Become a creative engineer in ground, road and hydraulic engineering with the Civil Engineering programme
- Degree
Bachelor
- Start date
September
- Location
Enschede
- Duration
4 Years
Choose a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering? Help build tomorrow’s world! Design new solutions to the major societal issues we face in civil engineering. Contribute to solutions that cope with extreme drought, climate change, flooding and sustainability for ports, rivers, quays, roads, railways, locks, bridges and much more. Become a creative civil engineering professional and make a difference.
Climate change
Climate change and climate adaptation are causing major challenges in civil engineering. As a creative civil engineer, you can adapt existing and new designs to create a sustainable human environment. A good example of this is our very own sustainable climate square at our main building in Enschede, co-designed by our own civil engineering students.
Digitalisation
The study programme combines skills with software such as Autodesk Civil 3D and Civil Engineering. Current challenges require digitalised processes including design, drawing and calculating. The programme also focuses on Digital Twin; where physical and virtual worlds combine to create innovation in civil engineering.
Circularity
Civil engineers are tasked with using materials in the design, construction and dismantling of bridges, weirs and roads in a more sustainable way. To meet this mandate, the programme pays considerable attention to circular construction. The sector is now responsible for 40% of all CO2 on earth. This has to change and you are a vital link in making that change.
Top study programme
The Civil Engineering programme was rated as top programme by the Keuzegids HBO 2024 (Higher Education Guide).
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During your Civil Engineering study
During the Civil Engineering programme, you will learn everything about land, road and waterway construction. To look at the construction and renovation of civil engineering works for the future from a sustainable perspective. The design and construction of dykes, traffic junctions, ports and wind farms. Constructing bridges, multi-storey car parks and tunnels. During your studies, you can specialise in hydraulic engineering, water management, structural design and traffic and roads. In doing so, you will have a lot of contact with the professional field.
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THE STUDY PROGRAMME IN A NUTSHELL
From OH NO to OH YES thanks to the Mathematics Bootcamp
Make your mathematical muddles a thing of the past and give yourself a boost during our free 2-day Maths Bootcamp. Meet fellow students and lecturers, and get ahead in your maths knowledge. Our Mathematics Bootcamp is a great springboard for prospective students who want to sharpen their maths skills. Working in small groups we dive into mathematical topics that are essential for the Civil Engineering, Architecture & Construction Engineering and Construction Management & Engineering programmes in a serious, but relaxed way. After registering for the programme you will receive more information about what happens next and the schedule for the coming academic year.
With you in mind - the ultimate switch to HBO with the 100-day programme
Ready for the ultimate preparation for your technical applied university education? Besides mathematics, numerous other skills are needed for an impeccable study experience, including language skills and planning. Get off to a flying start and delve into your studies full of confidence! Discover our free 100-day programme, where you will be paired with a senior-year student from your chosen study programme. You will compile a tailor-made programme with your student coach, making sure you get to do exactly what is relevant to you. Registration is open from 1 April, but may also be done later. Learn more about 'Your first 100 days of onboarding' programme.
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Opportunities after your Civil Engineering study
By the time you obtain your bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, you will be a creative and professional civil engineer with an eye for sustainability, innovation and quality. You will be widely employable as a project leader, designer, work planner, consultant and site manager for organisations such as local authorities, Rijkswaterstaat, engineering and consultancy firms, water boards and contractors. You have a wide variety of options open to you after this programme. It is also possible to continue studying at a technical university.