If you ask an international student to describe the Netherlands, they often say inspiring, relaxed & open minded. It’s an atmosphere that appeals to many when deciding where to study abroad. In fact, over 115,000 international students choose to get their degree in the Netherlands, so obviously there must be a lot of plusses.
Universities in the Netherlands have a strong international focus and at NHL Stenden we have over 100 nationalities studying and working on our campuses. It lends to an open environment that will help you make new contacts and develop close friendships during your studies abroad.
The Netherlands is a small country with an excellent infrastructure and NHL Stenden is located in vibrant, relatively small, student cities. There’s lots to do whether you stay close to campus or draw on your new international contacts and decide to explore further abroad. You can discover more about what makes the Netherlands such a great place if you want to study abroad on our page Why study in Holland.
Studying abroad is often your chance to find out about different cultures. For some, studying in the Netherlands is a chance to explore a completely different culture, for others, there are more similarities. Our international students have found that sometimes the differences are in the details. Cheese is cheese, right? Or is it? When you study abroad, you’ll probably find that the things you now take for granted in your day-to-day life are no longer quite what you expect. Our students are more than happy to share their day-in-a-life experiences and show you what life can be like when you study abroad in the Netherlands. Moreover, they dig deeper into Dutch culture and tell you all about their experiences in a podcast series. Check out Experience student life at NHL Stenden.
