Don’t come unless you have a place to live, universities warn international students
2 years, 9 months ago

Don’t come unless you have a place to live, universities warn international students

Dutch News  

Several Dutch universities are warning international students not to come to the Netherlands unless they have organised somewhere to live before they arrive, the Volkskrant reported on Wednesday. Reduce numbers The Dutch universities association has campaigned since 2018 for new rules which they say would allow them to manage the flow of international students and the impact on course quality. ‘International talent is essential’ for both research and industry but the increase in the number of foreign students is currently too great to maintain the high quality of courses and is putting too much pressure on staff, chairman Pieter Duisenberg said earlier this year. The organisation suggests three measures to reduce the flow of international students: introducing a limit on student numbers in English language courses, limiting the number of non-EU students per course and an emergency brake so that numbers can be capped if applications rise too hard and threaten course quality.

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International students feeling more unwelcome in Netherlands, worried about future
1 year ago

International students feeling more unwelcome in Netherlands, worried about future

NL Times  

International students mostly love studying in the Netherlands. Still, they notice an increasingly negative sentiment towards them and worry about their future here, the Volkskrant reports after surveying 358 international students. The growing number of international students in Dutch higher education is increasingly a subject of discussion. The government developed a package of measures to give higher education institutions more …

Nearly 18,000 foreign students apply for Dutch residency, up 7.5%
1 year, 6 months ago

Nearly 18,000 foreign students apply for Dutch residency, up 7.5%

NL Times  

The number of international students from outside the European Union applying for a residency permit to study in the Netherlands continues to rise. “Up to and including July, the IND received approximately 1,200 more applications than the year before.” It means that 17,870 residency applications were filed by potential students located outside the European Union, up from 16,630 in 2022 …

Student orgs. want temporary, not permanent limit on international students
2 years, 1 month ago

Student orgs. want temporary, not permanent limit on international students

NL Times  

Student organizations want a temporary brake on the influx of international students, and not a permanent one, as Minister Robbert Dijkgraaf of Education argued for in parliament on Wednesday. “Not every lecturer can deliver the same quality lectures in English as in Dutch,” said LSVb chairman Joram van Velzen.” A shortage in student housing is another problem. The Randstad and …

Regions outside the Randstad want foreign students to stay: Trouw
2 years, 1 month ago

Regions outside the Randstad want foreign students to stay: Trouw

Dutch News  

Areas outside the central Randstad part of the Netherlands are afraid they will lose out if universities and hbo colleges are stopped from actively recruiting international students abroad, Trouw reported on Tuesday. Education minister Robbert Dijkgraaf is currently preparing draft legislation to make the influx of foreign students more manageable, following a motion backed by MPs some months ago. We …

Regions outside the Randstad want foreign students to stay: Trouw
2 years, 1 month ago

Regions outside the Randstad want foreign students to stay: Trouw

Dutch News  

Areas outside the central Randstad part of the Netherlands are afraid they will lose out if universities and hbo colleges are stopped from actively recruiting international students abroad, Trouw reported on Tuesday. Education minister Robbert Dijkgraaf is currently preparing draft legislation to make the influx of foreign students more manageable, following a motion backed by MPs some months ago. We …

Dutch universities still actively attracting international students
2 years, 3 months ago

Dutch universities still actively attracting international students

NL Times  

Dutch universities and universities of applied sciences are still actively recruiting international students, despite concerns about their influx and the increased pressure on the housing market, De Telegraaf reports. Parliament recently voted in several motions to limit the number of international students coming to the Netherlands, including a ban on universities actively recruiting students from abroad. Over the summer, several …

International students 3 times more likely to drop out in first year than Dutch students
2 years, 4 months ago

International students 3 times more likely to drop out in first year than Dutch students

NL Times  

International students at universities in the Netherlands are almost three times more likely to drop out in their first year than their Dutch counterparts, the Education Inspectorate reported. 17 percent of international students drop out in their first year, compared to 6 percent of Dutch students. International students still studying after the first year are slightly more likely to get …

International students struggling in the Netherlands
2 years, 6 months ago

International students struggling in the Netherlands

NL Times  

International students are struggling in the Netherlands, according to the Annual International Student Survey. Most international students don’t know that they are entitled to a loan and a student travel product if they work more than 56 hours per month, the survey found. “International students make up a quarter of the student population, but this survey remains the only structural …

Some international students dropping out due to a lack of housing
2 years, 7 months ago

Some international students dropping out due to a lack of housing

NL Times  

Utrecht University has already received notifications from several disappointed international students who will postpone their studies for a year because they cannot find accommodation. Student housing advisory center Kences said there will be a shortage of about 26,500 rooms for students in the upcoming academic year, said Kences director Jolan de Bie. The university reserves 1,250 rooms from housing providers …

University of Amsterdam urging international students without housing not to come to NL
2 years, 7 months ago

University of Amsterdam urging international students without housing not to come to NL

NL Times  

Amsterdam is facing a severe housing shortage for students to the extent that the University of Amsterdam is urging international students not to come to the Dutch capital if they haven’t found housing. A spokesperson for the university told NL Times that an email was sent to international students on its housing waiting list telling them that they should reconsider …

Don’t come unless you have a place to live, universities warn international students
2 years, 9 months ago

Don’t come unless you have a place to live, universities warn international students

Dutch News  

Several Dutch universities are warning international students not to come to the Netherlands unless they have organised somewhere to live before they arrive, the Volkskrant reported on Wednesday. Reduce numbers The Dutch universities association has campaigned since 2018 for new rules which they say would allow them to manage the flow of international students and the impact on course quality. …

International student increase has University of Amsterdam concerned
2 years, 9 months ago

International student increase has University of Amsterdam concerned

NL Times  

The University of Amsterdam is worried about the rapidly increasing number of international students coming to the Dutch capital. In the past few years, the number of Dutch students at the UvA increased by six percent, while the number of international students tripled, according to the newspaper. That internationalization started about 15 years ago when the government and companies appealed …

British student numbers in the Netherlands plunge 24%
2 years, 11 months ago

British student numbers in the Netherlands plunge 24%

Dutch News  

The number of British students studying at a Dutch university has plunged 24% in the past year, as Brexit leads to fee hikes and other issues, according to figures published by international education agency Nuffic. In total, just 2,372, British students were enrolled at a Dutch higher education institution in the current academic year, a drop of 760 on a …

British student numbers in the Netherlands plunge 24%
2 years, 11 months ago

British student numbers in the Netherlands plunge 24%

Dutch News  

The number of British students studying at a Dutch university has plunged 24% in the past year, as Brexit leads to fee hikes and other issues, according to figures published by international education agency Nuffic. In total, just 2,372, British students were enrolled at a Dutch higher education institution in the current academic year, a drop of 760 on a …

International students often struggle with loneliness, stress
3 years, 1 month ago

International students often struggle with loneliness, stress

NL Times  

International students in the Netherlands often struggle with loneliness and high work pressure, according to student unions ISO and LSVb. The student unions often talk to international students struggling with the strict rules, the coronavirus crisis, and not having anyone to talk to. According to the student unions, a big problem is a rule that requires EU students to work …

Hundreds of international students homeless in Groningen
3 years, 6 months ago

Hundreds of international students homeless in Groningen

NL Times  

Hundreds of international students are starting their studies in Groningen with no place to live, said volunteer organization Shelter Our Students. The organization is currently trying to help some 600 foreign students find temporary accommodations while a more permanent solution is sought, and that number is increasing every day, NOS reports. "It is worse than ever this year," Marinus Jongman …

International higher education students arrive en masse as academic year kicks off
3 years, 6 months ago

International higher education students arrive en masse as academic year kicks off

NL Times  

Thousands of students from outside of the EU who received a study permit for the Netherlands started the new academic year on Monday. Around ten percent more students from outside of the EU will attend Dutch universities this year compared to 2020. “Last year it was a relatively quiet year due to coronavirus restrictions, hence, it is not illogical that …

Dutch universities less eager for international students
3 years, 7 months ago

Dutch universities less eager for international students

NL Times  

Universities in the Netherlands have changed their tune when it comes to eagerly attracting international students. Nearly all the universities have stopped actively recruiting students from abroad and are now focusing on providing information, Financieele Dagblad reported after surveying 13 universities. The decision to stop recruiting international students has everything to do with the explosive growth in students Dutch universities …

International student numbers set to plummet, due to coronavirus
4 years, 6 months ago

International student numbers set to plummet, due to coronavirus

Dutch News  

The number of international students coming to study in the Netherlands from outside the EU this year maybe down as much as 50%, according to figures from the IND immigration service. Non-EU students have to apply for a residency permit from the IND, and so few have applied this year that immigration service workers are being reassigned to other duties, …

Dutch students shelve plans to study abroad because of coronavirus
4 years, 8 months ago

Dutch students shelve plans to study abroad because of coronavirus

Dutch News  

Dutch students are cancelling or rethinking plans to spend part of their degree courses abroad because of the coronavirus crisis, according to figures from international education bureau Nuffic. One third of the 654 students questioned by Nuffic said they are delaying trips abroad, and half of students say they have changed their plans one way or another. ‘An international experience, …

Dutch students shelve plans to study abroad because of coronavirus
4 years, 8 months ago

Dutch students shelve plans to study abroad because of coronavirus

Dutch News  

Dutch students are cancelling or rethinking plans to spend part of their degree courses abroad because of the coronavirus crisis, according to figures from international education bureau Nuffic. One third of the 654 students questioned by Nuffic said they are delaying trips abroad, and half of students say they have changed their plans one way or another. ‘An international experience, …

International students may stay away due to coronavirus doubts
4 years, 9 months ago

International students may stay away due to coronavirus doubts

Dutch News  

Hundreds of youngsters who had been coming to study in the Netherlands have scrapped their plans because of uncertainties caused by the coronavirus crisis, according to research by international education bureau Nuffic. ‘For an international student, the experience of living in the Dutch society, including travel and leisure activities, is one of the main reasons of studying in the Netherlands,’ …

International students may stay away due to coronavirus doubts
4 years, 9 months ago

International students may stay away due to coronavirus doubts

Dutch News  

Hundreds of youngsters who had been coming to study in the Netherlands have scrapped their plans because of uncertainties caused by the coronavirus crisis, according to research by international education bureau Nuffic. ‘For an international student, the experience of living in the Dutch society, including travel and leisure activities, is one of the main reasons of studying in the Netherlands,’ …

Quarter of interested foreign students doubt whether they'll actually come to NL
4 years, 9 months ago

Quarter of interested foreign students doubt whether they'll actually come to NL

NL Times  

International students are still interested in studying in the Netherlands, but a quarter of them doubt whether they'll actually be able to do so this coming academic year. They cite uncertainties caused by travel restrictions and limited financial opportunities as the reason, according to a survey conducted by Nuffic among 941 potential students from outside the European Union. The Netherlands' …

International students worried over study delays and visas
4 years, 11 months ago

International students worried over study delays and visas

Dutch News  

Dutch international education bureau Nuffic and Dutch universities are in talks with the immigration service and the relevant ministries to solve problems encountered by foreign students in the Netherlands and Dutch students abroad as a result of the corona crisis. We are currently in talks with immigration services, the education ministry and the foreign affairs ministry to find solutions,’ a …

International students worried over study delays and visas
4 years, 11 months ago

International students worried over study delays and visas

Dutch News  

Dutch international education bureau Nuffic and Dutch universities are in talks with the immigration service and the relevant ministries to solve problems encountered by foreign students in the Netherlands and Dutch students abroad as a result of the corona crisis. We are currently in talks with immigration services, the education ministry and the foreign affairs ministry to find solutions,’ a …

International students driving increasing demand for student housing
5 years, 5 months ago

International students driving increasing demand for student housing

NL Times  

The demand for student housing in the Netherlands will continue to increase in the coming years. This can completely be attributed to an increase in the number of international students studying in the Netherlands, according to the annual National Student Housing Monitor by the knowledge center for student housing Kences. In the next eight years, the number of students living …

Three in four foreign students miss contacts with the Dutch
5 years, 9 months ago

Three in four foreign students miss contacts with the Dutch

Dutch News  

Many foreign students do not feel at home in the Netherlands and over 75% miss having contact with their Dutch counterparts, according to a survey by three student networks – LSVB, ISO and the Erasmus Student Network. ‘Foreign students are being actively recruited but once they are in the Netherlands they are confronted with the lack of affordable housing, they …

Three in four foreign students miss contacts with the Dutch
5 years, 9 months ago

Three in four foreign students miss contacts with the Dutch

Dutch News  

Many foreign students do not feel at home in the Netherlands and over 75% miss having contact with their Dutch counterparts, according to a survey by three student networks – LSVB, ISO and the Erasmus Student Network. ‘Foreign students are being actively recruited but once they are in the Netherlands they are confronted with the lack of affordable housing, they …

International students struggle to connect with their Dutch peers: study
5 years, 9 months ago

International students struggle to connect with their Dutch peers: study

NL Times  

International students in the Netherlands are very positive about the quality of Dutch lecturers, but they struggle to feel at home in the country, according to a survey by three student organizations. The student organizations call on lecturers to let foreign and Dutch students work together more often, and to pay more attention to cultural differences in the lecture halls. …

Tents, boats and a professor’s spare room: student room shortage hits Groningen
6 years, 6 months ago

Tents, boats and a professor’s spare room: student room shortage hits Groningen

Dutch News  

Foreign students in Groningen are experiencing such problems finding somewhere to live that university staff have even been asked to rent them rooms. ‘If I had known this, I would never have come to Groningen.’ Other foreign students the Volkskrant spoke to are sleeping on a mattress at student house, which responded to an emergency appeal for places by the …

Tents, boats and a professor’s spare room: student room shortage hits Groningen
6 years, 6 months ago

Tents, boats and a professor’s spare room: student room shortage hits Groningen

Dutch News  

Foreign students in Groningen are experiencing such problems finding somewhere to live that university staff have even been asked to rent them rooms. ‘If I had known this, I would never have come to Groningen.’ Other foreign students the Volkskrant spoke to are sleeping on a mattress at student house, which responded to an emergency appeal for places by the …

Foreign students in Dutch higher education doubles to 80K; Many likely to remain in Netherlands
7 years, 4 months ago

Foreign students in Dutch higher education doubles to 80K; Many likely to remain in Netherlands

NL Times  

The Netherlands has seen a massive surge in the number of international higher education students, with over 80 thousand enrolled at Dutch universities and applied sciences universities during the 2016-2017 academic year. This figure is double the number of foreign students in the country just ten years ago, according to new research from international student organization Nuffic. Higher education students …

Second year Dutch students also more likely to live at home
7 years, 5 months ago

Second year Dutch students also more likely to live at home

Dutch News  

Two years after the abolition of student grants in the Netherlands, a trend is emerging – students are now more likely to live at home. Earlier this year, figures showed that more first year students opt not to live out and that trend is now clear among second year students, according to figures from student housing expertise centre Kences. Now …

Second year Dutch students also more likely to live at home
7 years, 5 months ago

Second year Dutch students also more likely to live at home

Dutch News  

Two years after the abolition of student grants in the Netherlands, a trend is emerging – students are now more likely to live at home. Earlier this year, figures showed that more first year students opt not to live out and that trend is now clear among second year students, according to figures from student housing expertise centre Kences. Now …

Foreign students "crazy" about Amsterdam
11 years, 1 month ago

Foreign students "crazy" about Amsterdam

NL Times  

On Wednesday, hundred of foreign students were arrived in Amsterdam, the Parool reports. "I chose Amsterdam because of the language," Brazilian Leticia Boin said. "I chose Amsterdam because it seemed exotic," according to Esther Ng, a business student from Singapore. The Netherlands is an attractive place for international students, but the shortage of suitable rooms and rental apartments is becoming …

Dutch universities: a lesson in value for money?
12 years ago

Dutch universities: a lesson in value for money?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. As members of the EU, British students can take …

The Netherlands benefits little from its foreign students
13 years, 2 months ago

The Netherlands benefits little from its foreign students

Dutch News  

Most foreign students who attend Dutch universities leave as soon as they have their degrees and do not contribute to the local economy, the Volkskrant reports on Friday. Van den Eijden tells the paper better integration of foreign students would bring advantages for the Dutch economy by encouraging more to stay. The paper says that even though the EU pays …

The Netherlands benefits little from its foreign students
13 years, 2 months ago

The Netherlands benefits little from its foreign students

Dutch News  

Most foreign students who attend Dutch universities leave as soon as they have their degrees and do not contribute to the local economy, the Volkskrant reports on Friday. Van den Eijden tells the paper better integration of foreign students would bring advantages for the Dutch economy by encouraging more to stay. The paper says that even though the EU pays …

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