Holland

Holland has a healthy number of foreign students, 1 in 8 students in Holland is an international student. Holland has in excess of 122,000 international students and the number is proliferating annually. The academic quality of Dutch institutions is remarkable, 13 Dutch research universities are among the top 200 universities in the world. Following reason make studying in Holland a worthwhile option:

1. Holland has the largest collection of programmes conducted in English in continental Europe.

2. English is the second most widely spoken language here, 95% of Dutch speak in English, thus easing your day-to-day communication here.

3. Holland has a worldwide reputation for its high quality in education.

4. Holland is a hub for international career opportunities, thus making it one of the optimal destinations for starting a career.

5. Netherland is one of the top 10 happiest countries in the world according to a report by cnbc.com and one of the safest to live as well.

Land Attributes

The Netherlands, a small and low-lying country in northwestern Europe, boasts of a linear landscape that provides outstanding sights including bloosming flowers, adventure routes, and waterways. It is bordered by Germany, Belgium, and the North Sea. The total area of Netherlands is 42,437 square km comprised mostly of coastal lowland and reclaimed land, with some hills in the southeast. Much of the land is below sea level and is traversed by rivers and canals. Though Amsterdam is the capital of Holland, the government sits in The Hague (Den Haag).

Economy Features

The Netherlands is one of the founding members of the European Union (EU), the Organization for Economic Cooperation & development (OECD), and the World Trade Organization (WTO). The currency here is the Euro. The modern Dutch economy noted for being open, generally prosperous, highly mechanized & technologically advanced agricultural industry. Holland is a notable European transportation hub and is heavily dependent on foreign trade. The port of Rotterdam is the largest and most advanced port in the world.
Holland economy is the 18th largest in the world. It is a hub for some of the world leading multinationals. Some world-renowned MNCs like Philips, Heineken and Shell have strong roots in Holland. It is an expert and world leader in many fields of the economy, including agriculture, water management, art & design, logistics and sustainable energy.
Holland generally shares stable industrial relations, the unemployment and inflation rate is moderate. It also has a sizeable current account surplus.

Fascinating Facts

English is widely spoken in this non-English-speaking country. Majority of higher education programmes and courses offered in Holland are in English, with a prominence given to an international outlook. Holland has a worldwide reputation for its high quality in education and for their student-centered approach. The Dutch government has some lucrative options set for students, so as to pull in and keep the talent within the nation. International graduates can therefore apply for a residence permit of one year to find a job, or venture into their own business in just three years of graduation.