Countries of origin

In the academic year 2022-2023, Germany is still the most common country of origin for international degree students. It is followed by Italy (2nd), Romania (3rd), China (4th), and Spain (5th). Belgium has lost its place in the top 5.

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For a visualisation of the incoming mobility trends in the period 2006-2009 to 2022-2023, see our dashboard Top 10 countries of origin over time ​​​​​​.

For more data on university degree students coming from abroad to study in the Netherlands in 2022-2023, and an overview of the current trends and developments, see our report Incoming degree mobility in Dutch higher education 2022-2023.

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

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