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Internationale studenten en studenten met een vluchtelingenachtergrond vormen in Nederland een aanzienlijk deel van de studentenpopulatie: naar schatting ongeveer een zesde. Deze twee studentengroepen melden doorgaans een slechtere geestelijke gezondheid dan Nederlandse studenten. In dit artikel geven we een overzicht van bestaand onderzoek naar hun welzijn. 

The University of Amsterdam (UvA) enrolls the most international degree students, followed by Maastricht University (UM) and the University of Groningen (RUG). Over half of all students at UM are international.

An Exploratory Study of Stakeholders in Internationalisation at Home (IaH) in Dutch Vocational Education, Universities of Applied Sciences and Research Universities.

In 2025, there were 16,120 graduates with an orientation year permit. China was the most common county of origin for the holders of this permit, followed by India, Iran, Türkiye and Indonesia.

This dashboard presents data on researchers from outside the European Economic Area who work in the Netherlands as PhD candidates, paid researchers, or unpaid researchers with a grant. In 2025, there were 15,200 researchers from outside the EEA in the Netherlands. China was the most common country of origin, followed by India, Iran, Türkiye, and the United States. 80% of these researchers worked at a research university, with TU Delft employing the largest number.

Advancing Innovation and Skills for a Sustainable Blue Economy

International Students' Day (17 November) marks the start of a week dedicated to gaining international experience. During the Week of International Experience, Nuffic encourages educational institutions to organise activities for their students.

Strengthening Recognition, Mobility and Trust through Regional Frameworks 

The COILectiVE NL Symposium explores the future role of COIL VE within Internationalisation at Home. This symposium brings together teachers, researchers, curriculum developers, and policymakers from vocational and higher education to share experiences, strategies, and practical examples.

Of all VET graduates who obtained their diploma in 2022, 3.8% had completed a study-related period abroad.