Countries of origin
In the 2025-26 academic year, Germany remains the most common country of origin for international degree students in the Netherlands. It is followed by Italy (2nd), Romania (3rd), Spain (4th), and Poland (5th).
For a visualisation of the incoming mobility trends in the period 2006-2007 to 2025-2026, see our dashboard Top 10 countries of origin over time.
For more data on university bachelor’s and master’s students coming from abroad to study in the Netherlands in 2024-25, and an analysis of the current trends and developments, see our report Incoming degree mobility in Dutch higher education 2025-26 (in Dutch, the English version will be available soon).
For more country-specific information, download our extensive descriptions of education systems.
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