Education

Growing demand for water experts

Water experts are needed. Economic development in large parts of the world leads to an increase in the demand for clean water. Furthermore, a large part of the worlds’ population lives in coastal cities that are prone to flooding. And climate change creates new challenges we have not dealt with before. In the near future, demand for water expertise will exceed the current supply of water experts.


Want to learn about H20? Come to the Netherlands!

Water is essential for the future of our planet and people. If you want a meaningful career, why not choose water? And if you wish to learn about water, why not come to the Netherlands?

In the Netherlands, many children learn to swim before they are six years old. Water is a part of daily life. It’s not surprising that water education is a very serious matter in the Netherlands. The country has several top institutes for water education. They offer extensive international programs, from short courses to complete bachelor programs.


Want to know more about Dutch water studies?

Check out the main schools, institutes and universities in the Netherlands .


Want to know more about studying in Holland?

More general information about studying in the Netherlands check: Study in Holland.

In 2011, some 81.700 international students were studying in Holland. These students come from 61 different countries. They all have their own unique experience in Holland, but it is always truly international.

Some students have written down their experiences in testimonials for you to read.

Wetskills challenge for water students


Following Shanghai, Casablanca, Amsterdam, Yokyakarta and Oman:

Invitation for 6th Wetskills in Cape Town, South Africa

The sixth Wetskills challenge will take place in Cape Town, South Africa in April/May 2012. Dutch and South African students are invited to participate and join in workshops finding creative new solutions to real South African water cases. Closing date: Februari 19th.

Read more on Wetskills

 

Singapore: students to present case studies in final


In February 2012 the final will take place of the first Holland Water Challenge in Singapore. Following two previous finals in China.

Read more on Holland Water Challenge

 
 

Why I study H2O in the Netherlands


Darja Tretjakova from Latvia, student Water Management – Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences

 

Why I study H2O in the Netherlands


Liu Haoran (China), student International Water Management, Van Hall Larenstein, University of Applied Sciences