Study in Holland

Rotterdam is located in the Netherlands, also known as Holland. The Netherlands is a friendly, tolerant, and open-minded country. This openness is not only seen on a professional level, but also socially and culturally. This makes the Netherlands ideally suited for receiving students who seek to enrich their international knowledge.

17 million people live in an area of approximately 41,500 km². Therefore, the Netherlands is one of the most densely populated countries in the world.

International atmosphere

Although Dutch is the national language, many people also speak English. It is possible to survive without any Dutch language skills. However, learning Dutch is always a bonus, especially if you want to work in the Netherlands.

Export industry

The Netherlands is a big player in the export industry. Therefore, it houses several successful multinational companies such as Unilever and Shell. This creates many opportunities for people who wish to work in a multinational environment.

  • 1602, The first stock market in the world was established in the Netherlands.
  • The lowest point in the Netherlands is 6,76 meters below sea level.

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Further reasons to Study in Holland....

  • You receive high quality education for a competitive price
  • You can study both Bachelor and Master programmes taught completely in English
  • The Netherlands are great in international business
  • Personal attention and learning support
  • It is a safe environment for international students
  • We are situated in the heart of Europe with easy access to surrounding countries
  • Holland enjoys a multicultural society
  • High quality of life
  • The Netherlands invests heavily in innovation and the creative industries
  • The Dutch strive to be pioneers in many areas

Getting Around

The Netherlands also has fantastic transportation links, both internal and within the rest of Europe. Within the Netherlands students can expect to get around either by bike or public transport using their OV-chipkaart. For when the holiday periods come or blessed with a long weekend, students can find themselves travelling across Europe quite freely.

Train timetable

Rotterdam – Brussels 1 hrs

Rotterdam – Paris 3 hrs

Rotterdam – London 3 hrs

Rotterdam – Berlin 6 hrs