UPDATED: 12 FEB 2020
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THE NETHERLANDS: Educational Programs for International Professionals |
OVERVIEW:
- The Netherlands now has the largest number of English-taught degree programs in all of Europe.
- 12 of the country’s top universities offered 104 bachelor and 930 master programs in English as of 2015, according to Studyportals.
- Statistics of the Dutch Organization for Internationalization in Education (Nuffic) show that 23 percent of all bachelor’s programs and 74 percent of master’s programs were exclusively taught in English in 2018.
- In 2018, some 122,000 international students from 162 countries were enrolled in Dutch universities – 10,000 more than 2017, according to data collected by Nuffic. That 11% of the student population.
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Why Study In The Netherlands? |
- The Netherlands is the #2 study abroad destination in Europe and the #7 Worldwide!
- Orientation Work Permit after graduation
- The Netherlands has emerged as the nation with the highest English language proficiency, according to the EF English Proficiency Index, with a score of 72.
- The Dutch have the best work-life balance. Here’s why
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COST OF STUDYING IN THE NETHERLANDS AS
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Annual tuition fees for students from an EEA country, Switzerland or Surinam start at €2,060 for the academic year 2018-2019 and at €2,087 for the academic year 2019-2020.
For students with another nationality the average tuition fee for bachelor’s programmes is between €6,000 and €15,000, and for a master’s programme between €8,000 and €20,000.
For students with another nationality the average tuition fee for bachelor’s programmes is between €6,000 and €15,000, and for a master’s programme between €8,000 and €20,000.
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COST OF LIVING IN THE NETHERLANDS AS
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Experience has shown that students living and studying in Holland for one year spend between €800 and €1,100 a month.
As a student you can get discounts in many bars, restaurants, museums and cinemas.
As a student you can get discounts in many bars, restaurants, museums and cinemas.
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WORKING WHILE STUDYING AS AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT IN THE NETHERLANDS |
Can I work while studying? Yes.
If you are from the EU/EEA, Switzerland, or Croatia, you are free to work without restrictions.
If you are you from another country than the ones mentioned above, then there are some restrictions if you want to work while you study. You need a permit and you can only work for a maximum of 16 hours a week and full-time during the summer months of June, July and August.
If you are from the EU/EEA, Switzerland, or Croatia, you are free to work without restrictions.
If you are you from another country than the ones mentioned above, then there are some restrictions if you want to work while you study. You need a permit and you can only work for a maximum of 16 hours a week and full-time during the summer months of June, July and August.
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WORKING AFTER STUDYING |
If you are thinking about starting a career in the Netherlands, this is where you will find all you need to know.
Research shows that international students in the Netherlands are quite keen on staying after their studies. That's not a surprise, considering the many job opportunities available, the good work-life balance, the high living standard and the excellent public facilities.
Research shows that international students in the Netherlands are quite keen on staying after their studies. That's not a surprise, considering the many job opportunities available, the good work-life balance, the high living standard and the excellent public facilities.