IHE Delft Institute for Water Education (reviews)

IHE Delft Institute for Water Education provides an unmatched, highly collaborative global environment where students build lifelong networks with international water professionals and top-tier UN institutions. The unique module-based curriculum keeps material fresh and highly practical, though the rapid three-week pacing creates an incredibly intense academic workload. While tuition and the cost of living in the cozy city of Delft can be quite high, the global prestige and specialized career placement support make it a profoundly valuable investment for future environmental leaders.

IHE is an overpriced, over-glorified money hole. Don’t expect the quality of education to match up to the money you (or your sponsor) will pay. Expect constant frustrations with how the school is run. The professors may have great experience on their CV but I think teaching education is lacking. They can research but don’t know how to teach. Even companies are starting to avoid working with IHE because a pattern of disrespectful behaviour is repeating. The school cares more about their pocketbook than your education. You know things are bad when IHE professors address issues with “yes, this isn’t the first time”. Avoid this school at all costs; check out TU Delft instead.

IHE-Delft is a great place to study if you have decided to go for a multicultural experience related to water subjects. This is one of the strongest point IHE-Delft offers to those who came to study.

One of the things I enjoyed the most at IHE-Delft was, the opportunities that allow every student to analyse and solve complex problems, in a tailor-made way and not imposing a strict and static approach of thinking. For instance, as a water treatment engineer I realize that rather than just a technical solution, water problems required an integral and holistic approach given the context of each country. I found this really important, it gave me a broader way of thinking. Besides, you have the chance to know world-class lecturers from different sectors that makes the programs more dynamic and outside the box – oriented. This is complemented with the wide network of professionals you get to know from short courses and from your program.

I would recommend IHE-Delft if you have decided to invest in a meaningful experience. The people, staff and of course the small but vibrant city of Delft makes this whole opportunity a worthy experience.

IHE…the best university I have studied so far! Great people, amazing professors, superb quality of education, in total it has everything. I’m lucky to be studying in IHE. They will give a lot of pressure but trust me, you will learn a lot.