Partner Universities

HZ has an extensive international network and excellent contacts with the business world and other universities. There are some fifty bilateral agreements with European institutes of higher education within the framework of the Erasmus-Socrates and Leonardo programmes of the European Commission.

These enable us to organise one-semester exchange study programmes or work placements for dozens of students and lecturers. In addition, we have many partnerships with institutes all over the world. 

One semester study at a partner university
We believe in international exchange programmes, so we offer you the opportunity to study for one semester at one of our many partner universities. This dedication to helping you experience as many cultures and languages as possible, will make your HZ diploma a valuable passport for the future.

One semester internship abroad
You can do your internship abroad and participate in international projects. HZ has internship opportunities in many different countries and will assist you with the application procedure.

Scholarships
Before you decide to go abroad during your studies at HZ, it is very important that you make a clear estimate not only for yourself, but also for those who will possibly co-finance it. Studies abroad are often subsidised, so you can apply for a mobility scholarship.

Partner Universities 
A list of all our partner universities from all over the world. 

Austria

• Fachhochschule Krems
• Fachhochschule Kufstein
• Fachhochschule Vorarlberg, Dornbirn
• Fachhochschule Wien

Belgium

• Artevelde Hogeschool, Gent
• Howest, Kortrijk
• Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool, Antwerp
• Thomas More, Mechelen
• Thomas More, Kempen

Brazil

• Universidad do Vale do Itajai
• PUC de Minas, Gerais
• Universidade Federal de Minas, Gerais
• Universidade Federal de Vicosa

Canada

• Capilano University, Vancouver
• Fanshawe College, London
• Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Surrey/Richmond
• Mount Royal University, Calgary
• Okanagan College, Kelowna
• St. Lawrence College, Kingston
• University of Waterloo, Waterloo

Chile

• Universidad Mayor, Santiago

China

• Jinan University, Guangzhou
• Hang Seng Management College, Hong Kong
• Shanghai Ocean University

Czech Republic

• University of Finance and Administration, Prague

Denmark

• University of Southern Denmark, Odense
• Zealand Institute of Business and Technology

Finland

• Laureau, University of Applied Sciences
• Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Helsinki
• Satakunta University of Applied Sciences, Pori
• Novia University of Applied Sciences, Vaasa

France

• Ecole de Management de Normandie, Le Havre/Caen
• Espeme Business School, Lille/Nice
• Idrac, Lyon/Nantes/Montpellier
• IPAC, Annecy
• Ipag, Nice/Paris
• Universite de Pau et du Pays de l'Adour
• Universite Paris-Est creteil 

Germany

• Technische Hochschule Deggendorf
• Hochschule Hof
• Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
• DHBW Mosbach
• Hochschule Bremen

India

• IILM College, Gurgaon, Haryana

Indonesia

• Universitas Budi Luhur, Jakarta
• Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember

Italy

• Universita degli Studi di Ferrara 

Japan

• Saitama University

Latvia

• Turiba University, Riga

Mexico

• Cetys Universidad, Mexicali
• Technologico de Monterrey

Norway

• Oslo and Akerhus University College of Applied Sciences
• Lillehammer University College
• Oslo and Akershus College 

Poland

• Politechnika Wroclaw
• University of Economics Katowice

Russia

• St Petersburg State politechnical University

Singapore

• Nanyang Polytechnic

South Korea

• Chung-Ang University,Seoul
• Dongguk University, Seoul
• Korea University, Sejong

Spain

• Universidad de Barcelona
• Universidad de Cadiz
• Universidad de las Palmas de Granc Canaria
• Universidad de les Illes Balears, Palma
• Universidad de Zaragoza, Huesca
• Universidad Loyola Andalucia
• Universidad Fransisco de Vitoria, Madrid
• Universidad Catolica San Antonio de Murcia

Sweden

• University West, Trollhattan

Thailand

• King Monkut's University of Technology
• Thonburi, Bangkok
• Rangsit University, Bangkok
• Kasetart University, Bangkok

Turkey

• Anadolu University, Eskisehir
• Bahcesehir Universitesi, Istanbul

United States

• Anderson University
• Western Kentucky Universty, Bowling Green
• Texas State University of San Marcos

Vietnam

• Can Tho University, Can Tho

International cooperation

We work together with several educational institutes which enables us to organise exchange study programmes. The purpose of these study programmes is to prepare students for an eventual transfer to a bachelor degree programme at HZ.

China

Some courses of HZ Bachelor programmes are being taught at partner universities in China.

The objective of the collaboration between Chinese Universities and HZ University of Applied Sciences is the exchange of knowledge. The purpose of the teaching  programme is also to prepare students for an eventual transfer to a bachelor degree programme at HZ University.

Common ground
The considerable areas of common ground between HZ partners in China and HZ are essential for a successful cooperation. The position in a watery environment, problems related to ecology, water technology and safety, the presence of big ports, logistics and International Management are the main study and applied research fields on which HZ cooperates with its Chinese partners.

Chinese Universities

• Nanjing College of Chemical Technology
  JiangSu Chemical College of Technology works in close cooperation with HZ on the water management study field. Water technology and ecology is not only a hot topic for both China and the Netherlands, it is one of the world's most pressing topics
• JiangSu Institute of Economic and Trade Technology, Nanjing
  HZ cooperates with JiangSu Institute on the Business, Logistics and Tourism
  study fields.
• Shanghai Maritime Institute
  HZ has a long-standing cooperation with Shanghai Maritime Institute.
  HZ lecturers of the HZ engineering department regularly give lectures at SMU.

Greece

HZ University of Applied Sciences has signed a cooperation agreement with iCon College from Athens. iCon College in Athens is a private educational institute in Athens, recognized by the Greek ministry of Education and Religious Affairs. Students from iCon, who complete the first two years in Athens, will continue their studies in International Business and Management Studies in year 3 and 4 in Vlissingen, leading to the Bachelor of Business Administration.

Indonesia

Some courses of HZ Bachelor programmes are being taught at partner universities in Indonesia. The objective of the collaboration between Indonesian Universities and HZ University of Applied Sciences is the exchange of knowledge. The purpose of the teaching programme is also to prepare students for an eventual transfer to a bachelor degree programme at HZ University.
 
Common ground
The considerable areas of common ground between HZ partners in Indonesia and HZ are essential for a successful cooperation. The position in a watery environment, problems related to ecology, water technology and safety, the presence of big ports, logistics and International Management are the main study and applied research fields on which HZ cooperates with its Indonesian partners.

Erasmus +

Erasmus Charter for Higher Education 2014-2020
HZ University of Applied Sciences has been awarded the new Erasmus Charter for Higher Education 2014-2020. To be eligible for this Erasmus Charter, HZ had reported on its international strategy, its international coorporation project and the organisation and the agenda of these activities. On this site, you can find all this important information.