Countries of origin

In the academic year 2023-24, Germany remains the most common country of origin for international degree students in the Netherlands. It is followed by Italy (2nd), Romania (3rd), China (4th), and Spain (5th).

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For a visualisation of the incoming mobility trends in the period 2006-2007 to 2023-2024, 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 2023-24, and an analysis of the current trends and developments, see our report Incoming degree mobility in Dutch higher education 2023-24.

For more country-specific information, download our extensive descriptions of foreign education systems.

For further information, please send an email to analytics@nuffic.nl.

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