Why study in the Netherlands? 

There are several advantages to studying in the Netherlands:

• Dutch higher education enjoys a good reputation worldwide. One of the reasons for this is that education quality is ensured by the certification and auditing system, which is carried out by NVAO, the Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders. Another reason is that a lot of high-quality research happens here.
• In the Netherlands, there is a wide range of course programmes. There are over 3,000 certified course programmes offered by 115 institutes of higher education!
• There are many English-taught course programmes in the Netherlands. Many Dutch people speak good English. This makes studying in the Netherlands easier for foreign students. Study in NL has an overview of English-taught course programmes in the Netherlands.
• You may be eligible for financial assistance (student finance) in the Netherlands. The institution responsible is DUO.
• Tuition fees in the Netherlands are relatively affordable, especially compared to countries in the region, like the United States and Canada.
• Studying abroad, in the Netherlands or elsewhere, will give you valuable life experience. For instance, you’ll learn to work together with students from all over the world and navigate cultural differences.
• The Netherlands, like many other countries, have adopted the bachelor’s/master’s degree structure. This means course programmes in different countries are easier to compare, and your degree has value internationally.

Course programmes offered on the islands

Studying in the Netherlands has advantages, but studying on the islands has advantages aswell! There are several universities on the islands offering Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes. You can find an overview on the page Course programmes offered on the islands.