www.studyinholland.nl International degree programmes degree International Why study in Dutch higher Holland? education system Holland has two main types of higher education institutions: Wide variety in international study programmes research universities and universities of applied sciences. Dutch higher education institutions offer a large number A third, smaller branch of higher education is provided by of English-taught study programmes and cover a broad range institutes for international education. of fields. Universities of applied sciences English in study Excellent education and research Programmes offered by universities of applied sciences The Dutch system of higher education enjoys a worldwide (hogescholen) focus on the practical application of knowledge, Holland in students reputation for high quality. Dutch institutions score high in preparing students for specific professions. Holland has various rankings. 41 government-funded universities of applied sciences. language International study environment Research universities own their in study The Dutch teaching style is interactive and focuses on There are fourteen government-funded research universities teamwork, which makes it easy to meet other students. in Holland. These institutions train students in academic study Studying in Holland means getting the attention and freedom and research, although many study programmes also have a students most you need to develop your own opinions and creativity in professional component. PhD degrees are only offered by applying new knowledge. research universities. Institutes for international education Institutes for international education offer advanced training courses taught in English. Problem-oriented courses and programmes of various types, including master’s programmes, are offered in a wide range of specific fields. Most institutes for international education are part of a research university. Universities of applied sciences Research universities Institutes for int. education e The bullets indicate that an institution offers one or linking knowledge worldwid more bachelor and/or master programmes in a particular field of study. Bachelor Leeuwarden Groningen Master Haren Assen Bachelor/master Emmen Field of Study Institution Amsterdam School of the Arts Amsterdam ArtEZ Institute of the Arts University of Applied Sciences Avans Business School Netherlands Codarts, University for the Arts Design Academy Eindhoven University of Applied Sciences Dronten Fontys Hogescholen, University of Applied Sciences Maritime University Foundation STC-Group/Netherlands Gerrit Rietveld Academie HAN University of Applied Sciences University of Applied Sciences Hanze University Groningen, HAS Den Bosch, University of Applied Sciences University of Applied Sciences Hogeschool van Amsterdam, University of Applied Sciences Hogeschool Wittenborg, Hotelschool The Hague HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht HZ University of Applied Sciences INHOLLAND University of Applied Sciences NHL University of Applied Sciences University of Applied Sciences NHTV Breda University of Applied Sciences University, Rotterdam Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Design, Music and Dance Saxion University of Applied Sciences Stenden University of Applied Sciences Education Stoas University of Applied Sciences and Teacher The Hague University of Applied Sciences Tio University of Applied Sciences for Hospitality and Tourism School of the Arts (HKU) Utrecht University of Applied Sciences Hall Larenstein, Van University Webster Windesheim University of Applied Sciences Zuyd University of Applied Sciences Design / Stan Ackermans Institute 3TU.School for Technological University College Amsterdam Delft University of Technology Eindhoven University of Technology Erasmus University Rotterdam Leiden University Leiden University College The Hague Maastricht University Business Universiteit Nyenrode Theological University Protestant Radboud University Nijmegen TiasNimbas Business School University Tilburg (UCU) University College Utrecht University of Amsterdam University of Groningen University of Twente University Utrecht VU University Amsterdam University Wageningen Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS) International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) ITC, Faculty of Geo-information Science and Earth Observation Maastricht School of Management (MSM) Institute (KIT) Royal Tropical Education UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Kampen Agriculture, forestry and fishery Dronten Zwolle Architecture and town planning Haarlem Amsterdam Diemen Arts and Humanities Deventer Hengelo Leiden Hilversum Enschede Business administration and management Breukelen Barneveld Utrecht Education and Teacher Training Den Haag Ede Velp Delft Gouda Arnhem Engineering Wageningen Rotterdam Buren Environmental Science Nijmegen Fine and applied arts ’s-Hertogenbosch General programmes Breda Tilburg Law Middelburg Vlissingen Mass communication and Information Science Venlo Eindhoven Mathematics and computer science Medical and health sciences Natural sciences Service, Tourism & Leisure Social and behavioural sciences English-taught programmes Heerlen Maastricht Transport and communications in more than 30 cities Bachelor or master? Quality assurance Admission Holland offers a large variety of study programmes in different Students are awarded recognized degrees only after completing an disciplines, including degree programmes, short courses, accredited degree programme. The higher education accreditation requirements summer courses, training modules and so on. The overview system aims to guarantee that study programmes meet the highest below only includes the fields of study in which bachelor’s and standards. Bachelor’s and master’s programmes are accredited (i.e. master’s programmes are offered. You can find an overview of officially recognized) by the NVAO (Accreditation Organization of International students wishing to apply for a programme at a all study options on www.studyinholland.nl. the Netherlands and Flanders). higher education institution should first contact the institution Institutions may also offer bachelor’s, master’s or other programmes offering the programme. Bachelor that have not been accredited by the NVAO, but by a body in another university of applied sciences: country. In those cases, the degree may be recognized in that Requirements for admission to a bachelor’s Time: four years of full-time study (240 ECTS credits). country, but not necessarily in Holland. An example would be a programme Degree: indicates the field of study (for example: Bachelor of master’s programme offered by a Dutch university of applied The main requirement for admission to a bachelor’s programme Engineering, B Eng) sciences that has been validated by an accredited British university is a secondary school diploma at the appropriate level and good research university: that awards the degree. grades in relevant subjects. Time: three years of full-time study (180 ECTS credits) Degree: Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BSc) Requirements for admission to a master’s programme Applicants to a master’s programme must have at least a bachelor’s Master Code of Conduct degree or its equivalent. university of applied sciences: Time: one, two or sometimes three years (60-180 ECTS credits) The Code of Conduct lays down standards for Dutch higher Language requirements Degree: indicates the field of study (for example, Master of education institutions in their relations with international Students must have passed an English language proficiency test. Architecture, M Arch) students. By signing the Code of Conduct, the institutions provide IELTS and TOEFL are commonly accepted, but institutions may international students with a guarantee of the quality of their accept other tests as well. For TOEFL the required scores are at least research university: programmes and of their student recruitment, admission and 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based) or 80 (Internet-based); Time: one, two or sometimes three years (60-180 ECTS credits) counselling procedures. All institutions whose study programmes for the IELTS a score of at least 6 is required. Degree: Master of Arts (MA) or Master of Science (MSc) are listed in the database of international study programmes and courses at www.studyinholland.nl have signed the Code of Conduct. Money matters Annual tuition fees for a degree programme or course at a Dutch Universities of applied sciences Website Research universities Website higher education institution are approximately € 1,700 for EU Amsterdam School of the Arts www.english.ahk.nl 3TU.School for Technological Design / students. The costs of programmes and courses for non-EU students ArtEZ Institute of the Arts www.artez.nl/English Stan Ackermans Institute www.3tu.nl/en are generally higher. There are a number of funding options. Avans University of Applied Sciences www.avans.eu Amsterdam University College www.auc.nl Visit www.grantfinder.nl for a complete overview of all current Business School Netherlands www.bsn.eu/english Delft University of Technology www.tudelft.nl/en scholarship opportunities. Codarts, University for the Arts www.codarts.nl Eindhoven University of Technology www.tue.nl/en Design Academy Eindhoven www.designacademyeindhoven.nl Erasmus University Rotterdam www.eur.nl/english Dronten University of Applied Sciences www.cah.nl/duas Leiden University www.leiden.edu Fontys Hogescholen, University of Applied Sciences www.fontys.edu Leiden University College The Hague www.lucthehague.nl