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Study in Holland: open to international minds
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Holland – the country Holland is: Tradition (tulips, bikes)
Changeable weather Old vs new, innovation (new windmills) Densely populated, old vs new (housing), architecture, Holland has approximately 496 inhabitants per square kilometre. Amsterdam is home to people of almost 200 different nationalities. The world’s seventh largest exporting nation and the 21st economy in the world! Innovation, finding solutions (e.g. How to live with water, Deltaworks) etc. Holland is also: The International Court of Justice has its seat at the Peace Palace in The Hague It was one of the European Union’s founding nations < discussion > Who has ever been to Holland? What do you remember of Holland? For those who haven’t been to Holland yet: what is your idea when you think of Holland? Ok, so Holland brings back different memories or images in our minds. Truth is that Holland is all that! Diversity..... E.g. tradition on the one hand, innovation on the other hand.

Holland – the people And what about the Dutch?
tradition vs openness for new influences, many different nationalities they like ‘gezelligheid’ = cosiness, spending quality time together, festive events (Queensday) sports, e.g. ice skating in winter easy to get around, travel to other cities or even abroad (3,5hrs to paris). Or simply by bike through the city centre Dutch food (market) vs international cuisine cultural diversity Furthermore, Holland is: a place where knowledge, ideas and cultures from all over the world come together although Dutch is the national language, the majority of the population also speaks English and very often another foreign language, such as German or French. ‘independent’: the Dutch try to manage most things themselves, which makes them very independent and well-organized. openness and direct manner of acting and speaking. organized in a non-hierarchical way. For example, teachers tend to be very accessible and true interlocutors for their students. Discussion: “Who knows any famous Dutch people?” Examples: Hardwell - DJ Armin van Buuren – DJ Tiesto – DJ Rem Koolhaas – Architect Anton Corbijn – Photographer Victor & Rolf – Fashion designers Rembrandt van Rijn – Painter Van Gogh – Painter Johan Cruijff – Football player Wesley Sneijder – Football player

2. Why study in Holland? Small country, big opportunities Pioneering
Creative Connected International study environment Excellent education & research Interactive way of teaching Value for money Small country, big opportunities: - Holland is unique for its pioneering (learn to deal with water, trading nation, inventive, new etc.) and creativity (large creative sector, problem solving attitude, Dutch design etc.). - Holland is also a connected country: open to the world and surrounding countries, international classroom, group work etc.) Also mention: International study environment -> truly international; 8,4% international students registred Excellent education and research -> high quality Interactive way of teaching: The Dutch Higher education system is diverse and offers suitable education for everyone (UAS,RU, IIE). Respect for each individual’s opinions and convictions is a national virtue that gives strength to the fabric of Holland’s diverse and plural society. This is the foundation of the teaching method used at the Dutch educational institutions. The teaching style can be described as interactive and student-centred, providing students with the attention and freedom they need to develop their own opinions and creativity in applying their newly acquired knowledge. Group work (UAS). Students are expected to think about the knowledge that is presented to them and develop and express their own opinion. They should not be passive, but ask questions instead and be critical of what lecturers or fellow students say. Value for money -> reasonable tuition fees + scholarships

Continue your studies in Europe
Bologna Process Bachelor – Master structure ECTS points (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) Another advantage of studying in Holland: easy access to higher education in Europe. Holland follows the Bologna process. The purpose of the Bologna Process (or Bologna Accords) is to create the European Higher Education Area by making academic degree standards and quality assurance standards more comparable and compatible throughout Europe. The basic framework adopted is of three cycles of higher education qualification. The cycles are defined in terms of qualification and European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits: 1st cycle: typically 180−240 ECTS credits, usually awarding a Bachelor’s degree. 2nd cycle: typically 90−120 ECTS credits (a minimum of 60 on 2nd-cycle level). Usually awarding a Master’s degree 3rd cycle: Doctoral/PhD degree. No ECTS range given.

Small country, big opportunities
Leading in number of international study programmes: > 2,100 English-taught study programmes in more than 30 cities Most popular disciplines: Economics Language & culture Behaviour & society Engineering Spread throughout the country, you will be able to find a suitable study programme in English. Holland was the first non-English speaking country on the European mainland to offer English taught study programmes. Today, Holland is leading in the number of study programmes in English. Check for a database of more than 2100 international study programmes. You can also take a look at the interactive map of the Netherlands on to find a Dutch HEI. > 2,100 international study programmes (Please note that the mentioned numbers are subject to change) Most popular study programmes amongst incoming students: Economics Behaviour & society Language & culture Engineering

A world of possibilities
Holland offers you the space to: Be a pioneer Be creative Get connected Holland stands out for being pioneering, creative and connected. This does not only show from it history (e.g. trading nation, master painters, curiousity, problem solving attitude, openness to the world…) but also in today’s Dutch society. Some examples < Please add some local examples of Pioneering/Creative/Connected > Pioneering: e.g. First country to offer English taught study programmes in continental Europe, number of Nobel prize winners, inventive – how to live with water and we apply this knowledge now across the world (Abu Dhabi, New Orleans), room for new ideas and discussion in Dutch HE, practically oriented higher education. Creative: e.g. Students are being challenged to think out-of-the-box, to share knowledge, large creative sector in the Netherlands, famous designers/architects, famous Dutch architecture Connected: e.g. Dutch people are open minded, good infrastructure, small country so it’s easy to travel to surrounding countries, connection between Dutch HE and business – practical assignments and prepares you for work, learning to work together in class – prepares you for future career in international environment.

International study environment
Holland is home to > 190 different nationalities : 90,850 international students (7% of total) Countries of origin: 1. Germany 2. China 3. Belgium [NUMBER] students from [COUNTRY] Dutch society is home to over 190 different nationalities living in its many cities and villages. Number of foreign students enrolled: 87,100 ( ) Total number of students 660,891 ( ) Countries of origin 1. Germany 2. China 3. Belgium 4. Spain 5. France [NUMBER] students from [COUNTRY]: add the numbers and country name that is applicable International classroom

Excellent education and research
Strong reputation worldwide: 6 top 100 institutions in Times Higher Education World Rankings 2014 11 Dutch higher education institutions in the Top 200 Rankings THE 2014 World University Rankings 2014 (QS) National system of quality assurance Leading in international scientific research Worldwide reputation: Strong, worldwide reputation in a number of disciplines: - Watermanagement/engineering (study opportunities, Delta Works, dikes, creating land ‘inpolderen’, living with the water in a country below sea level etc. - Design – Dutch design, architecture - International law/justice, International Court of Justice, Joegoslavië tribunaal etc.) Rankings: the most famous and influential international university rankings are: - Strong reputation worldwide: 6 top 100 institutions in Times Higher Education World Rankings 2014 11 Dutch higher education institutions in the Top 200 Rankings THE 2014 11 Dutch higher education institutions in the Top 200 World University Rankings 2014 (QS) - Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU, and also known as the Shanghai ranking and SJTU Ranking): 7 universities in top 200 (2013) Dutch higher education institutions have strong connections in international education/research networks – which facilitates international study/career opportunities Quality assurance: - National system of regulation and quality assurance - Ministry of Education is responsible for legislation on eduaction - NVAO is responsible for accreditation of degree programmes. Students will only receive their diploma upon completion of an accredited degree programme - Code of Conduct for Dutch higher education institutions – standards for Dutch higher education institutions in their dealings with international students Leading in international scientific research: - Holland is continental Europe’s leader in international scientific research: - Holland is second in the world in number of publications per researcher - Holland ranks 4th worldwide in impact of research publications - Holland offers a large variety of research fields - High quality of Dutch Research Universities – 11 appear in the World’s Top 200 ranking (THE)

Dutch higher education
Diversity: Research Universities Universities of Applied Sciences Institutes for International Education Way of teaching: Respect for individual’s opinion Interactive Problem-based learning International classroom What makes the Dutch higher education system so unique and attractive to many students? Diversity The Dutch Higher education system is diverse and offers suitable education for everyone: University of Applied Sciences / Research Oriented Universities / Institutes of International Education Way of teaching: Respect for each individual’s opinions and convictions is a national virtue that gives strength to the fabric of Holland’s diverse and plural society. This is the foundation of the teaching method used at the Dutch educational institutions. The teaching style can be described as interactive and student-centred, providing students with the attention and freedom they need to develop their own opinions and creativity in applying their newly acquired knowledge. Group work (UAS). Problem-based learning: Holland has received international acclaim for its groundbreaking problem-based learning system, which trains students to analyze and solve practical problems independently through emphasis on self-study and self-discipline. A large portion of all study programmes is dedicated to writing papers, working in groups to analyze and solve specific problems, acquiring practical work experience through internships, and conducting experiments in laboratories. Interactive: In Dutch HEI’s, interaction in class is is highly appreciated. Students are expected to think about the knowledge that is presented to them and develop and express their own opinion. They should not be passive, but ask questions instead and be critical of what lecturers or fellow students say. International classroom: With 80,000 international students, the Dutch classroom becomes more and more international. You’re not the only international student. Teachers speak English.

Value for money Tuition fees Not free, but reasonable Bachelor Tuition fee for EU/EEA students: € 1,951 – € 15,000 Majority of programmes: around € 1,951 Master Tuition fee for EU/EEA students: € 1,951 - € 15,000 The Dutch government aims to make Dutch higher education as accessible as possible to students and mid-career professionals from other countries. Varying from programme to programme Education in Holland is not free, but tuition fees are reas onable compared with other countries like US and UK. For the tuition fees, the following rules apply: - The “statutory rate” is the regular fee for students from within the EU/EEA. - The “non-EU/EEA rate” is the rate for students from outside the EU/EEA. The “institutional rate” is for all students who have already obtained a bachelor’s or master’s degree and who want to start a second programme leading to a degree at the same level or at a lower level. The rates listed here are estimates. Make sure you contact your institution to find out what rate applies to you.

Scholarships Several possibilities:
Scholarships offered in your own country Scholarships offered by the Dutch government Scholarships offered by Dutch higher education institutions You could contact: The Dutch Embassy / Consulate: The international office at your home institution -The Dutch higher education institution of your choice, to which you are applying Check out: database of scholarships more information on scholarships Contact the international office of your home university or the relevant national ministry on the possibilities of taking the financial support from your home country abroad.

3. Dutch higher education system
Research Universities Academic study and research Total enrollment: > students Universities of Applied Sciences Practical application of knowledge Total enrollment: > students Institutes of International Education Focus on development oriented courses in small, intercultural groups Holland has two main types of higher education institutions: research universities and universities of applied sciences. 1. Research universities focus on the independent practice of research-oriented work in an academic or professional setting. 2. Universities of applied sciences offer professional programmes in the applied arts and sciences that prepare students for specific careers. A third, smaller branch of higher education is provided by institutes for international education, which offer programmes designed especially for international students. Research Universities that offer international programmes - 14 Research Universities - Train students in academic study and research. - Also have a professional component -> most graduates find work outside the research community. - Vary in size, with enrollments ranging from 6,000 to 30,000 students - Strong interaction between education and research - 3 specialized in engineering, 1 in agriculture, 1 Open University. Universities of Applied Sciences ('hogescholen') Universities of Applied Sciences - Focus on the practical application of knowledge. - Acquiring practical work experience through internships is an integral part of professional study programmes. Institutes of International Education - Advanced courses taught in English in what is known as ‘international education’ (IE). - There are 5 large IE institutes and a number of smaller ones which all focus on development oriented courses. These are based on working in small, intercultural groups and the exchange of knowledge. They are facilitated by teachers with extensive experience in working in developing countries.

Degrees: Bachelor University of applied sciences Practically oriented
263 international Bachelor programmes University of applied sciences Practically oriented 4 years Degree: Bachelor (B) + field of study Research university Academic study/research 3 years Degree: Bachelor of Arts (BA) / Bachelor of Science (BSc) Bachelor A research university bachelor’s programme requires 3 years of study (180 credits). Graduates obtain a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science (BA/BSc) degree, depending on the discipline. A bachelor’s degree programme offered by universities of applied sciences requires 4 years of study (240 credits). The degree indicates the field of study (for example, Bachelor of Engineering, B Eng). Institutes for International Education offer master’s programmes, but no bachelor’s programmes. Dutch diploma’s are internationally recognized, they provide acces to further study options in Holland or abroad! More information? For all information on available bachelor programmes: please see the database with > 1800 English taught study programmes on

Degrees: Master University of applied sciences Practically oriented
1167 international Master programmes University of applied sciences Practically oriented Master (M): 1-2 years Research university Academic study/research Master of Arts (MA): 1-2 years Master of Science (MSc): 1-2 years Gives access to a PhD Master Research-oriented master’s programme requires 1, 2 or sometimes even 3 years ( credits) of study. Graduates obtain a Master of Arts or Master of Science (MA/MSc) degree. A master’s degree awarded in the applied arts and sciences requires the completion of credits. Graduates obtain a degree indicating the field of study (for example, Master of Architecture, M Arch). Dutch diploma’s are internationally recognized, they provide access to further study options in Holland or abroad! More information? For all information on available master programmes: please see the database with > 1800 English taught study programmes on

Degrees: PhD Original research Four years Quality control
Requirements: a.o. Master from Research University Financing Why do your PhD in Holland? In general: - Holland ranks 2nd worldwide in number of publications per researcher. - Holland ranks 3rd worldwide in impact of research publication. - Holland has excellent graduate schools. - There is a large variety of research field. A PhD is not regarded as a study but as serious research. - Original research required. - PhD is only offered by research universities, 1 of the IE institutes (ISS) has the right to confer the doctorate, the other institutes may prepare students for admission to the doctorate at universities. All research universities award PhD degrees based on vacancies. - Four years for research and writing a dissertation - PhD candidates and their supervisor work in close collaboration. There is a great amount of interdisciplinary collaboration. - Requirements: academic background, master’s degree -PhD researchers are often paid employees. - Financing: temporary position, fellowship, own source of funding More information? For all information on available PhD programmes: please see or

4. Practical information: Where to start?
Search a study programme Check accreditation Check admission requirements Scholarships? Follow the institution’s procedure for admission Check immigration regulations Gather all relevant documents Start finding housing as soon as possible! Arrange your health insurance 10. Enjoy Holland! Create your checklist on Now that you have seen what Holland could offer you, it is time to see how to get there. Please make sure that you start planning your study in Holland well in advance. Explain the different steps to take… Refer students to a full checklist on

Practical information: Visa & formalities
For EU/EEA or Swiss students Entry visa No visa needed to enter the Netherlands Travel freely through all EU countries Formalities on arrival Depending on the length of your stay UPDATE INFORMATION BY COUNTRY!!! Use the Student Visa Wizard at Check regularly whether the information still applies! Schengen = a selection of 26 countries in Europe (f.e. Shengen does not include Great Britain) We advise you to fill in the Student Visa Wizard on the website This way, you can find out which procedures apply to you on account of your nationality and the duration of your stay. You will be explained the exact details of the registration procedures.

4. Practical information: Health insurance
Everybody in the Netherlands must have insurance for medical costs. Please inform at the international office of your host institution which kind of insurance applies for you. Everybody in the Netherlands must have insurance for medical costs. Depending on your personal situation: Please inform at the international office of your host institution which kind of insurance applies for you

4. Practical information: Housing
Options In a student room: a shared house, with other students On-campus Cost of housing Depending on where you are and what you rent: € € 600 Recommendations Start looking for a room as soon as possible Use the assistance of the institution No tradition of on-campus accommodation. Most students live in or near their university town.

4. Practical information: Work
EU/EEA or Swiss students (except for Bulgarians, Croatians and Romanians) Work permit (Tewerkstellingsvergunning: TWV) You do not need a work permit You can work as many hours as you want; there is no restriction UPDATE INFORMATION BY COUNTRY! Work permit (Tewerkstellingsvergunning: TWV) You do need a work permit. How many hours? Non EU International students with a work permit may undertake paid work for up to 10 hours a week during term time (OR 40 hours a week during holidays). Work after you studies EU students can stay after their studies for work. For non EU students: There are two admission schemes allowing certain groups of foreign nationals to spend a period of up to twelve months in the Netherlands to find a job as a highly skilled migrant. These are: the procedure for ‘seeking work after graduation’ and the ‘admission scheme for highly educated persons’. Check the exact procedures at in the alumni section, working after your studies. EU legislation allows non-EU students with an EU (including a Dutch) degree to find employment in another EU country almost as easily as in the Netherlands

5. Questions?

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