How is the education in Netherlands?

Children in the Netherlands get 8 years of primary education, 4, 5 or 6 years of secondary education (depending on the type of school). There are both public and private institutions at all levels of the education system; the private institutions are mostly based on religious or ideological principles.

Do universities in Netherlands teach in English?

There are 14 research universities in the Netherlands but many do not teach bachelor degrees in the English language. Postgraduate qualifications are more commonly taught in English and almost all research universities in the Netherlands offer an extensive range of opportunities.

Why is education in Netherlands good?

Education in the Netherlands meets all international standards and is well-reputed worldwide. A diploma from a Dutch university provides an opportunity to start one’s own business and can be very useful in terms of having a successful career in any country of the world.

Why study in the Dutch university system?

Dutch universities use the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) to offer an easy comparison of workload between degrees across Europe. You will earn credits throughout your degree. One credit represents about 25-30 working hours, and each year of study is worth 60 credits. Binding study advice is unique to the Dutch university system.

Are Dutch universities harder to get into than South Korean universities?

Dutch universities’ entry requirements are not particularly picky in choosing students compared to South Korean ones. If you hold a Dutch vwo diploma – or a high school degree equivalent to it – as well as reasonable level of English certificate (e.g. IELTS 7), you generally gain an admission.

What is the workload of studying in the Netherlands like?

It may include: Dutch universities use the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) to offer an easy comparison of workload between degrees across Europe. You will earn credits throughout your degree. One credit represents about 25-30 working hours, and each year of study is worth 60 credits.

How do international students in the Netherlands compare with other countries?

The share of international students among all tertiary enrollments in the Netherlands is 10.7 percent, compared with 8 percent in Germany and only 5 percent in the U.S., which is the world’s leading destination for mobile students ( UIS ).