British students are interested in studying in Holland

The Netherlands is becoming one of the most popular destinations for UK students. The growing interest of students from United Kingdom for the Netherlands as a education spot is demonstrated by 27% application growth of potential students from the Great Britain at Universities of Holland.

Dutch Universities are roaming all over England in the attempt to recruit students for education in the Netherlands. The Utrecht University, Tilburg University, Maastricht University, Leiden University and Roosevelt University are actually extending their services to the British students. Recently they visited the Whitgift School in Croydon and with a presentation on studying in Holland. 

During the presentation, along with demonstration of degree courses in Holland which include a great range of subjects, also were showed pictures of Vincent van Gogh and photos of famous Dutch football player Robin van Persie. It was also highlighted that most Dutch people speak fluent English and that would make easy social activities on campus.

Holland based Universities are known to teach in English for a tuition fee of 1,500 pounds (EUR 1,771) per year. The fact that the annual university fee is so low attracts a large number of people to come and apply for studies. As compared to other universities in United Kingdom, these offered in Holland are about 1/10 th in terms of tuition fees.

The location of the Netherlands is at a stone throws distance from many places in England and has good connection with the UK. That makes it a popular place to study for youngsters opting for studies close to home. See programmes and tuition fees in our database of English-taught programmes.

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Foundation year at VU Amsterdam prepares for studying in Dutch

Many universities offering Dutch study programmes in the Netherlands require that those wishing to enrol sit admission examination.

Mostly the knowledge of Dutch, mathematics and English is necessary. Besides that, international students need to pass State Examination II in Dutch language (NT2) to be admitted.

VU University Amsterdam is one of the research universities in Holland that offers a complete preparatory course, which considerably increases the applicants' chances of passing the exams and being enrolled.

'Voorbereidend jaar Anderstalige Studenten Vrije Universiteit' or VASVU - this is the name of the programme, is also called Foundation Year. The programme lasts one academic year which is split into four semesters consisting of nine to ten weeks each.

The Foundation Year at the VU University is primarily designed for students who have a pre-university diploma from outside the Netherlands and who wish to study in a Dutch bachelor or pre-master programme. The participants choose the subjects they want to focus on depending on the requirements of the faculty. Among the subjects offered in VASVU there is Dutch, English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, History, and others.

At the end of the programme the participants have the possibility to participate in the admission examination of the VU University. The successful ones will be enrolled. Besides devoting their time to improving academic skills, the students also obtain valuable information about studying in the Netherlands.

They get a chance to meet former participants of the preparation programme and to discuss their study plans and attitude with the lecturers and a student counsellor. Moreover, participants will be assisted with the application procedure for the university they want to study at.

Before starting each applicant has to pass entry tests in Dutch, English and mathematics. The tuition fees range from EURO 475,00 to EURO 2900,00, depending on whether you only take Dutch classes or join a full preparation class.

Several times a year the VU university organizes an information meeting. The next one will be held on August 13, 2012. The meeting starts at 3.30 p.m. in room 12A-11 (twelfth floor), in the main building of VU, De Boelelaan 1105, Amsterdam.

More information on VU University information page.

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