Five universities in the Netherlands feature in the top 100 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024, attracting more and more international students every year.

Although Dutch is the national language of the Netherlands, more than 70% of the population speaks English and each university offers many courses that are taught in English too.

Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands, is one of the best cities in the world to live, being one of the safest capital cities in Europe.

There are people of over 180 different nationalities living in Amsterdam, and the Dutch have an openminded approach to cultural diversity and welcome international students.

The Netherlands is well located in mainland Europe, with neighbouring countries such as Germany, Belgium, and France easily accessible by train or plane.

The teaching style in the Netherlands is distinctive and modern, and places emphasis on teamwork and good personal relationships between students and staff.