www.studyinholland.nl International degree programmes degree International There are over About Holland 2,100 programmes Holland 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 taught in English 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. Dutch universities offer the largest number of English-taught Even though the Dutch are the best non-native English speakers programmes in continental Europe. Also, 95% of the Dutch speak in the world, you may want to learn some Dutch. You also might English in study English, so it is easy to communicate in daily life. be surprised to learn how many Dutch words have been borrowed by other languages. The Dutch word baas (boss), can be traced Holland in students Be part of an international community back in 57 languages spread over all continents and is therefore Holland’s many international students come from more than 160 the most widely adopted Dutch word. Here are some short language different countries. Dutch society is strongly connected to other phrases to get you started: cultures, the business community and the world. The Dutch are own their in study open-minded and direct; it is easy to get in contact with them and " The Netherlands Hello Hallo/hoi exchange ideas. has a great business What’s your name? Hoe heet je? students most Have the rest of Europe at your doorstep I am … Ik ben ... An international trip is just around the corner. In just three hours climate”,Dimitar" you can be in Paris. London and Berlin are just a five- or six-hour How are you doing? Hoe gaat het met je? train ride away. Holland is the gateway to Europe! Kralev, Bulgaria I am fine Het gaat goed met mij Bye Doei Want to know more about Holland? Please visit www.studyinholland.nl/about-holland Universities of applied sciences Website Research universities Website Amsterdam School of the Arts www.ahk.nl/en Delft University of Technology www.tudelft.nl/en Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences www.amsterdamuas.com Eindhoven University of Technology www.tue.nl/en ArtEZ Institute of the Arts www.artez.nl/english Erasmus University Rotterdam www.eur.nl/english Avans University of Applied Sciences www.avans.nl/international Leiden University www.leiden.edu Business School Netherlands www.bsn.eu Maastricht University www.maastrichtuniversity.nl Business School Notenboom www.notenboom.nl Nyenrode Business Universiteit www.nyenrode.nl CAH Vilentum University of Applied Sciences www.aeres.nl/hogeschool/int/en Open University www.ou.nl/web/open-universiteit Codarts Rotterdam www.codarts.nl/en Radboud University Nijmegen www.ru.nl/english Leeuwarden Groningen Christian University of Applied Sciences Ede www.che.nl/en The Protestant Theological University www.pthu.nl/en Design Academy Eindhoven www.designacademy.nl TIAS School for Business and Society www.tias.edu/en Driestar Christian University for Teacher Education www.driestar-educatief.nl/home Tilburg University www.tilburguniversity.edu Assen Fontys University of Applied Sciences www.fontys.edu University of Amsterdam www.english.uva.nl Gerrit Rietveld Academie www.rietveldacademie.nl/en University of Groningen www.rug.nl/education/ HAN University of Applied Sciences www.han.nl/international/english University of Humanistic Studies www.uvh.nl/english/home Emmen Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen www.hanze.nl/eng University of Twente www.utwente.nl/en HAS Den Bosch University of Applied Sciences www.hasinternational.nl Utrecht University www.uu.nl/en Kampen Dronten Zwolle HKU University of the Arts www.hku.nl/english VU University Amsterdam www.vu.nl/en Haarlem Almere Hotelschool The Hague www.hotelschool.nl/en Wageningen University www.wur.nl/en Amsterdam HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht www.international.hu.nl Diemen Deventer Leiden Hilversum Apeldoorn Enschede HZ University of Applied Sciences www.hz.nl/en Institutes for international education Website Breukelen Barneveld Inholland University of Applied Sciences www.inholland.com Maastricht School of Management www.msm.nl Den Haag Utrecht Ede Velp Katholieke Pabo Zwolle, Teacher Training Institute www.kpz.nl/international-office Royal Tropical Institute (KIT) www.kit.nl Delft Gouda Arnhem Wageningen NHTV Breda University of Applied Sciences www.nhtv.nl/eng.html Tyndale Theological Seminary www.tyndale-europe.edu Rotterdam Buren Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences www.rotterdamuas.com IHE Delft Institute for Water Education www.un-ihe.org Nijmegen Saxion University of Applied Sciences www.saxion.edu Den Bosch Netherlands Maritime University www.netherlandsmaritimeuniversity.eu Breda Tilburg Stenden University of Applied Sciences www.stenden.com/en Middelburg Vlissingen The Hague University of Applied Sciences www.thehagueuniversity.com Venlo Eindhoven Tio University of Applied Sciences www.tio.nl/en University of the Arts, The Hague www.kabk.nl VHL University of Applied Sciences www.vhluniversity.com Webster University www.webster.nl Windesheim University of Applied Sciences www.windesheiminternational.nl Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences www.wittenborg.eu English-taught programmes Maastricht Zuyd University of Applied Sciences http://international.zuyd.nl This list is subject to change. Check www.studyfinder.nl for the most up-to-date overview of institutions. in more than 30 cities Dutch higher Admission requirements Costs and funding Contact the Dutch institution offering the programme of your Annual tuition fees for a degree programme or course at a Dutch choice for information about admission requirements. Generally, higher education institution start at approximately € 1,950 for EU education system the main requirement for admission to a bachelor’s programme students. The costs of programmes and courses for non-EU students is a secondary-school diploma at the appropriate level. For admission are generally higher. The average tuition fee for bachelor’s Holland has two main types of higher education institutions: to a master’s degree programme, applicants must have at least a programmes lies between € 6,000 and € 15,000, whereas the costs universities of applied sciences and research universities. bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject or its equivalent. IELTS and for a master’s programme lie between € 8,000 and € 20,000. A third, smaller branch of higher education is provided by TOEFL are commonly accepted language tests. If you meet the There are a number of funding options. institutes for international education. You can find all requirements, follow the institution’s procedure for admission. Visit www.studyinholland.nl/scholarships for a complete overview English-taught programmes at www.studyfinder.nl. of all current scholarship opportunities. Universities of applied sciences Quality assurance Programmes offered by universities of applied sciences Practical matters (in Dutch: hogescholen) focus on the practical application of Students are awarded recognised degrees only after completing knowledge, preparing students for specific professions and an accredited degree programme. The higher education accreditation When you make the decision to study in Holland, you will need to applied research. Holland has 37 government-funded system aims to guarantee that study programmes meet the highest prepare for your stay. At www.studyinholland.nl/practical-matters universities of applied sciences. standards. Bachelor’s and master’s programmes that meet a specific you can find information about visa applications, health insurances set of criteria are accredited (i.e. officially recognised) by the NVAO and accommodation. To be sure you have arranged everything for your Research universities (the Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders). stay, take a look at our checklist at www.studyinholland.nl/checklist. There are 14 government-funded research universities in Holland. These institutions train students in academic study Dutch higher education institutions sign the Code of Conduct, which and research, although many study programmes also have a provides international students with a guarantee of the quality of Useful websites professional component. their programmes and of their student recruitment, admission and counselling procedures. Only institutions that have signed the Code www.studyinholland.nl Institutes for international education are allowed to recruit international students. All institutions whose Institutes for international education offer advanced training study programmes are listed at www.studyfinder.nl have signed the www.studyfinder.nl courses taught in English. Problem-oriented courses and Code of Conduct. www.hollandalumni.nl various types of programmes, including master’s programmes, are offered in a wide range of specific fields. www.careerinholland.nl 1 in 10 2016-2017 Programmes and degrees Connect with @studyinholland Holland 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 degree If 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. PhD PhD 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. country worldwide Visit www.studyinholland.nl/phd for more information. 1 in 10 2016-2017 country worldwide.