Engineering & Technology

An average starting salary* is around € 2,500. This is based on a 40-hour work week. Over time, this would increase to € 4,000 to € 6,000 as you develop and take on a more senior position.

Here are some salary ranges for specific positions:

* The salaries shown here are for the Netherlands. Salaries in other countries could be very different. Also, the amounts here are gross, so before taxes are deducted.
Source: www.nationaleberoepengids.nl (in Dutch), 2022.

You can work in any number of industries. These industries would be the most common for someone with a degree in the area of Engineering & Technology.

• Energy
• Construction
• Manufacturing
• Transport & Mobility

Studying in the area of Engineering & Technology gives you great job prospects. Certainly in the Netherlands, where engineers are in high demand. There are a few reasons for this.

Energy transition
All over the world we are transitioning from fossil fuels to clean energy. Engineers are needed for this. They're needed to develop, test and maintain the systems that generate energy from the sun, wind and water. They also work on ways to reduce the need for energy. Like making houses more sustainable.

Ageing population and rising healthcare costs
This is another challenge where technical solutions come into play. Like the use of robots to assist the elderly and disabled. Or smart systems for monitoring a patient's recovery while they're at home.

In short, choosing to study in the area of Engineering & Technology gives you great job prospects and lots of options.