Holland was the first non-English-speaking country to offer courses taught in English. The Dutch higher education institutions together offer 1,560 international study programs and courses, 1,543 of which are taught entirely in English. This makes Holland the front-runner in continental Europe.

The Dutch system of higher education enjoys a worldwide reputation for high quality. Experience shows that people who have studied at a Dutch higher education institution perform very well in other parts of the world. This quality is achieved through a national system of regulation and quality assurance.

The Times Higher Education Supplement even ranks 10 universities in Holland among the top 200 in the world. Holland has also received international acclaim for its groundbreaking Problem-Based Learning system. This system trains students to analyze and solve practical problems independently through emphasis on self-study and self-discipline.

For a small country like Holland, an international orientation – including in the field of education and training – is a must for survival in our increasingly internationalized world.