Is Netherlands a good place for Indian students to study?

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Jancy Pinto 2017-07-16T01:10:55+02:00 1 Answer 2256 views
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  1. Suresh Kumar
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    2020-05-01T09:42:44+02:00
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    Dutch universities are known to be among the best universities in the world, competing with other famous UK and U.S. universities. You could say the Netherlands is one of the top non-English speaking countries where you can study abroad, get a quality education and find loads of degrees taught in English.
    I think I’m eligible to answer this question because I came to the Netherlands as a 17-year kid from India to pursue my bachelors here without knowing anyone in Europe. I did my BSc. International Business from Maastricht University and I’m still residing in the Netherlands. I always felt like home here which is rear these days as an immigrant considering the situations these days in other parts of the world (Anyway, that’s not the topic).
    HOW IS STUDYING DIFFERENT HERE?
    • As a student, you have to take responsibility, be active during class and feel free to share your ideas and opinions. You should definitely develop a strategic plan long before the project deadlines, do a thorough research and present your ideas clearly and concisely. In one word, you will become an independent learner.
    • If you come from a society where there is hierarchy and where you’re expected keep a certain distance between you and your professors, you may come across some cultural problems. There is a more casual relationship between students and the faculty in the Netherlands.
    • You may be shocked to find that more than three-quarters of the population in the Netherlands claim to be proficient in English. It’s true! This is also a great advantage if you are a foreigner and don’t speak any Dutch. The fact that English is everywhere will make life outside of the university campus quite easy.
    • The tuition fees and cost of living are considerably lower than in English-speaking countries.
    • Holland is one of the safest countries in the world
    • Some of the world’s biggest multinationals, including Philips, Heineken, KLM, Shell, ING and Unilever, are Dutch. So you have many options once you are done with your studies. Of course, learning Dutch will boast the Opportunities manifolds (RECOMMENDED)
    • You should understand that with the sheer workload that you will face here, you need to learn how to study efficiently.
    In essence, its a wonderful experience and you will gain a lot of exposure.

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