Would you like to study in English at an excellent higher education institute and enjoy an international environment? Why not consider studying in Holland? It is a country that is a melting pot of knowledge, ideas and cultures from all around the globe.
The Netherlands is a country most commonly known for its wooden shoes, tulips, Amsterdam, and its Rembrandt and Van Gogh paintings.
But behind these traditional perceptions of Holland lies a country with excellent and world-renowned research and researchers in the field of science and technology, medicine, arts and humanities and social sciences. The Netherlands is also famous for its studies, research, and innovations in the fields of water management and sustainable energy.
The Netherlands is home to a high-quality knowledge economy that excels in technological innovations in many and varied fields. If you are looking to advance your future career, the Netherlands really is the place to study!
Utrecht has a long, academic and cultural history. Already in the Early Middle Ages, noblemen and priests were educated in this city, located in the centre of the Netherlands. More recently, in 1955, my father, Rien Alfenaar, was the first of his family to go to university and experience student life. He still remembers this period as a very happy time. There are many differences, but also similarities with the experiences of today's international students. In this article I would like you to meet my 70-year old father, a former chemistry student, and three international students at Hogeschool Utrecht University of Applied Sciences
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Kingdom of the Netherlands
 Form of government: Constitutional monarchy Population: 16,407,491 (2005 estimate) Million Capital: Amsterdam, The Hague is the seat of government Area: 41,526 km2 16,033 sq mi Largest cities: Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, Eindhoven Ethnic groups: Dutch 96 %, Moroccan, Turkish, Indonesian, Surinamese, and other 4% Language: Dutch (official), Frisian, Flemish, English, German, French Religious affiliations: Roman Catholic 34%, Protestant 27%, Muslim 4%, Nonreligious 13%, Other 22% Education expenditure as a share of gross national product (GNP): 5% (2001-2002) Number of years of compulsory schooling: 13 years (2001-2002) Monetary unit* 1 Euro (€), consisting of 100 cents Economy: Agriculture (Potatoes, sugar beets, vegetables and fruits, wheat, other cereals; cut flowers and flower bulbs; dairy products, Manufacturing ( Food, beverage, and tobacco products; chemicals and chemical products; electronic equipment; machinery; transportation equipment; metal products; printed material) Major trade partners for exports: Germany, Belgium, United Kingdom, France, and Italy Major trade partners for imports: Germany, United States, Belgium, United Kingdom, and France |
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