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About Holland
- 8 reasons to study in Holland
  Why should you study in Holland?
- Student life
  Most of the student life in Holland happens off-campus.
- Dutch society & safety
  Holland is a safe country by international standards.
- Geography
  41,000 square kilometres - home to more than 16 million people.
- Position in Europe
  From Holland it is easy to explore the rest of Europe.
- Religion
  Holland has a huge religious diversity.
- Politics & economy
  Holland is a constitutional monarchy with an open economy.
- Emancipation
  The Netherlands is famous for its progressive stance on equality and diversity. Everyone in the Netherlands has the right to be who he or she wants to be and to be with whomever they want to be, as long as they do no harm to others.
Education system
- Degrees
  You can pursue a bachelor's, master's or PhD degree in Holland.
- Dutch institutions
  Holland has various types of higher education institutions.
- Tuition fees and cost of living
  Tuition fees are low and life is comparatively cheap.
- Map of institutions
  See all higher education institutions on a map of Holland.
- Dutch grading system
  You may find that the Dutch grading system is different from your own.
- Number of international students
  In 2016-2017 Holland hosted 112,000 international students.
- High quality education
  Get education that meets the highest standards.
- The Dutch way of teaching
  Develop an open mind through interactive learning.
Study options
- Find study programmes
  Check our database of English-taught courses.
- Admission requirements
  Admission requirements are set by the institutions.
- Diploma evaluation
  To determine whether your diploma qualifies you to be admitted to a study programme, the higher education institution can consult Nuffic.
- How to apply
  Application procedures vary by institution and programme.
- Internship
  Do you want to do an internship in Holland?
- Summer schools
  Do you want to make the most of your summer? Then follow a course in Holland! It is a great chance to explore a new place and gain new knowledge for your CV at the same time.
- Study programmes in Dutch
  Why not follow a study programme in Dutch?
Scholarships
- Find a scholarship
  Search for scholarships in the Grantfinder by selecting one or more criteria.
- Highlighted scholarships
  Browse eleven programmes.
Practical matters
- Checklist
  What do you need to do and when? Find out with our checklist!
- Financing your studies
  There are many sources of funding for studying here.
- Get prepared
  Get prepared and make the most of your Study in Holland experience.
- Procedures for refugees
  Different procedures apply for refugee students. Use our Pathfinder tool to find out what you need to do in your situation.
- Visas and permits
  Do you need a visa to come to Holland?
- Insurance
  Make sure that you are properly insured during your stay in Holland.
- Housing
  In Holland, students usually do not live on campus but have their own room.
- Getting around
  You don't really need a car to get around in Holland.
- Working while studying
  All you need to know about working in Holland.
- Learn Dutch
  Learn to speak the language as part of your Study in Holland experience.
- Meet fellow students
  Read the experiences of fellow students who have already studied in Holland.
- Useful apps
  A list of apps you don’t want to miss when studying in Holland!
After your studies
- Working after your studies
  Holland Alumni are highly employable.
- Continuing your studies
  Make the most out of your time here!
- Staying in touch
  Join the Holland Alumni network.
- What is my diploma worth abroad?
  A diploma description can be helpful when moving abroad.
Stories
- Reasons to Study in Holland
  Why choose to Study in Holland?
- Study in Holland preparations
  Preparations to go through before coming to Study in Holland.
- Student life
  What does the life of an international student in Holland look like?
- Financial matters
  All you need to know about financial matters.
- Housing
  Housing tips for international students in Holland.
- Culture
  What is the culture like in Holland?
- Transportation
  How to get around and discover Holland.
- Free time
  How to spend your free time in Holland.
- City trips
  Travel in Holland to different cities.
- Career in Holland
  Tips on starting your career in Holland or finding an internship.
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The Million Dollar, or Euro, or Kroner, question: How and Why I Choose Amsterdam

The Million Dollar, or Euro, or Kroner, question: How and Why I Choose Amsterdam

Posted by Michael Anderson at Jan 29, 2017 11:10 PM

Category: Reasons to Study in Holland

This time last year I was in the midst of applying to schools in Europe. I had just decided against looking at master’s degrees in the US and had started to narrow down my options in Europe. If you’re currently working on applications, you’ll understand the worries I was experiencing. How do I choose when there are so many great schools and so many beautiful cities throughout Europe when I live on a different continent?

The Netherlands Can Be Your Neverland

The Netherlands Can Be Your Neverland

Posted by Liu Zhu at Sep 19, 2016 12:15 PM

Category: Reasons to Study in Holland

Have you ever dreamed of going to Neverland as a child? Have you ever dreamed of exploring your self that you might not be able to at home? Are you looking for a place to start your future?

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