Research

We conduct independent research into all sectors of Dutch education, either in consultation with the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science or in collaboration with partners. You can find our research projects listed below in both English and Dutch.

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In dit onderzoek hebben we verschillende voorspelmodellen vergeleken om een voorspelling te maken van de toekomstige instroom van internationale diplomastudenten in het hbo en wo. We geven toelichting op onze aanpak, de gebruikte databronnen, de verschillende onderzochte methoden en onze evaluatiemethode om een keuze te maken.

November 2025

The latest facts and figures on university degree students coming from abroad to study in the Netherlands in the academic year 2024–2025, with an analysis of the current trends and developments.

August 2025

This fact sheet contains the most important facts and figures on international students in the Netherlands, such as the total numbers, incoming and outgoing students, stay rate, and languages of instruction at universities of applied sciences and research universities. You will also read about the perceived bottlenecks and how the Netherlands benefits from the presence of international students.  

July 2025

Factsheet internationale studenten hoger onderwijs

Higher education Incoming mobility

Deze factsheet bevat de belangrijkste feiten en cijfers over internationale studenten in Nederland, zoals aantallen, in- en uitstroom, stayrate (blijfkans),en instructietalen op hogescholen en universiteiten. Daarnaast zijn de knelpunten en hoe Nederland profiteert van de aanwezigheid van internationale studenten beschreven.

July 2025

Learning beyond Borders

Higher education Outgoing mobility

A study on the international experience (credit mobility and digital international collaboration) of higher education graduates from 2020–2022. We examined who participated, how accessible an international experience was, why graduates took part, and where they went. We also explored what graduates learned from an international experience and what the benefits were on the labour market.  

July 2025

Internationale afgestudeerden op de werkvloer

Higher education Stay rates and labour market

Een onderzoek naar de houding van werkgevers in Nederland ten opzichte van het aannemen van internationale afgestudeerden aan de hand van enquête- en interviewgegevens/ focusgroep gesprekken. Met dit onderzoek kijken we naar de waargenomen voordelen, nadelen en behoeften van werkgevers ten aanzien van hogeronderwijsinstellingen en de overheid.

June 2025

Hiring international graduates

Higher education Incoming mobility

This study examines employers’ attitudes towards hiring international graduates in the Netherlands, using survey and focusgroup/interview data. With this study, we look into the perceived advantages, disadvantages and employers’ needs from universities and the government.

June 2025

De laatste feiten en cijfers over internationale studenten die naar Nederland komen om een bachelor- of masterdiploma te behalen, met een analyse van de trends en ontwikkelingen tot en met het studiejaar 2024-25.

May 2025

In this report, we examine the stay rate of international graduates within 5 years after graduation using national registry data. The study covers graduation cohorts from 2013–14 to 2022–23 and examines, among other things, their labour market position.

May 2025

Can I hire an international student for an internship?

Higher education Stay rates and labour market

In many cases, it is possible to offer an internship to an international student in the Netherlands . However, there are regulations and administrative procedures you have to take into account. This decision tree gives you an overview of these regulations and procedures.

April 2025