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Top Reasons to Study at Netherlands

  • The Netherlands has over 50 years of experience with offering international programmes in English.
  • The Dutch educational system is interactive, business-driven and it focuses on teamwork.
  • The Dutch educational system is of high quality and is acknowledged worldwide.
  • 95% of the inhabitants speak English which makes communication with the locals easy.
  • Total number of international students is 81,700.
  • Undergoing education in the Netherlands is the key for a successful worldwide career. The Dutch system of higher education enjoys a worldwide reputation for high quality.
  • Holland has received international acclaim for its ground-breaking Problem - Based Learning system.
  • The Netherlands has been recognized as the knowledge centre of long study traditions and well- known universities and universities of applied sciences.
  • The emphasis of studies at Universities of applied sciences is laid upon professional education rather than scientific research and offer high rate of graduate employability.
  • Higher education is partly subsidized in the Netherlands, which means that tuition fees can be kept relatively low especially compared with countries like the United Kingdom and the United States.
  • The Dutch education system has a long tradition and holds world class reputation. Many famous artists, writers, philosophers, and scientists have come from the Netherlands.
  • Dutch institutions have good relations with foreign partner institutes and facilitate their students to engage in exchange programmes and study tours.
  • International Students may either allowed to do seasonal work full-time in June, July and August (or) may work part-time throughout the rest of the year but no more than ten hours a week
  • International Students that have graduated from Dutch Institutions are allowed to stay up to one year to search for full-time employment.

Economy & Job Market

  • The Netherlands has a very strong economy and has been playing a special role in the European economy for many centuries.
  • The Netherlands is one of the world's 10 leading exporting countries.
  • The Netherlands has the 16th largest economy in the world.
  • Ranks 7th in GDP (nominal) per capita.
  • Due to its central position, the Netherlands has been described as the Gateway to Europe. All famous European capitals are within easy reach: Paris, Berlin, Brussels and London are all situated within an hour flight from the Dutch capital - Amsterdam.
  • The Netherlands' location gives it prime access to markets in the UK and Germany, with the port of Rotterdam being the largest port in Europe.
  • One of the leading European nations for attracting FDIs and is one of the 5 largest investors in the United States.
  • Amsterdam is the financial and business capital of the Netherlands and is the 5th busiest tourist destination in Europe with more than 4.2 million international visitors.
  • Major industries include chemicals, metallurgy, machinery, electrical, goods and tourism. Examples include Unilever, Heineken, financial services (ING), chemicals (DSM), petroleum refining (Shell), electronic machinery (Philips, ASML) and car navigation Tom-tom.