When choosing a university, it's important to know that your degree will be recognised and that you will receive a high-quality education.
At HZ, every bachelor's programme is accredited by the Dutch accreditation system, ensuring that your degree meets national quality standards. In addition, HZ has consistently ranked among the top multidisciplinary Universities of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands in independent rankings.
Rankings
Consistently recognised for educational quality
HZ consistently performs well in the Keuzegids, the independent annual guide comparing Universities of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands. Since 2011, HZ has ranked among the country's top three medium-sized Universities of Applied Sciences, with multiple programmes recognised as top-rated.
The rankings combine information from several sources, including student satisfaction, programme success rates and independent accreditation reviews. This provides prospective students with an objective view of educational quality across Dutch higher education.
Accreditation
What accreditation means for you
HZ is a government-funded University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands. To maintain this status, its programmes are regularly assessed against national quality standards.
All HZ bachelor's programmes, including those taught in English, are accredited by the Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO). This means your programme has been independently reviewed and leads to an officially recognised degree.
How HZ ensures quality
Throughout the year, HZ continuously evaluates and improves its education through:
- student feedback;
- programme evaluations;
- collaboration with industry partners;
- external assessments;
- periodic accreditation reviews.
This ongoing process helps ensure that programmes remain relevant, up to date and closely connected to professional practice.
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