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Short Courses

IHE Delft conducts a wide range of short, intensive and highly specialized courses which are aimed at upgrading and refreshing the knowledge and skills of mid-career professional and senior experts.

Short courses are meant for professionals – or groups of professionals – with a specific area of interest and a limited amount of time. The focus and content of short courses vary from specialised and technical matters to challenges and approaches in management. Didactical methods used in these short courses include lectures, individual or group exercises in the classroom, behind the computer, or in the laboratory.

Fieldwork, excursions and field visits to relevant sites often are a part of a short course, allowing the participants to come into contact with practical examples of the theory offered. Through case studies, role-plays and workshops, content is made more interactive, and experience that the participants already have is shared.

Admission Criteria

You should at least have a Bachelor Degree in a relevant field of study, some years of working experience and a good command of the English language.

NFP and MSP Fellowships

Most of our short courses are eligible for NFP and MSP. Candidates from eligible countries are always encouraged to apply for one. 

You will need to have academic admission at IHE Delft before you apply for an fellowship. Please be aware that the IHE Delft application deadline and the fellowship application deadlines are different.

The IHE Delft deadline is mentioned on each individual Short Course webpage, the fellowship deadlines are listed here:

You may register by filling out the online application form available at the webpage of the Short Course of your preference. Within 15 working days you will be notified about the outcome of your application. You will receive more details about how to apply for the fellowship when you are academically admitted. In case you would like to be nominated for a NFP or MSP fellowship, please note that you can apply for only one course per deadline.

For fellowships, other than NFP or MSP, use Nuffic's grantfinder.

Examination/Assessment

For several short courses ECTS credit points can be earned. Credit points can only be earned if  you take part in the assessment of the short course and obtain a pass mark. If you return to IHE Delft within 4 years after completion of the short course to follow a full MSc programme, you may receive exemption for this short course/module.  Taking part in the assessments is not compulsory. The additional costs for an assessment are € 250.

If you wish to take part in the assessment, you are adviced to consult the applicable course coordinator for the exact method and timing of the assessment.. 

Tailor-made training

Tailor-made training caters directly to the needs of each client. This means that courses can be organized for groups of various sizes, from one or several organizations, sectors or regions. They can be designed to upgrade knowledge and skills, to introduce new technologies, or to strengthen sector performance, to name but a few options. Read more here.

Discounts

Discounts on the tuition fee of online and short courses apply to the following:

  • 30% for IHE Delft alumni
  • 10% for UN family staff members
  • 10% for groups of 5 or more (provided that the course starts at the same time and a group application has been sent)

Questions?

Visit our Frequently Asked Questions section.

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