Higher education in the Netherlands is known for its high quality. Dutch institutions offer the largest number of English-taught programmes in Europe. Over 2,000 programmes are taught entirely in English. 95% of the Dutch speak English, so it’s easy to communicate in daily life.
The Netherlands is a world leader in many areas of expertise, including agriculture, water management, art & design, logistics and sustainable energy.
The Dutch government wants to attract knowledge and retain talent. International graduates can therefore apply for an orientation year and look for full time jobs to work in Netherlands. This is a residence permit of one year to find a job, or start a business within three years of graduation.