € 8700 per year 
Duration 1 year(s) 
Course type Undergraduate non-degree course 
Information about the institution Bachelor's and master's programmes in Food, Agribusiness Management, Environmental Care and Regional Development. Would you like to add specialist knowledge to your practical skills – and business acumen to your talent for management? If so, Van Hall Larenstein may have just the programmes you’re looking for! We educate professionals who provide not only for the increased production of safe food, but also for a sustainable and healthy world environment. People who combine such vital concerns with an eye for opportunities on the international market. Van Hall Larenstein provides programmes in the following disciplines: International Agribusiness, Environmental Sciences, Landscape Architecture, Food Science & Technology, Rural Development, Animal Welfare Management and Husbandry, Management of Development, Chain Management.  
 Course  Environmental Technology and Management
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 Avans University of Applied Sciences (location Breda, Tilburg and 's-Hertogenbosch)  
Type of qualification B 
Tuition fee EU/EEA: € 1597, non-EU/EEA: € 7500 per year 
Duration 2 year(s) 
Course type Undergraduate 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  Interdisciplinary Master 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 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 Program Paleoclimate and Geo-Ecosystems
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 VU University Amsterdam  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee EU/EEA < 30 years: € 1538, EU/EEA >= 30 years: € 1800, non-EU/EEA: € 9000 per year 
Duration 2 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution VU University Amsterdam is a leading European research university, established in 1880 by the statesman and theologian Abraham Kuyper. The first Dutch university free of state and church interference. That heritage fuels our drive to excel and our closeness to the society in which we are rooted. We seek quality in education through structure, personal scale and ample scope for personal ambition and development. Some 23,000 students and 4,500 staff work closely together in pursuit of new knowledge, with scientific research as a key part of the educational process. Our students are challenged to ask critical questions, tackle problems and place what they are learning in a wider philosophical, ethical and social context. Education is provided at three levels: Bachelor’s (BA, BSc), Master’s (MA, MSc) and doctoral (PhD). Twelve faculties share a single campus and cover a wide spectrum of arts, sciences and medicine. We have always encouraged scholars and students to look beyond the boundaries of their own fields. VU University Amsterdam is internationally oriented and offers many multidisciplinary programmes based on outstanding research.  
 Course  MSc Environmental Sciences
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 Wageningen University  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee EU/EEA: € 1565, non-EU/EEA: € 8250 per year 
Duration 2 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution Wageningen University Wageningen UR is a unique international organisation that combines academic, strategic and applied research with innovative education at BSc, MSc and PhD levels. Wageningen University is one of the leading international universities with courses in the field of healthy nutrition and living environment. It aims to improve the quality of life by focusing on three main themes: health, lifestyle & livelihood, food & food production and living environment. Wageningen University offers a wide range of study options in the fields of climate, energy, water, environment, nutrition, health, landscape and animals. These fields are approached from various perspectives such as economics, management, research, product development, technology and international cooperation. International Wageningen University attracts students from more than 100 countries (1108 international students). It holds a top five position in the worldwide publication index in the field of agriculture, plants, animals and environment. Wageningen University has many partners in the field of education and research in more than 70 countries, including double degrees, short courses, student exchange and internships. Ranking Wageningen University is in the top 150 of all universities in the world published by the Times Higher Education Supplement. For the fifth year in a row, Wageningen University is number one of fourteen Dutch universities in the Guide of Dutch Higher Education.  
 Course  On-line course on Ecological Sanitation
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 3 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 on Public and Private Partnerships
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 3 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 on Solid Waste Management and Engineering
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 3 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 on Water and Climate Change
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 3 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 on Water and Environmental Law and Policy
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 3 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 on Water Quality Assessment
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  On-line course on Wetland 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 3 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 on Wetlands for Water Quality
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  Remediation and Handling of Contaminated Sediments
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 € 1430 per programme 
Duration 1 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  Transnational ecosystem-based Water 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). 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 Radboud University Nijmegen  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee EU/EEA: € 1565, non-EU/EEA: € 8000 per year 
Duration 2 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution Radboud University Nijmegen is one of the leading academic communities in the Netherlands. Established in 1923 and situated in the oldest city of the Netherlands, it has nine faculties and every year enrols over 17,500 students in 107 study programmes. Our personal style of teaching - offering plenty of opportunity to work closely with instructors and fellow students in small seminars - ensures that the university does not become a mere 'degree factory'. Research: Where scientists come together from different backgrounds, new insights emerge. One of the main strengths of research at our university is the way we forge cooperative links across national and disciplinary boundaries. Our top people are not buried away in their research groups – they derive their strength from a continuous exchange of ideas and results with others working in related areas Our 21 high-quality research institutes, which rank at the forefront of a number of fields, offer unique opportunities to undergraduates, postgraduates and PhD students alike. International cooperation: Radboud University Nijmegen has many contacts with universities throughout the world. Within the framework of their (exchange) programmes, students can study in Europe, the USA or Japan, for example. Teachers and researchers use these professional contacts to ensure that their network remains active.