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The Joint Research Centre Zeeland (JRCZ) in the Zeeland capital Middelburg is a unique research institute. Here, students, researchers, companies and the government work together to find solutions to urgent, social issues in the South West Delta.

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Monday till Friday: 8:00 - 18:00 hours

By bicycle

Coming by bike? On the grounds next to the JRCZ you will find a bicycle shed.

By car

You can find directions on Google Maps. It is not possible to park directly at the JRCZ on Het Groene Woud. There is 1 special parking space available on the grounds for people with disabilities and/or chronic conditions.

A number of spaces are available in the car park on Kousteensedijk for visitors, staff and students of the JRCZ. This car park is an 8-minute walk from the JRCZ. Upon showing your entry card, you can then get an exit card at the JRCZ service desk.

Visitors can also find paid parking in the area.

With a group

Are you coming to the JRCZ with a group of 10 people or more? Then we ask you to park in one of the nearby parking garages. We recommend parking Hof van Tange and parking garage Geere. Both parking garages are within 7 minutes walking distance from the JRCZ.

Public transport

The JRCZ is easily accessible by public transport. Several bus lines stop near the JRCZ. If you travel by train, it takes about 10 minutes to walk from Middelburg Central Station to the JRCZ.

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Our study programmes

Water Management

Full time

How do we deal with floods, sea level rise, drought, water pollution and plastic soup? How does a city remain liveable despite extreme heat? And how do we ensure sufficient clean drinking water for a growing world population? With the Water Management programme, you will work on solutions to the water problems of today and the future.

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Civil Engineering

Full time

Civil Engineering is about more than building structures. It's about protecting people, cities, and coastlines for generations to come. From designing storm surge barriers to managing delta safety on a global scale, civil engineers solve some of the world's most urgent challenges. Are you ready to be part of that? About studying Civil Engineering at HZ Build the future of delta safety By studying Civil Engineering at HZ's you learn how to design, construct and manage large-scale infrastructure in some of the world's most complex environments. With 80% of the world's population expected to live in delta areas by 2050, the demand for skilled civil engineers has never been greater. Think Panama Canal locks, the Channel Tunnel, or the Palm Islands in Dubai, these are the kinds of projects your career could take you to. At HZ, your field of work starts right outside the front door. Zeeland is one of the most iconic delta regions in the world, and the Eastern Scheldt storm surge barrier, one of the seven wonders of the modern world, is just 30 minutes away. You don't just study about deltas. You study in one. What will you learn? You will learn to: Design and calculate large-scale infrastructure such as dikes, storm surge barriers, tunnels and bridges. Analyse water systems, soil conditions and environmental forces to create safe and lasting structures. Manage complex international construction projects from planning to completion. Apply sustainable and climate-resilient thinking to the design of coastal and delta infrastructure. Collaborate in multidisciplinary teams on real assignments from the professional field. Top-rated programme Civil Engineering is recognised as a top programme in the Keuzegids 2026.

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River Delta Development (MSc)

Full time

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.Bring technological change into practice The programme prepares you for a role as a 'facilitator of change', a professional who makes practical use of advances in technology so that people and nature can live in harmony with water. The focus of the programme is on developing ideas and solutions in which you listen to stakeholders and involve them in sustainable, long-term solutions which receive broad support.Collaborate with professionals in Living Labs You combine theoretical knowledge about the way delta systems function with practical assignments in 'Living Labs', real locations in delta areas where you work together with local communities, companies and policy makers. For example, how do you design a climate-resistant riverbank for the Grevelingenmeer that everyone is happy to support? You look at technological possibilities, costs and the risk of rises in water level, and the needs of both residents and farmers.Study in 3 places in the Netherlands 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. After you have completed your studies, you can work for international organizations, consultancy firms, government agencies or NGOs. Whether you choose a career as an urban planner in a big city built near water, a consultant on sustainable agriculture in a fertile delta or a researcher into healthy river systems – the world is your oyster.

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Our other locations

Edisonweg, Vlissingen

The Edisonweg site in Vlissingen consists of the main building, the HZ Tower and the PSD building. At this location, you can find all study programmes in the fields of Economics & Management as well as Social Studies. The international programmes that are offered here are International Business, Logistics Engineering and Tourism Management.

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Het Groene Woud, Middelburg

At the Groene Woud campus you can find a number of technical study programmes: Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Global Project and Change Management, Information & Communication Technology, Industrial Engineering & Management and Water Management. The Joint Research Center Zeeland is also built at this location.

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