20 Reasons
Why You Should Study In The Netherlands and in Amsterdam
The Netherlands is an incredibly attractive country for international students, and hundreds of them arrive every year to study a degree or do an exchange program. Here are 20 reasons why you should join them in a country where the quality of education is among the best in the world, universities offer various English-language programs, and studying is affordable compared to countries such as the UK and the US:
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Amsterdam is one of the most popular university cities in the Netherlands. The open-minded and multicultural city is home to more than 100,000 students from different parts of the world.
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A beautiful city with its bridges, canals, monumental buildings, its history, the special atmosphere.
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Many study and student associations, including ones specifically for foreign students.
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Well-taught and affordable, good quality programs.
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The Dutch approach to teaching is different from that of countries. It is interactive and students learn not only to think for themselves, but also to work together in groups. You develop skills such as analysis, practical problem solving, teamwork and creative thinking.
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An open-minded country that welcomes international students.
10.
Many well-known companies have their headquarters in Amsterdam (Heineken, ING, Philips).
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There are hundreds of festivals in the city all year round, from major dance parties to fashion events and art fairs.
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Because the city really comes alive at night.
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Because Amsterdam is filled with the most amazing libraries and bookstores.
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Everything can be done by bike.
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Dozens of museums, such as the Stedelijk, Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and the Anne Frank House.
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Because of the ‘gezelligheid’ (conviviality).
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There is always a fun market to visit: Pure market, Sunday market, IJ-hallen, Noordermarkt.
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Many English-language programs at the universities and more than 70% of the Dutch population speak the English language and this makes international students feel at home while they study in the country.
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50 parks where you can picnic and sunbathe in the summer.
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Central location in Europe.
Come and see for yourself!