Preparing for your career starts during your studies. At HZ, you put what you learn into practice through projects, internships and assignments connected to the professional field. Along the way, you develop your skills, gain experience and build a network for your future.
Put your knowledge into practice
Throughout your studies, you work on practical projects and assignments. Depending on your programme, you may work with companies, organisations or research partners on questions from their professional field. This gives you experience applying what you learn and helps you discover what kind of work and professional environment suits you.
"During your study, you have the opportunity to do an internship in another country."
Read the full storyGain professional experience
Your studies give you opportunities to experience the professional field before you graduate. The exact opportunities and timing depend on your study programme.
Internships
An internship gives you the opportunity to work in a professional environment, apply your knowledge and build your network. Depending on your programme, you may complete an internship in the Netherlands or abroad.
International experience
Want to broaden your perspective? Depending on your programme, you may have opportunities to study or gain experience abroad. Living and working in another country can help you develop professionally as well as personally.
See where an HZ degree can take you
Your time at HZ can be the start of different paths after graduation. Meet international HZ graduates and discover how their studies and experiences helped them take their next steps.
"My company supervisors were impressed by how well I was trained and how independent I was in the lab"Read the full story
Build your career in an international region
The Netherlands is home to many international companies and organisations, with strong sectors ranging from business and logistics to technology, energy, tourism and sustainability. Zeeland has its own international network of companies and organisations, giving you opportunities to connect with the professional field during your studies.
Through projects, internships and other professional experiences, you can start building your network before you graduate. For some international students, these connections also become a first step towards a career in the Netherlands. English is used in many international working environments, but learning Dutch can broaden your career opportunities. At HZ, international students can take Dutch classes to develop their language skills alongside their studies.
