The results of the National Student Survey (NSE) 2025 show that HZ students are once again truly satisfied with their study programme and university of applied sciences.

On all tested themes, students give HZ University of Applied Sciences a score significantly higher than the national hbo average. With this, the quality of the institution and education is very consistent, with the atmosphere and lecturers standing out.

Student ratings

From January to March 2025, students gave their assessment of their studies. This year, the HZ response rate was 44.21%. This puts us well above the national response rate of 31.78%. This is a sign of high engagement. The NSE results show a positive and consistent picture, with scores all above the national hbo average. Below is a brief overview of the main results.

Results core themes, these are compared with other universities of applied sciences (benchmark):

  • HZ scores higher than the national average on all questions of the core themes.
  • Of the seven core themes, 'the atmosphere at the study programme' (4.18 on a scale of 5) and 'the lecturers are very knowledgeable about professional practice' score the highest. HZ students also respond positively to the statement 'I feel safe to be myself at the institution where I study' (4.25).
  • Of the core theme 'satisfaction in general', 'the atmosphere at the study programme' (4.18 on a scale of 5), 'the general skills acquired' (3.92), 'the study programme's study facilities' (3.92) and 'the study guidance' (3.92) are rated highest.
  • Nationally, students were also asked about the attention and support in the field of student welfare. In this, too, HZ scored higher (3.75) than the national average (3.51).

Personal university of applied sciences

‘We are very pleased that our students have once again provided the HZ with positive feedback,’ said Barbara Oomen, president of the Executive Board. "These results show exactly what we as an organisation are committed to every day. A good and personal atmosphere, with a good link to professional practice. Students feel happy and safe at our personal university of applied sciences. Safe to be able to be themselves, but also to ask for study support when needed. With these positive results, we are even at a slightly higher level than last year. We continue to improve and innovate to offer practice-oriented education. And we are proud of that!'

Improve and innovate

The NSE is a source of information for the HZ and future HZ students. The results are used to keep improving the quality of education and the organisation and to innovate. Prospective students see the quality of the school through the eyes of the current student which can help in making their study choice.