Sustainable Structures (15 ECTS credits)

(Autumn)

Climate change, increasing global population and new technologies call for innovative ideas for our built environment. This exchange programme focuses on ‘Sustainable Structures‘.

The programme is open for students in the study fields of: Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering and Construction Engineering.

Headerphoto Future Cities and Sustain/Durable Structures

About the programme

Structures are designed for strength, stiffness, stability and nowadays for sustainability as well. You will study sustainability, meaning much more than just a low environmental impact. One can also put effort into multifunctionality, future adaptability, stakeholders participation and combining societal measures. You will study steel and composite structures, as they can be light-weight, reusable, durable or even bio-based. You will work in a multidisciplinary team on a structural project. 

Read more about the course modules

Combination option

This programme can easily be combined with the 15 ECTS programme ‘Future Cities’. This will result in a nice programme of 30 ECTS credits in total, with a focus on sustainable engineering.

Read more about the course modules

Guest speakers

Guest speakers from the industry of smart mobility, alternative
energy, waste flows, water management, smart cities, etcetera will
share their knowledge and experience to support you in your project
work. You will visit and investigate interesting projects on field trips
in the Netherlands and abroad. 

Entry requirements

Two years of Bachelor's studies in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering or similar and English at B2 level (IELTS 6.0).

Practical information

Academic Calendar

Windesheim's academic year is divided into two semesters: autumn and spring.

Academic Calendar

Contact

Windesheim has an International Office to help students from other countries. The Office can give you advice about applying for a place at our university and will provide support while you are here. Contact the International Office for help on:

Admission requirements
Visas and residence permits
Accommodation
Student facilities
Living in the Netherlands
Insurance
Working while studying

Also, you can find an online checklist on our website for studying in the Netherlands. Just enter your personal data and you'll receive information about visa, insurance, resident permit and grants.

Use the 'pathfinder' practical checklist

Finance

Windesheim does not charge fees to students on exchange programmes or to international students doing double degrees. However, if you have to pay fees back home, you’ll probably have to go on paying them while you’re here. And coming to Windesheim may involve some extra costs for you.

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Housing

If you come to study at Windesheim, you will need somewhere to live. Windesheim has several housing facilities for students on the various study programmes.

More about housing

How to apply

If you want to come to Windesheim as an exchange student, you will need to complete an application form and send it in. A Learning Agreement and other documents need to be sent along with the form. We'll guide you through each step of our admissions procedure.

Read more about applying and requirements

Visa

Depending on your nationality, you may need a visa to enter the Netherlands and a residence permit to study here for more than three months. If you work while studying, you may need a work permit.

More about Visa

Studying at Windesheim

Do you want to know more about studying at Windesheim? Check the information about:

• Student life in Zwolle
• Facilities
• Facilities for special needs students
• Academic Calendar
• Credits and grading
• Insurance
• Rights and obligations
• Practical Checklist: your Pathfinder
• Introduction for exchange students