STUDYING IN THE NETHERLANDS
There are two streams of higher education in The Netherlands: the universities, which are research-oriented, and universities of applied sciences ("hogescholen"). Both are four-year study programmes that are financed and fully recognized by the Dutch government. The quality of the study programmes is continuously monitored through external assessment and accreditation processes and inspection of the course contents.
This short film presents a day in the life of a student of a Dutch university of applied sciences. It illustrates the twofold mission of the Dutch universities of applied sciences: to offer highly rated education and applied research with a strong orientation to professional practice.
Please consult the following websites and the sites on the links page for further information on studying and living in The Netherlands:
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs
NUFFIC, The Netherlands Organization for nternational Cooperation in Higher Education