Driving the new generation of international tech talent
On Saturday 1 November, the Study Tech in NL campaign was launched. Its aim is to inspire international students to study and build a career in technology in the Netherlands. The campaign brings together six Dutch universities of applied sciences, including NHL Stenden.
The joint initiative specifically aims to attract and retain more international students for the Dutch chip industry. It is part of the national Microchip Talent programme, which, in turn, falls under the Beethoven Plan. For NHL Stenden, the Computer Science and Information Technology programmes play a key role in the campaign.
The Netherlands as a technology hotspot
From smartphones to medical equipment, technology is everywhere. And at the core of all these innovations are microchips – and the microchip sector. The Netherlands plays a leading role in this global sector, offering students countless opportunities to develop their skills in a hands-on, innovative and international environment. With thousands of vacancies in the tech sector, the Netherlands is an exciting place to build a career in technology.
Working together for talent
The Dutch government sees well-educated technical professionals as essential to the growth of the microchip sector and is providing funds to support this growth. In fact, under the Beethoven Plan, a total of €450 million has been allocated up to 2030 to train 33,000 additional professionals in technology.
The Study Tech in NL recruitment campaign contributes directly to this goal. Through social media and digital ads, prospective students are directed to www.studytechinnl.com, where they can find information on IT, technology and engineering degrees, and click through to the websites of the participating institutions.
Universities also on board
Dutch technical universities are also actively recruiting through the Beethoven Plan. Working together closely, the universities and universities of applied sciences are sharing their knowledge and experience in the field. The first results of these campaigns are expected in January 2026.
