HZ University of Applied Sciences
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| Type | Public University of Applied Sciences |
|---|---|
| Established | 1987 |
| Students | 4,500 |
| Location | , |
Ranking
HZ in the top 3 five years in a row HZ University of Applied Sciences has ranked in the top three multidisciplinary universities of applied sciences for five years in a row: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and again in 2015 we are considered the third best institute for higher professional education in the Netherlands. Eight of our degree programmes are in first place and 14 Bachelor’s programmes are listed in the top 3 of our country.
Ranking of Universities of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands
Universities of applied sciences in the Netherlands are generally not included in worldwide university rankings. Therefore, Dutch organisations have created their own standards for ranking these types of institutions. There are currently three national rankings that include universities of applied sciences.
The Elsevier Magazine, the Keuzegids and Nationale Studenten Enquete (NSE), are all published on a yearly basis to help students select the right programme and school for them.
Keuzegids rankings The Keuzegids is the only independent guide, published yearly by the Centrum Hoger Onderwijs Informatie (Higher Education Information Centre). One of the five published reports, ‘HBO full-time studies’ (HBO Voltijd), critically assesses and compares the quality of study programmes of higher professional universities in the Netherlands. Results take into account the perspectives of both students and the universities themselves. Rankings are generally based on data about the programme’s success rates, expert opinions from the accreditation of programmes, and student opinions taken from the results of the NSE.
Elsevier Magazine Elsevier Magazine, a Dutch weekly magazine, publishes a yearly ranking of the best higher education studies. “De Beste Studies” report ranks schools based on student satisfaction and surveys of teaching staff. Student opinions are calculated using the results of the NSE, while teaching staff is given a survey specially commissioned by Elsevier with results collected from that. Additional information is taken from the Studiekeuze.nl database and edited.
National Student Survey
The Nationale Studenten Enquete (NSE), known as the National Student Survey in English, is a yearly survey sent out to students following a programme in higher education.
The Studychoice123 Foundation (in Dutch Studiekeuze123), an initiative of higher education organisations, is responsible for the NSE and collaborates with the Ministry of Education.
Studychoice123 asks all higher education institutions to participate in the National Student Survey every year. Questions pertain to the quality of the professors, the study, the skills and training acquired, testing and assessment, and other relevant information. The results of NSE available online in Dutch (see: studiekeuzeinformatie.nl/nse).
HZ in the rankings Since 2011 HZ has constantly been in the top three of Dutch universities of applied sciences, with generally some 8 of its Bachelor’s programmes on No 1 and some 15 to 18 of its 23 Bachelor’s programmes in the top 3. Also all our English language programmes get the highest scores, namely International Business Management Studies, International Business & Languages, Logistics Management, Chemistry, Water Management, Civil Engineering, International Maintenance Management, Delta Management and Vitality & Tourism Management. For an overview of the past five years see the individual years.
The HZ University of Applied Sciences (Dutch: Hogeschool Zeeland - HZ) is a vocational university in the Dutch province of Zeeland and has buildings in Vlissingen and Terneuzen. It has been the only university in Zeeland for a long time. HZ University of Applied Sciences is declared by an independent research from the Keuzegids HBO as the second best major University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands in 2011, 2012 and 2013. 15 of the 23 Bachelor’s programmes are in the top 3 'Best of the Netherlands'.[1][2]
About HZ
The HZ was founded in 1987 as a cooperation between six other educational institutions. The university started with 1400 students, and nowadays it has 4000 students. About 400 of them are not Dutch, but Chinese for example.
The HZ has three locations.
- Boulevard Vlissingen
- Edisonweg Vlissingen (main location)
- Vlietstraat Terneuzen
The HZ has two students' corps: Aqua Ad Vinum[3] and Marum Bibio.[4]
Academies
The HZ has several Academies. Each Academy has its own study programmes.
- Academy for Economics and Management
- Business Economics
- Commercial Economics
- International Business and Management studies -
- Business Administration
- Human Resources Management
- Communication
- Academy for Education and Pedagogy
- Elementary school teacher
- Pedagogy
- Academy for Technology and Innovation
- Computer Studies
- Architecture
- Chemistry -
- Engineering, Design and Innovation
- Academy for Care and Welfare
- Social Work and Services
- Nursing
- Nursing/Obstetrics
- Delta Academy
- Aquatic Ecotechnology
- Civil Engineering -
- Delta Management -
- De Ruyter Academy
- Energy- and Process Engineering
- Logistics Management -
- International Maintenance Management -
- Maritime Officer
- Scaldis Academy
- Sports and Physical Education
- International Business and Languages -
- Vitality and Tourism Management -
Note: Only the study programmes with a "-" behind it are available for non-Dutch students.
Sports
The HZ organizes various sports for members of HZ Sport. It costs 40 euros to become a member of HZ Sport for a year. The organized sports are futsal, sailing, hockey, rugby and more.
Costs
The tuition fees (2013/2014) are fixed at 1835 euros per year for EU students, and 7950 euros for non-EU students. A pre-course English (for those whose English level is not equivalent to an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 6.0) costs 2850 euros per semester + 850 euros registration fees.
Costs of living per year: €10,000- for degree students. Costs of living per semester: €4,200 for exchange students.[5]
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