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Best Global Universities for Civil Engineering in the Netherlands

These are the top universities in the Netherlands for civil engineering, based on their reputation and research in the field. Read the methodology »

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Here are the best global universities for civil engineering in the Netherlands

Delft university of technology, eindhoven university of technology.

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Both Dutch and international students can enroll in PhD programmes at Utrecht University. All our PhD programmes are offered fully in English. The degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is available from all faculties. Every year, some 550 Utrecht PhD candidates complete their research and PhD theses.

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18 Best universities for Civil Engineering in the Netherlands

Updated: February 29, 2024

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Below is a list of best universities in the Netherlands ranked based on their research performance in Civil Engineering. A graph of 838K citations received by 27.1K academic papers made by 18 universities in the Netherlands was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

1. Delft University of Technology

For Civil Engineering

2. Wageningen University

3. Utrecht University

4. Eindhoven University of Technology

5. University of Amsterdam

6. Free University Amsterdam

7. University of Twente

8. Radboud University

9. University of Groningen

10. Erasmus University Rotterdam

11. Leiden University

12. Maastricht University

13. Tilburg University

14. Rotterdam University

15. HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht

16. Hogeschool van Amsterdam, University of Professional Education

17. Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen

18. Breda University of Applied Sciences

The best cities to study Civil Engineering in the Netherlands based on the number of universities and their ranks are Delft , Wageningen , Utrecht , and Eindhoven .

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PhD vacancy Physical and digital healthcare accessibility

project will be conducted at the Transport Planning Group, Department of Civil Engineering and Management, Faculty of Engineering Technology , University of Twente. The project will be conducted in close

PhD positions on Industry 5.0 in manufacturing systems

the organisation The Faculty of Engineering Technology (ET) engages in education and research of Mechanical Engineering , Civil Engineering and Industrial Design Engineering . We enable society and

PhD vacancy Integrated mobility and healthcare capacity planning

estimations including health care cost. This PhD project will be conducted at the Center for Healthcare Operations Improvement and Research, within the Industrial Engineering & Business Information Systems

PhD position in Biofabrication and Bioprinting for Regenerative Medicine

profiles in computational and experimental set-ups, and to develop dynamic perfusion and culture regimes, needed for tissue engineering and HSC generation. Requirements Specific Requirements You hold a

collaboration with the TRIAS PhD project on Integrated mobility and healthcare capacity planning . Requirements Specific Requirements You are an MSc-level graduate in Civil Engineering , Transport Studies

PhD on plasma-driven CO2 upgrading - 1a. Pulsed power design

of Technology (TU/e) seeks to hire an excellent PhD candidate within the field of pulsed power technology . This is a 4-year salaried PhD position. We will only hire one candidate and will mainly focus

PhD position in Mechanical Alignment Strategies for Photonic Integrated Circuits

Vacancies PhD position in Mechanical Alignment Strategies for Photonic Integrated Circuits Key takeaways A PhD position is available at the chair of Precision Engineering at the Faculty

PhD on plasma-driven CO2 upgrading - 2. Plasma chemistry & engineering

of Technology (TU/e) seeks to hire an excellent PhD candidate within the field of plasma chemistry. This is a 4-year salaried PhD position. We will only hire one candidate and will mainly focus on the candidate's

PhD Position in additive manufacturing of heat exchangers

of Engineering Technology engages in education and research of Mechanical Engineering , Civil Engineering and Industrial Design Engineering . We enable society and industry to innovate and create value using

Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) seeks to hire an excellent PhD candidate within the field of pulsed power technology . This is a 4-year salaried PhD position. We will only hire one candidate and will

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PhD position (f/m/d): Pioneering simulations of offshore wind farm turbulence

Job descriptionWe are looking for a motivated PhD candidate to delve into flow dynamics in offshore wind farms, developing novel computer simulations. As the scale of wind turbines and farms expand...

EngD position: SenseHeat Plug-and-play measurement kit to facilitate crowdsourcing of urban temperature data

Job descriptionUrban areas, with their intricate infrastructure, are at the forefront of climate challenges. The unique composition of each street, from vegetation and building heights to road mate...

PhD position: “Future-proofing low trophic aquaculture systems with marine macrophytes”

The department of Estuarine and Delta Systems at the Royal Netherlands Institute of Sea Research (NIOZ) in Yerseke is looking for a highly motivated PhD student with a background in experimental (m...

PhD candidate in Responsible Research Methods (1.0 FTE)

Vacancy number 14770Job type PhD positionsHours (in fte) 1,0External/ internal ExternalLocation LeidenPlaced on 16 April 2024Closing date 24 May 2024 38 more days to applyPhD candidate in Responsible Research Methods (1.0 FTE)Are you interested in...

PhD Candidate: Optical Controllable Magnetic Structures for In-memory Computing

Are you interested in a project at the interface between condensed matter physics, materials science, and neuromorphic computing? Would you like to make a fundamental and societal impact with your research? In this project, you will work with neur...

PhD Candidate: The Law and Policy of EU External Climate Action

Employment 1.0 FTERequired background Research University DegreeOrganizational unit Faculty of LawApplication deadline 15 May 2024Are you passionate about environmental protection on a global scale? And do you aspire to make a tangible impact in s...

PhD Position in Computational Biology: Using Machine Learning to Understand the Immune System

Are you an aspiring data science researcher with an interest in human immunology, causal inference in dynamical systems, and/or computer vision? Would you like to apply AI and machine learning for fundamental research in biology? Then you have a p...

PhD Candidate: Neurocognitive Mechanisms of Alternative Thinking at the Donders Centre for Cognition

Employment 1.0 FTEGross monthly salary € 2,770 - € 3,539Required background Research University DegreeOrganizational unit Faculty of Social SciencesApplication deadline 24 May 2024Are you fascinated by the connection between adapting communication...

PhD Candidate: Computational Cognitive Science at the Donders Centre for Cognition

Employment 0.8 - 1.0 FTEGross monthly salary € 2,770 - € 3,539Required background Research University DegreeOrganizational unit Faculty of Social SciencesApplication deadline 22 May 2024The Donders Centre for Cognition is looking for a PhD candida...

PhD Candidates for Social Studies of Scholarly Communication and Peer Review

Employment 1.0 FTEGross monthly salary € 2,770 - € 3,539Required background Research University DegreeOrganizational unit Faculty of ScienceApplication deadline 13 May 2024Do you want to investigate how transformative developments are shaping the ...

PhD Candidate: Environmental Microbiology

Employment 1.0 FTEGross monthly salary € 2,770 - € 3,539Required background Research University DegreeOrganizational unit Faculty of ScienceApplication deadline 12 May 2024Are you fascinated by the world of microbiology and environmental sciences?...

PhD Candidates: History of Philosophy in the Islamic World (ALIVE project)

Employment 1.0 FTEGross monthly salary € 2,770 - € 3,539Required background Research University DegreeOrganizational unit Faculty of Philosophy, Theology and Religious StudiesApplication deadline 31 May 2024Are you a highly motivated aspiring juni...

PhD on Real-Time Rendering of Diffusion MRI Tractography Data

Revolutionize neuroscientific visualization with real-time cinematic tractography. Join our innovative PhD project to develop cutting-edge brain visualizations, bridging the gap between data complexity and clinical interpretation. Collaborate with...

EngD in Interactive AI and Dementia Care

Position Engineering Doctorate (EngD)Irène Curie Fellowship NoDepartment(s) Industrial DesignFTE 1,0Date off 19/05/2024Reference number V51.7420Job descriptionThe Department of Industrial Design of the TU/e is offering a fully-funded 2-year positi...

PhD Candidate In geo artificial intelligence for planetary health

Job descriptionHelp us to further understand the interplay of global environmental change and people’s health by developing and applying cutting-edge geo-data engineering and geo-artificial intelli...

PhD in Engineering of biological activated carbon (BAC) filters

Engineering of biological activated carbon (BAC) filters for micropollutants removal in tertiary wastewater treatmentMicropollutants have been identified as contaminants of concern present in municipal wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) effluent. T...

PhD in Integrated nanofiltration for greywater treatment

Integrated greywater treatment using nanofiltration for the production of reusable waterTo meet the ever-increasing anthropogenic water demand while simultaneously tackling water scarcity, new alternative sources of water need to be explored. One ...

PhD in Foam fractionation for PFAS removal

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Engineered nature-based systems to protect drinking water aquifers against organic micropollutantsTo mitigate seasonal water stress, drinking water companies at the high sandy soils in eastern Netherlands intend to increase aquifer recharge. Howev...

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Chunxu Huang receives 2024 ASHRAE graduate award - Lyles School of Civil Engineering - Purdue University

Chunxu Huang receives 2024 ASHRAE graduate award

Civil Engineering Ph.D. student Chunxu Huang has received a 2024-2025 ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers) Grant-in-Aid Award, a $10,000 award given to outstanding graduate students conducting research in High Performance Buildings or HVAC fields. The evaluation criteria for this prestigious award include academic performance, the quality and significance of the student's research, and the likelihood of future involvement within ASHRAE.

Chunxu's research is focused on the development of a new laboratory test methodology for rapid aging of HVAC air filters with representative urban aerosols at high concentrations. The study incorporates a novel aerosol generation technique by utilizing evaporation-condensation of salt vapor to produce high concentration sub-micron particles similar to that found in outdoor urban environments. The new laboratory test methodology is a cost- effective way to realistically evaluate the long-term evolution of HVAC filter performance of in-situ aging in a short period of time. 

MSc Civil Engineering

The civil quests: engineering solutions.

Discover your path in Civil Engineering by exploring different tracks within this MSc programme. During this event you’ll get the chance to tackle not just one challenging case, but three!

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Civil engineering is all around you. Roads, waterways, bridges and flood defenses are just a few everyday examples. Civil engineers have the knowledge to find sustainable solutions for actual problems such as climate change , sea-level rise , resource depletion , population growth and urbanisation , and ageing of infrastructure . 

TU Delft is a world leading university in Civil Engineering and executes ground breaking research into these challenges. Our research findings and innovations are fed into the educational programme so you are trained to think at a high academic level. This provides you with the necessary scientific and engineering skills to work in multidisciplinary teams of professionals that create responsible solutions to today’s engineering challenges.

Degree Master of Science in Civil Engineering

Accredited by NVAO

Language English

Type Full-time on campus

Credits 120 ECTS, 24 months

Start September

Ranking 2nd for Civil and Structural Engineering, QS WUR by Subject

Key features

➨ Understanding the mechanics, dynamics, design and construction of various civil structures.

➨ Development of construction materials for a sustainable built environment.

➨ Solutions to build on, in and with soils.

➨ Hydraulic and offshore structures for energy and resource harvesting, and transport and flood protection.

➨ Meeting challenges in complex water systems like rivers, estuaries, coasts, coastal seas, and oceans.

➨ Resolving traffic and transport related challenges like congestion, accidents, air pollution and public transport.

MSc Civil Engineering Tracks

In the master of Civil Engineering programme, you can choose between six tracks, allowing you to gain specialised knowledge in a particular field.

Construction Materials

In the Construction Materials track, you are trained to choose, develop, and manufacture construction materials for application in structural components and civil structures, with the goal of creating a more sustainable and resilient built environment. Read more

Geotechnical Engineering

The ground is an integral part of all civil engineering constructions and geotechnical engineers are needed for all civil engineering projects. This master track provides the dedicated training needed to educate geotechnical engineers to the high level required by industry. Read more

Hydraulic Engineering

What if deltas were not protected against flooding? What if beaches no longer existed for recreation, and rivers and coastal seas lost their incredible value for nature? What if major ports like Shanghai and Rotterdam could not expand through land reclamation? Can we imagine a world without hydraulic engineering? Read more

Hydraulic and Offshore Structures

Picture a world powered by renewable energy from wind turbines at sea. Imagine a high-speed shuttle connection between London and New York in a submerged tunnel, and new cities floating on the ocean, while important world heritage, such as the cities of Venice and Amsterdam, is protected against the ever-present danger of the surrounding water. Envisage the 21st century. As a hydraulic and offshore structures engineer, you face some of the most complicated civil engineering challenges. Read more

Structural Engineering

Structures such as bridges, high-rises, tunnels and storm surge barriers clearly may not collapse or fall over. They may not deflect too much or vibrate annoyingly. Moreover, often they need to last for more than 100 years without much maintenance. In this track you will learn to calculate which deflections we can expect, whether a structure will buckle, whether its strength will be sufficient, et cetera. Read more

Traffic and Transport Engineering

In densely populated countries such as the Netherlands, hundreds of kilometers of traffic gridlock, air pollution, traffic accidents and delayed public transport are all part of the daily fare. The track Traffic and Transport Engineering trains you to play a central role in resolving such problems. Read more

Master Tracks

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Splash…slowly a cube-shaped structure sinks to the bottom of the Delta flume at TU Delft’s Waterlab. A camera is recording every movement. Will it be a soft landing? And what will happen when the flume goes into stormy weather mode?

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What Civil Engineering master’s student Jasper Scheijmans actually wanted was to graduate at a big dredging company but Covid-19 intervened. Jasper and his professors came up with a completely different idea. Why not carry out research into coastal dunes inside a container on the beach?

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UB club reinvigorated, earns second place in regional competition

The University at Buffalo team: Vinícius Nakata, Dan Benetti and Tucker Velepec. 

By Peter Murphy

Published May 7, 2024

After several years of inactivity, the University at Buffalo Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) student club finishes second in regional competition. 

The 2024 ITE Northeastern District Collegiate Traffic Bowl marked UB ITE’s first significant competition since the UB club was reestablished in 2021. The club also had the added responsibility of hosting the competition and planning events for dozens of students from four universities throughout the Northeastern United States. Despite the challenges associated with participating in its first major competition in several years and organizing the competition, the club found surprise success with a second-place finish.

UB ITE’s second-place finish was the result of a “stirring come-from-behind victory,” according to one judge. The other teams that UB competed against participate in the event annually, with high levels of success.

“This competition was a real test of our team’s capabilities,” says Jiajun Pang, graduate student in civil engineering, competition coordinator and UB team coach. “We learned a lot, particularly about maintaining composure and focus under pressure. We are proud to have demonstrated our strength in such a competitive setting.”

The competition is a quiz bowl format where teams compete by buzzing in to answer questions asked by a moderator. According to ITE, teams made up of up to three students test their “knowledge of ITE, transportation planning and engineering topics as well as some fun categories.”

UB’s team, made up of Dan Benetti, Vinícius Nakata and Tucker Velepec, all students in the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, were down by a significant margin with just a few questions left to answer. The students answered several correct questions in a row to win their semi-final matchup and make it to the championship round.

According to Irina Benedyk, assistant professor in civil, structural and environmental engineering and UB ITE advisor, planning and executing the Traffic Bowl was just as impressive as the team’s win.

"Seeing our students organize and participate in such a significant competition with such professionalism fills me with great pride. Their efforts and enthusiasm show that they not only possess the necessary technical skills but also the potential to become future leaders in the industry," Benedyk says.

Following the competition, Benedyk and UB ITE students led tours of the research labs and facilities in Ketter Hall, and a visit to Niagara Falls, New York. The students also participated in research poster presentations. According to civil engineering graduate student and UB ITE president, Gongda Yu, the club began preparing for this event and their guests when the fall semester started.

"Since last September, we have been organizing this major gathering, overcoming numerous challenges from securing venues to perfecting schedules and managing invitations,” Yu says. “We also prepared a Buffalo travel guide to ensure that our guests could enjoy both the intense competition and the local allure."

UB ITE welcomed participating teams from the University of Massachusetts, New York University, University of Connecticut and the New Jersey Institute of Technology.