There are over 2,100 programmes taught in English

Dutch universities offer the largest number of English-taught

programmes in continental Europe. Also, 95% of the Dutch speak

English, so it is easy to communicate in daily life.

Be part of an international communityHolland’s many international students come from more than 160

different countries. Dutch society is strongly connected to other

cultures, the business community and the world. The Dutch are

open-minded and direct; it is easy to get in contact with them and

exchange ideas.

Have the rest of Europe at your doorstepAn international trip is just around the corner. In just three hours

you can be in Paris. London and Berlin are just a five- or six-hour

train ride away. Holland is the gateway to Europe!

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study in EnglishAmsterdam

Diemen

Hilversum

Haarlem

Leiden

Den Haag

Delft Gouda

Rotterdam

Utrecht

BredaMiddelburgVlissingen

BreukelenBarneveld

VelpArnhem

DeventerApeldoorn

Enschede

Almere

Dronten Zwolle

Kampen

Leeuwarden Groningen

Assen

Emmen

Ede

WageningenBuren

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Den Bosch

Tilburg

Eindhoven Venlo

MaastrichtEnglish-taught programmes

in more than 30 citiesInternational degree programmes

www.studyinholland.nl

Universities of applied sciences Website Amsterdam School of the Arts www.ahk.nl/en Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences www.amsterdamuas.comArtEZ Institute of the Arts www.artez.nl/englishAvans University of Applied Sciences www.avans.nl/internationalBusiness School Netherlands www.bsn.euBusiness School Notenboom www.notenboom.nlCAH Vilentum University of Applied Sciences www.aeres.nl/hogeschool/int/enCodarts Rotterdam www.codarts.nl/enChristian University of Applied Sciences Ede www.che.nl/enDesign Academy Eindhoven www.designacademy.nlDriestar Christian University for Teacher Education www.driestar-educatief.nl/homeFontys University of Applied Sciences www.fontys.eduGerrit Rietveld Academie www.rietveldacademie.nl/enHAN University of Applied Sciences www.han.nl/international/englishHanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen www.hanze.nl/eng HAS Den Bosch University of Applied Sciences www.hasinternational.nlHKU University of the Arts www.hku.nl/englishHotelschool The Hague www.hotelschool.nl/enHU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht www.international.hu.nlHZ University of Applied Sciences www.hz.nl/enInholland University of Applied Sciences www.inholland.comKatholieke Pabo Zwolle, Teacher Training Institute www.kpz.nl/international-officeNHTV Breda University of Applied Sciences www.nhtv.nl/eng.htmlRotterdam University of Applied Sciences www.rotterdamuas.com Saxion University of Applied Sciences www.saxion.eduNetherlands Maritime University www.netherlandsmaritimeuniversity.eu Stenden University of Applied Sciences www.stenden.com/enThe Hague University of Applied Sciences www.thehagueuniversity.comTio University of Applied Sciences www.tio.nl/enUniversity of the Arts, The Hague www.kabk.nlVHL University of Applied Sciences www.vhluniversity.com Webster University www.webster.nlWindesheim University of Applied Sciences www.windesheiminternational.nlWittenborg University of Applied Sciences www.wittenborg.euZuyd University of Applied Sciences http://international.zuyd.nl

Research universities WebsiteDelft University of Technology www.tudelft.nl/enEindhoven University of Technology www.tue.nl/enErasmus University Rotterdam www.eur.nl/englishLeiden University www.leiden.eduMaastricht University www.maastrichtuniversity.nlNyenrode Business Universiteit www.nyenrode.nlOpen University www.ou.nl/web/open-universiteitRadboud University Nijmegen www.ru.nl/englishThe Protestant Theological University www.pthu.nl/enTIAS School for Business and Society www.tias.edu/enTilburg University www.tilburguniversity.eduUniversity of Amsterdam www.english.uva.nlUniversity of Groningen www.rug.nl/education/University of Humanistic Studies www.uvh.nl/english/homeUniversity of Twente www.utwente.nl/enUtrecht University www.uu.nl/enVU University Amsterdam www.vu.nl/enWageningen University www.wur.nl/en

Institutes for international education WebsiteMaastricht School of Management www.msm.nlRoyal Tropical Institute (KIT) www.kit.nlTyndale Theological Seminary www.tyndale-europe.eduIHE Delft Institute for Water Education www.un-ihe.org

This list is subject to change. Check www.studyfinder.nl for the most up-to-date overview of institutions.

About HollandHolland or the Netherlands? Referring to the same country,

both names have been used interchangeably throughout history.

For centuries, Holland has been known for its international

orientation and open-minded culture. Its ties to other parts of

the world have brought many internationals to settle in Holland,

bringing their own ideas and cultures.

Even though the Dutch are the best non-native English speakers

in the world, you may want to learn some Dutch. You also might

be surprised to learn how many Dutch words have been borrowed

by other languages. The Dutch word baas (boss), can be traced

back in 57 languages spread over all continents and is therefore

the most widely adopted Dutch word. Here are some short

phrases to get you started:

Hello Hallo/hoiWhat’s your name? Hoe heet je?I am … Ik ben ...How are you doing? Hoe gaat het met je?I am fine Het gaat goed met mij Bye Doei

Want to know more about Holland? Please visit

www.studyinholland.nl/about-holland

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Admission requirementsContact the Dutch institution offering the programme of your

choice for information about admission requirements. Generally,

the main requirement for admission to a bachelor’s programme

is a secondary-school diploma at the appropriate level. For admission

to a master’s degree programme, applicants must have at least a

bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject or its equivalent. IELTS and

TOEFL are commonly accepted language tests. If you meet the

requirements, follow the institution’s procedure for admission.

Quality assuranceStudents are awarded recognised degrees only after completing

an accredited degree programme. The higher education accreditation

system aims to guarantee that study programmes meet the highest

standards. Bachelor’s and master’s programmes that meet a specific

set of criteria are accredited (i.e. officially recognised) by the NVAO

(the Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders).

Dutch higher education institutions sign the Code of Conduct, which

provides international students with a guarantee of the quality of

their programmes and of their student recruitment, admission and

counselling procedures. Only institutions that have signed the Code

are allowed to recruit international students. All institutions whose

study programmes are listed at www.studyfinder.nl have signed the

Code of Conduct.

Programmes and degreesHolland offers a large variety of study programmes in different

disciplines, including degree programmes, short courses,

summer courses, online courses and training modules. You can

find an overview of all English-taught study options on

www.studyfinder.nl.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degreeIf you enrol in a higher education programme in Holland, you

will obtain a bachelor’s degree after finishing the undergraduate

phase, and a master’s degree after finishing the graduate phase.

Research universities and universities of applied sciences award

both bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

PhDPhD degrees are only offered by research universities.

In Holland a PhD is not regarded as study, but as serious research

and PhD candidates are often in paid employment.

Visit www.studyinholland.nl/phd for more information.

Dutch higher education systemHolland has two main types of higher education institutions:

universities of applied sciences and research universities.

A third, smaller branch of higher education is provided by

institutes for international education. You can find all

English-taught programmes at www.studyfinder.nl.

Universities of applied sciencesProgrammes offered by universities of applied sciences

(in Dutch: hogescholen) focus on the practical application of

knowledge, preparing students for specific professions and

applied research. Holland has 37 government-funded

universities of applied sciences.

Research universities There are 14 government-funded research universities in

Holland. These institutions train students in academic study

and research, although many study programmes also have a

professional component.

Institutes for international education Institutes for international education offer advanced training

courses taught in English. Problem-oriented courses and

various types of programmes, including master’s programmes,

are offered in a wide range of specific fields.

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Costs and fundingAnnual tuition fees for a degree programme or course at a Dutch

higher education institution start at approximately € 1,950 for EU

students. The costs of programmes and courses for non-EU students

are generally higher. The average tuition fee for bachelor’s

programmes lies between € 6,000 and € 15,000, whereas the costs

for a master’s programme lie between € 8,000 and € 20,000.

There are a number of funding options.

Visit www.studyinholland.nl/scholarships for a complete overview

of all current scholarship opportunities.

Practical mattersWhen you make the decision to study in Holland, you will need to

prepare for your stay. At www.studyinholland.nl/practical-matters

you can find information about visa applications, health insurances

and accommodation. To be sure you have arranged everything for your

stay, take a look at our checklist at www.studyinholland.nl/checklist.

Useful websiteswww.studyinholland.nl

www.studyfinder.nl

www.hollandalumni.nl

www.careerinholland.nl

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