- Ranked amongst the best 2% of the world
Dutch academic institutes are well represented in higher educational rankings and are ranked among the best 2% in the world. Its University of Amsterdam is ranked as 58th by QS world ranking. While, its University of Twente is ranked amongst top 200 universities in QS World rankings.
- Now offers 2100 English-taught programs
There are two main types of universities here, one is research university and one is university of applied sciences. It has 14 research universities and 36 Universities of applied sciences. These offers programs majorly taught in English and with a strong focus on international students.
- It is home to international community
Netherlands is an increasingly popular destination for international students. More than 11,5086 international students were enrolled in Netherlands universities for higher education from the academic year 2021 to 2022. Since students from over 160 different countries studies here forming an inclusive international community it has far less language barrier than any other non- English speaking country. According to Dutch Organization for Internationalisation in education, one out of every ten students in Netherlands is an international student.
Provides a gateway to many European attractions
The universities in Netherlands are located in all of its essential places from cosmopolitan cities like Amsterdam to smaller cities like Middleburg. Due to its position at the central Europe, it offers a great base to explore many European attractions on weekends and holidays. In Netherlands there is always something going on there such as Dutch cultural events and summer festivals. It also offers peaceful places of small coffee café and many of the country’s museum. A study tenure in Netherlands will give you a once in a lifetime opportunity explore a culture such enriched as this.
- The country provides a “Search Year”
This country provides a full year for ‘job search’ after graduations without needing a visa. The presence of some major centres for arts and industry makes this job search easy.
- Has a relatively low cost of living
The country has a superior standard of education and relatively low cost of living. The average living cost and fee structure of university in this country is much more affordable and lenient than many other European countries.
