Why study in Holland?
16 Jan 2012
What makes Holland an attractive country to study? What can you expect of the higher education system and how diverse is the range of international study programmes offered? What is day-to-day life like in Holland and how international is Dutch society? In short: why should you as an international student choose to study in Holland?
To make it easier for you to answer this question, we have made a special film. This film gives you a brief, colourful introduction to the Netherlands, the Dutch and of course Dutch higher education.
Are you curious? Then watch the film online now!
Reasons to study in Holland
- More than 1,500 international study programmes and courses
Holland was the first non-English-speaking country to offer courses taught in English. The Dutch higher education institutions together offer more than 1,500 international study programmes and courses, 99% of which are taught entirely in English. This makes Holland the front-runner in continental Europe. - Excellent education and research
The Dutch system of higher education enjoys a worldwide reputation for high quality. Experience shows that people who have studied at a Dutch higher education institution perform very well in other parts of the world. This quality is achieved through a national system of regulation and quality assurance.
The Times Higher Education Supplement even ranks 10 universities in Holland among the top 200 in the world. Holland has also received international acclaim for its groundbreaking Problem-Based Learning system. This system trains students to analyze and solve practical problems independently through emphasis on self-study and self-discipline. - International study environment
For a small country like Holland, an international orientation – including in the field of education and training – is a must for survival in our increasingly internationalized world.
The Dutch education system is interactive and focuses on teamwork, which makes it easy to meet other international students. Studying in Holland means developing an open mind and increasing your international orientation.
