Study Programmes and Universities in Holland

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The Dutch system of higher education enjoys a worldwide reputation for high quality. This quality is achieved through a national system of regulation and quality assurance.

Holland has received international acclaim for its groundbreaking Problem-Based Learning system, which trains students to analyze and solve practical problems independently through emphasis on self-study and self-discipline.

International study programmes
You can find 1,560 international study programmes, out of which 1,500 study programmes are entirely taught in English, ranging from short training seminars to full-fledged bachelor's and master's degree programmes. You have several options for studying in Holland. You can enroll in an English-taught degree programme or short course. Or, if you speak Dutch, enroll in a Dutch programme.
If you are not interested in a programme or course but want to do your traineeship in Holland, there are several options that are worth considering.

Higher education institutions
Holland has two main types of higher education institutions: research universities and universities of applied sciences. Research universities focus on the independent practice of research-oriented work in an academic or professional setting. Universities of applied sciences offer professional programmes in the applied arts and sciences that prepare students for specific careers.
A third, smaller branch of higher education is provided by institutes for international education, which offer programmes designed especially for international students.

Research universities
There are around eighteen research universities in Holland that offer international programmes and courses. The majority of these are government-funded, but there are also some private research universities.
These institutions essentially train students in academic study and research. However, many study programmes also have a professional component and most graduates actually find work outside the research community.

Duration of study programmes
- PhD: 4 years
- Master of Arts (MA): 1-2 years
- Master of Science (MSc): 1-2 years
- Bachelor of Arts (BA): 3 years
- Bachelor of Science (BSc): 3 years
Some of the Research universities offering international degree programmes and short courses
Universities of applied sciences
Acquiring practical work experience through internships is an integral part of professional study programmes. The country has 43 government-funded universities of applied sciences.
Duration of study programmes
- Master (M): 1-2 years
- Bachelor (B): 4 years
Some of the universities of applied sciences offering international degree programmes and short courses
Institutes for international education
Institutes for international education (IE) offer advanced training and courses in a wide range of fields. Most of these are part of a research university. There are six large IE institutes which focus on the exchange of knowledge in a setting of small, intercultural groups. IE institutes offer various types of education including short courses, master's programmes and sometimes PhD programmes.

Duration of study programmes
1. PhD (only possible at 1 institute); duration is flexible
2. Master of Arts (MA): 1-2 years
3. Master of Science (MSc): 1-2 years
Institutes for international education offering international degree programmes and short courses
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