Study In Netherlands

The Netherlands commonly known as Holland is situated in north western Europe. It is the most densely populated country of Europe. It is a republic with constitutional monarchy dating back to the 16th century.

Tourists flock every year to see historical places, wildlife sanctuaries and the colorful tulip fields. Wooden windmills built centuries ago are also a tourist attraction. They were built to drain water from the land as much of the country is below sea-level and flooded every other day.

English is not the official language but most of the population is proficient in English making communication easy for foreigners. The social life is vibrant and one can experience true European culture. As it is a part of the European Union, traveling to other famous European cities via train is just a matter of hours.

Generally termed as a safe country and one of the happiest countries to live in. The locals are hospitable and are ready to help people. They share knowledge as a part of their ideology that knowledge should be shared for the betterment of all.

Why you should study in Netherlands?

Following are some interesting facts to consider a Dutch university as your study abroad destination::

There are two types of universities in Holland. Ones that focus on research and teaching and the other types that focus on preparing students for the workplace. These universities are renowned for their innovative study programs that not only provide basic academic education in any discipline but nurture the abilities of critical thinking, analyzing, communication, presentation and problem solving as a team. Many programs include real work placement, guest lectures, cases from the work field and team projects.

As compared to other famous study destinations in Europe, UK, USA and Canada, Netherlands is quite affordable for students. Students can get adequate accommodation and many discounts in transport, bars, restaurants, museums and cinemas. They can work part-time and declare their expenses to get money back in the form of taxes.

The Netherlands is amongst the top 10 happiest countries to live in the world. It is also one of the safe and clean countries. The standard of living is high with superior healthcare, education and transport systems. Work-life balance and job satisfaction are also on the higher side making it one of the favorable countries to settle after studies. Historical sites and museums combined with its natural beauty and the status of ‘gateway to Europe’ makes the Netherlands a great place to study and work.

With a stable economy at 18th position in the world, Netherlands is home to world’s biggest multinationals including Unilever, Heineken, Shell, KLM, ING and Philips. The Netherlands is a world leader in water management, agriculture, logistics, art & design and sustainable energy. International students can apply for an orientation year which is a one year residence permit to find a job or start a business.

The Netherlands is the first non-English speaking country to develop study programs in English for international students. More than 2100 programs are available ranging from diploma or certificate to bachelor’s, master’s and Phd. Non-native English students are strictly required to take English language tests like TOEFL, IELTS and others. Also about 87% of the population can speak and understand English which makes it easier to communicate in daily life for international students.

The Netherlands as a study abroad destination is like living and studying in one of the happiest places on earth which will provide high quality education and countless job opportunities. Hope this article will help you choose a Dutch university for higher education. For further questions and information contact us.