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Garden and Landscape Design

Milieu, Natuur, Dieren

NatureSustainabilityAssociate Degree

Duration

2 years

Level

Associate DegreeLimited part-time

Outlook

Stabiel

What will you learn?

(Tuin- en Landschapsinrichting) In the Associate Degree program in Garden and Landscape Design, you learn everything about designing, constructing, and maintaining green outdoor spaces. You delve into subjects like garden design, plant science, soil cultivation, paving, water management, and the use of machinery and tools. Technical drawing, material knowledge, and cost calculations are also extensively covered. This two-year program distinguishes itself from a full HBO bachelor's degree through its strong practical focus: you work directly on concrete projects and immediately develop applicable skills. You carry out real assignments for clients, from designing private gardens to setting up public green facilities. Internships at landscaping companies, municipalities, or green specialists are an essential part of your education. The program is ideal for practically-minded students who enjoy working outdoors, want to combine creativity with technical skills, and wish to enter the job market quickly.

Required Education

For admission to this Associate Degree program, you need at least an MBO level 4 diploma, preferably in a green field such as Green Space or Horticulture, or a HAVO diploma. As a HAVO student, the Nature & Health profile fits best, as you already gain knowledge about biology and physics that is relevant for plant science and technical aspects of horticulture. The Nature & Technology profile is also very suitable due to the technical component. Mathematics and physics are important subjects because you calculate a lot with surfaces, volumes, and constructions. Dutch is essential for communication with clients and writing quotes. At some schools there are no additional admission requirements, but practical experience in the green sector is often valued. As alternative admission, you can be accepted with an MBO level 3 diploma plus relevant work experience or through a 21+ test.

Core Subjects

Career Prospects

After completion, you can immediately start working as an executive gardener, garden designer for smaller projects, green manager at municipalities, or project leader at landscaping or green facility companies. You work in sectors such as private horticulture, public green spaces, landscape architecture, and green management. Starting salaries range between €2,200 and €2,800 gross per month, depending on your employer and specialization. You can grow into positions as head executive, project manager, or start your own landscaping business. For further career development, you can progress to the full HBO bachelor's in Garden and Landscape Design, where you often receive exemptions for subjects already completed.

Impact of AI on this program

AI brings precision farming and smart monitoring to the Associate Degree in Garden and Landscape Design. Drones, sensors, and data models optimize production. Professional knowledge, entrepreneurship, and hands-on experience remain the foundation.

Where can you study this?

Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen

ARNHEMHBO

ArtEZ

ARNHEMHBO

NHL Stenden Hogeschool

LEEUWARDENHBO

Driestar educatief

GOUDAHBO

Hogeschool der Kunsten Den Haag

'S-GRAVENHAGEHBO

Marnix Academie

UTRECHTHBO

Hogeschool KPZ

ZWOLLEHBO

Christelijke Hogeschool Ede

EDEHBO
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Possible Job Matches

Right after this study

Jobs you qualify for immediately
Operational

Hovenier

€2,000 - €3,000

Operational

Boer

€2,000 - €3,000

Mid-level

Dierentrainer

€29,000 - €48,000

Mid-level

Milieu Compliance Manager

€45,000 - €65,000

Growth opportunities

Roles you can grow into with experience or further study
Senior

Waterschapsecoloog

€65,000 - €85,000

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