Studying in the Netherlands, offers exceptional value through a combination of low enrollment, top-tier universities, and a multicultural lifestyle that embraces international students. In 2012, Dutch universities held 12 of the top 200 positions in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings .
Although Dutch-speaking students prefer to enroll in a program taught in Dutch, many programs in the Netherlands are taught in English. International students are welcome, and they represent about 13 percent of the students in the country. In addition, some institutions offer programs designed specifically for international students. Any Dutch institution that recruits international students must comply with a code of conduct that covers the counseling and selection of these students. The most popular study programs for international students who are in economics, engineering, social sciences, and languages.
Universities
The Netherlands has 13 research universities, 39 universities of applied sciences and 14 other institutions. Three research universities specialized in technology and one research university, Wageningen, specialized in agriculture. Universities receive funds from various sources, including government grants, tuition, fees, and contracts with outside organizations.(Dutch universities)
