Study in the Netherlands

Many students wishing to pursue a degree abroad increasingly prefer to study at Dutch higher education institutions. This has made Netherlands a favoured study destination.

The Dutch education system adopts a distinctive case-study based learning approach that promotes independent problem solving capabilities in students. Another important feature the system is that study plans are structured in a way that the final degree can be reached by several different study routes, which offers international students who choose to study in Netherlands greater flexibility.

International students can choose from 1,560 Bachelors, Masters and PhD programmes and short courses taught in English. Termed as the ‘best value higher education systems in the world', Universities and Colleges in Netherlands offer value for money. Moreover, the Dutch Ministry of Education offers scholarships to students from other countries, through various cultural agreements.

Though geographically a small country, overseas students studying in Holland enjoy rich cultural diversity. Its central position has won the Netherlands the title of ‘Gateway to Europe’. Paris and Berlin, Brussels and London are all situated within an hour flight from the Dutch capital - Amsterdam.

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Why study in Netherlands?

Netherlands is emerging as a truly international place to study. There are many reasons for this: it offers international students a welcoming multicultural society, a central European location and good value for money.The reputable Dutch higher education... more

About Dutch institutions

You'll find two main institution options in Netherlands: universities of applied sciences and research universities. On a smaller scale, institutes for international education offer programmes designed specifically for foreign students.Universities of... more

Types of courses

All of the Dutch higher education institutions put together offer a huge range of courses - 1,560 international study programmes and courses in total, with over 98% of these taught entirely in English.Study at an undergraduate level will lead to a bachelor... more

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