It portrays a situation much more contrasted and probably less apocalyptic. First of all, while there are 34,000 European university students studying in the Netherlands in 2010, there were also 18,900 Dutch university students studying abroad.

The Dutch government asks Germany to pay for its students studying in the Netherlands. There are 24,000 in the universities of the Netherlands and their number is increasing by 14% per year.

Study abroad is a hot trend because of affordable tuition, high scholarships, simple procedures, visa policy is beneficial for international students.

Little known to French students, the Netherlands offers a very diversified choice of courses. Although the Dutch language represents a real obstacle for some, the country is very open to foreign cultures and languages, including English and German. There are even more than 1,500 programs in English. Studying in the Netherlands can only be a wise choice!

In general, the Dutch higher education system is reputed to be very good. The country adopts a binary system, consisting of Professional Schools (hogescholen) (offering a degree comparable to a degree) and universities. These institutions are subject to European standards, that is to say to the Bologna agreement, offering Bachelor's degree (3 years), Master (1 to 2 years) and PhD (4 years).

Major schools and institutions

The Netherlands has 41 professional colleges and 18 universities offering numerous programs. The majority of these universities are in the "Top 500 Universities" (on a global scale). If you plan to study in the Netherlands, here are the 5 most important universities to focus on:

University of Amsterdam

Leiden University

Leiden University

Utrecht University

Delft University of Technology

Erasmus University Rotterdam

Exit the entrance exams! To study in the Netherlands, you only need to have a general baccalaureate and follow the steps of admission step by step.

Before worrying about entry formalities in the Netherlands, you must first concentrate on the formalities of entry to universities. The first thing to do is to register on the portal of the chosen university or on the portal www.studielink.nl, and to send the requested documents to the school.

Be careful, this step is crucial! Make sure that all required documents have been attached to your file. Also, ask your future institution whether or not to translate the requested documents into English.

It should be noted that students wishing to enter a course in English must have a prior language score TOEFL (+/- 550) or IELTS (+/- 6).

Admission: 

To be admitted to higher education in the Netherlands, you must go directly to the institution of your choice (see the list attached) but the application must also be sent to the National Office. 

'Registration of students. 

All registrations in the Netherlands in higher education are made on the websites of the selected institutions. If the student wishes to communicate with the institute, it is possible to contact a university advisor responsible for recruiting foreign students. Communication is usually by email rather than telephone. Admission requirements are set at the institute level: - You must hold a secondary school diploma at the appropriate level, and recognized as equivalent to the diploma awarded to Dutch students: - In certain disciplines, the profile of your baccalaureate must be correspond to the discipline of your choice (eg economic bac for the sectors "economy, management etc.). The equivalence of the Moroccan diploma: After sending the file to the university of his choice, the equivalence of the Moroccan diploma will have to be made in the Netherlands, generally, at the expense of the university in question. It is also possible to obtain an equivalence before registration by contacting this organization: www.idw.nl. In this case, the equivalency fees are the responsibility of the student. • 

Note: 

Some popular disciplines are subject to a numerus clausus. In addition, certain programs of studies - the arts in particular - are the subject of special conditions (competition, selection, presentation of previous work) of admission fixed by the institutions themselves. Institution Admissions Offices may provide applicants with details of admissions procedures. 

Registration fee: 

Registration fees can vary greatly between different educational institutes: about 5000 euros for a one-year Bachelor's degree at an "HBO" up to 9,000 euros for some specialized university masters. 

Program prices in English are available on the website: www.studyinholland.nl. 

The registration certificate is only issued once the tuition fees have been paid. Visa requirements Moroccan students need an authorization called "Machtiging tot Voorlopig Verblijf" (MVV), to obtain a residence permit for studies in the Netherlands. The teaching institute of your registration is responsible for starting the visa application procedure from the Netherlands. There is currently an accelerated procedure for students. Nevertheless, it is advisable to inquire as soon as possible about the necessary documents to provide. For the list of documents to provide for a temporary residence permit (MVV), consult the website of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands http://maroc.nlambassade.org and the Immigration Service www.ind. nl • Please note: This authorization is the only official paper that entitles you to obtain a residence permit. Once in the Netherlands, the student must go to the Aliens Service of the local police station within three days to apply for a Verblijfsvergunning residence permit.

The Netherlands is considered by students, especially Europeans, as a welcoming and sufficiently equipped destination in terms of education. The universities, the procedures, the student life and the budget necessary to settle on the spot, here is all you need to know to succeed in your studies in the Netherlands.

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