Nuffic Neso India Shilpi Sen. September 30, 2016

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1 Nuffic Neso India Shilpi Sen September 30, 2016

2 Whenever, you go to a new place, it is really important that the place welcomes you. If you do not feel welcome, you do not connect with that place. That s probably something that will never happen with you in Holland. The people here are very friendly and almost everybody speaks English, so, not knowing Dutch is not a very big problem. Amartya Bannerjee, India 2

3 Content 1. Holland 2. Why study in Holland? 3. Dutch higher education system 4. Practical information 5. Questions 3

4 Holland the country 4

5 Holland the people 5

6 Content 1. Holland 2. Why study in Holland? 3. Dutch higher education system 4. Practical information 5. Questions 6

7 2. Why study in Holland? Small country, big opportunities Pioneering Creative Connected Gateway to Europe International study environment Excellent education & research Interactive way of teaching Value for money 7

8 Continue your studies in Europe Bologna Process Bachelor Master structure ECTS points (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) 8

9 Small country, big opportunities Leading in number of international study programmes: > 2,100 English-taught study programmes in more than 30 cities Most popular disciplines: Economics Language & culture Behaviour & society Architecture & environment Mathematics & computer sciences Water technology 9

10 A world of possibilities Holland offers you the space to: Be a pioneer Be creative Get connected 10

11 International study environment Holland is home to 200 different nationalities : 90,500 international students (7% of total) Countries of origin: 1. Germany 2. China 3. Belgium 1500 (approximate) students from India 11

12 Excellent education and research Strong reputation worldwide: 8 top 100 institutions in Times Higher Education World Rankings (THE) Dutch higher education institutions in the Top 200 Rankings THE Dutch higher education institutions in the Top 200 World University Rankings 2016 (QS) National system of quality assurance Leading in international scientific research 12

13 Dutch higher education Diversity: Research Universities Universities of Applied Sciences Institutes for International Education Way of teaching: Respect for individual s opinion Interactive Problem-based learning International classroom 13

14 Value for money Tuition fees Not free, but reasonable Bachelor Tuition fee (average): 6,000 15,000 Master Tuition fee (average): 8,000 20,000 14

15 Scholarships Several possibilities: Scholarships offered in your own country Scholarships offered by the Dutch government Scholarships offered by Dutch higher education institutions 15

16 Content 1. Holland 2. Why study in Holland? 3. Dutch higher education system 4. Practical information 5. Questions 16

17 3. Dutch higher education system Research Universities Academic study and research Total enrollment: > students Universities of Applied Sciences Practical application of knowledge Total enrollment: > students Institutes of International Education Focus on development oriented courses in small, intercultural groups 17

18 Degrees: Bachelor 293 international Bachelor programmes University of applied sciences Practically oriented 4 years Degree: Bachelor (B) + field of study Research university Academic study/research 3 years Degree: Bachelor of Arts (BA) / Bachelor of Science (BSc) 18

19 Degrees: Master 1167 international Master programmes University of applied sciences Practically oriented Master (M): 1-2 years Research university Academic study/research Master of Arts (MA): 1-2 years Master of Science (MSc): 1-2 years Gives access to a PhD 19

20 Degrees: PhD Original research Four years Quality control Requirements: a.o. Master from Research University Financing 20

21 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS International students must contact the higher education institutions to get specific details about the admission requirements A diploma equivalent to the minimum required diploma is mandatory: - Bachelor s: secondary school education at appropriate level - Master s: Bachelor s degree or equivalent The ability to speak, read and write English is essential. Commonly accepted are the language test of IELTS and TOEFL: - IELTS at least TOEFL at least 550 (paper-based) - TOEFL at least 213 (computer-based) - TOEFL at least 90 (internet-based) 21

22 Content 1. Holland 2. Why study in Holland? 3. Dutch higher education system 4. Practical information 5. Questions 22

23 4. Practical information: Visa & formalities Entry visa Staying less than 90 days: Depending on your nationality you need a short stay visa. With this visa you are free to travel within a selection of 26 countries in Europe Staying longer than 90 days: Depending on your nationality an entry visa is needed for all non EU nationalities a residence permit is required 23

24 4. Practical information: Health insurance Everybody in the Netherlands must have insurance for medical costs. Please inform at the international office of your host institution which kind of insurance applies for you. Most like this will be a student insurance 24

25 4. Practical information: Housing Options In a student room: a shared house, with other students On-campus Cost of housing Depending on where you are and what you rent: Recommendations Start looking for a room as soon as possible Use the assistance of the institution 25

26 4. Practical information: Work Work permit You do need a work permit before you may work in the Netherlands Limited number of hours Work after your studies Two admission schemes, period up to twelve months: Seeking work after graduation (Bachelor s and Master s) Admission scheme for highly educated persons (Master s or PhD) 26

27 Content 1. Holland 2. Why study in Holland? 3. Dutch higher education system 4. Practical information 5. Questions 27

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