
River Delta Development (joint degree)
Master

Do you want to play a crucial role in shaping the river deltas of the future? Are you keen to find solutions to one of this century’s most pressing challenges? Then the master’s degree River Delta Development is for you!
River deltas are not only home to millions of people and several different ecosystems, they are also essential for global food production and economic activity. These areas are under pressure, because of climate change, the rise in sea levels and overpopulation. Floods, subsidence and the salinisation of groundwater are just some of the challenges we face, which is why we need visionaries who can build bridges between ecology, technology and society.
This master’s is a unique joint degree from three institutes of higher learning with special expertise in water: HZ University of Applied Sciences (coastal area), Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences (river systems) and Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences (urban water). Studying and working at these three locations will increase your understanding of different types of delta area and your network within the field.
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English
Title
Master of Science
Duration
2 years
ECTS credits
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Accreditation
Tuition fee 2025/2026
EU/EEA
The EU/EEA rate is the regular fee for students from within the EU/EEA.
€ 2,601
Admission
Application requirements
In order to qualify for participation in the Master’s programme River Delta Development, applicants should have a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university (of applied sciences) or accredited academic institution in a discipline related to that of the master’s programme (certified copy of a diploma together with the official transcript of academic records).
A letter of motivation and an intake interview with the admission committee are also part of the selection procedure. The HZ student office will inform you about this. If your letter of motivation and intake interview are both positively assessed, you will be sent confirmation of your admission. You can use this to request any grants you will need.
Language requirements
- 6
- IELTS overall band
- 80
- TOEFL internet based
- 169
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English
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€ 2,601 | |
Non-EU/EEAThe non-EU/EEA rate is the rate for students from outside the EU/EEA. |
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InstitutionalThe institutional rate is for all students who have already obtained a bachelor’s or master’s degree and who want to start a second programme leading to a degree at the same level or at a lower level. |
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Start date | App. deadline EU/EEA | App. deadline Non-EU/EEA |
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1 Sep '25 | 1 Aug '25 | 1 Jun '25 |
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NL Scholarship
The NL Scholarship is meant for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to do their bachelor’s or master’s in the Netherlands.
Contact
HZ University of Applied Sciences
Main addressHet Groene Woud 1-3
4331 NB Middelburg
0118 - 489000