Study in Holland: open to international minds Yoyo Zhou Student Counselor Neso China 2015.10.31
About me -Major: Dutch language and culture -One year studying in Holland( Groningen) -Student Counsellor in Neso China
About Neso (Netherlands Education Support Office ) At present: 11 Neso offices worldwide Mission: Generic promotion of Study in Holland Alumni networking; Specific services.
We are Neso China 4
Neso China activities & events Study in Holland Seminar monthly Sino-Dutch Salon (Food, music, wine..etc) CEE fair One to one Information Sessions Dutch Days Festival 5
Sino-Dutch cooperation 6
Content 1. Holland 2. Why study in Holland? 3. Dutch higher education system 4. Practical information 5. Questions 6. Contact 7
Content 1. Holland 2. Why study in Holland? 3. Dutch higher education system 4. Practical information 5. Questions 8
About Holland -Tulip, Windmill, Clog, Bike, Cheese, Football Vincent van Gogh( -Dutch people: international, open-minded, creative, talented in language, helpful But very tall! -Small country, big opportunities: developed economy; get connected with Dutch companies in World s top 500 9
Holland the country 10
Holland the people 11
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Content 1. Holland 2. Why study in Holland? 3. Dutch higher education system 4. Practical information 5. Questions 6. Contact 13
2. Why study in Holland? Small country, big opportunities Pioneering Creative International study environment Excellent education & research Interactive way of teaching Value for money 14
Small country, big opportunities Leading in number of international study programmes: > 2,200 English-taught study programmes in more than 30 cities Most popular disciplines: Economics Language & culture Behaviour & society Engineering Water management 15
International study environment Holland is home to 200 different nationalities 2012-2013: 90,500 international students) Countries of origin: 1. Germany 2. China 3. Belgium 8% of total students from China 16
Excellent education and research Strong reputation worldwide: 6 top 100 institutions in Times Higher Education World Rankings (THE) 2014 80% Dutch higher education institutions in the Top 200 World University Rankings 2015(QS) National system of quality assurance Leading in international scientific research 17
Dutch higher education Diversity: Research Universities Universities of Applied Sciences Institutes for International Education Way of teaching: Respect for individual s opinion Interactive Problem-based learning International classroom 18
Value for money Tuition fees Not free, but reasonable Bachelor Tuition fee (average): 6,000 15,000 Master Tuition fee (average): 8,000 20,000 19
Scholarships Several possibilities: Scholarships offered in your own country( OTS ) Scholarships offered by the Dutch government Holland scholarship Sino-Dutch Scholarship Scholarships offered by Dutch higher education institutions 20
Scholarship: Orange Tulip Scholarships ---- Overview Launched in 2008 for Chinese students Covering almost all major subject areas To create more opportunities for talented Chinese student to study in Holland To make Dutch higher education more accessible
Holland Scholarship(2015) The Holland Scholarship is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science as well as Dutch universiries. The scholarship amounts to 5,000. You will receive this in the first year of your studies. More information please visit: https://www.studyinholland.nl/scholarships/holland-scholarship 22
Content 1. Holland 2. Why study in Holland? 3. Dutch higher education system 4. Practical information 5. Questions 23
3. Dutch higher education system 14 Research Universities ( Academic study and research Total enrollment: >239.755 students 40 Universities of Applied Sciences Practical application of knowledge Total enrollment: >421.138 students Institutes of International Education Focus on development oriented courses in small, intercultural groups 24
Degrees: Bachelor 293 international Bachelor programmes 25
Degrees: Master 1167 international Master programmes 26
Degrees: PhD Original research Four years Quality control Requirements: a.o. Master from Research University Financing 27
Content 1. Holland 2. Why study in Holland? 3. Dutch higher education system 4. Practical information 5. Questions 6. Contact 28
4. Practical information: Checklist 1. Search a study programme 2. Check accreditation 3. Check admission requirements 4. Apply for Nuffic Certificate 5. Scholarships? 6. Follow the institution s procedure for admission 7. Check Visa and book flight tickets 8. Gather all relevant documents 9. Start finding housing as soon as possible! 10. Pre-Departure : Get yourself prepared 11. Enjoy Holland! Create your checklist on www.studyinholland.nl 29
You can find all program information http://www.studyfinder.nl/
Nuffic Certificate - What is Nuffic Certificate? Guarantee Necessary to get visa - How to apply for it Please visit: https://ncas.nuffic.nl/ 31
Practical information: Visa Staying longer than 90 days: MVV For Chinese students : Dutch Universities represent students to apply for Visa ( 32
4. Practical information: Housing Options In a student room: a shared house, with other students On-campus Cost of housing Depending on where you are and what you rent: 300-600 Recommendations Start looking for a room as soon as possible Use the assistance of the institution 33
4. Practical information: Work Work permit You do need a work permit before you may work in the Netherlands Limited number of hours Work after your studies Two admission schemes, period up to twelve months: Zoekjaar ; Seeking work after graduation (Bachelor s and Master s) Admission scheme for highly educated persons (Master s or PhD) 34
NANC alumni network in China q Alumni: Dutch ambassadors with great networks q 7.200 NANC members: business people, scientists, officials q NANC career events with Dutch companies q NANC social events website: http://nanc.nesochina.org/
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Content 1. Holland 2. Why study in Holland? 3. Dutch higher education system 4. Practical information 5. Questions 6. Contact 37
5. Questions? 38
Holland Quiz Win nice Dutch gadgets!
Answer the Question by choosing
The Dutch Flag? A B Luxemburg France C The Netherlands
How many nationalities are there in the Netherlands?
Where is the seat of the government?
What is the country s offical name?
How many bridges are there in Amsterdam? A. Less than 500 B. Between 500 and 1,100 C. More than 1,100
How flat is the Netherlands? A. Flat, the lowest point is one meter below sea level B. Flatter, the lowest point is more than 6 meters below sea level C. Flattest, the lowest point cannot be measured
Where is Europe s largest port?
Who is this?
How many working windmills are there in the Netherlands?
What is the national colour of the Netherlands?
Contact us Netherlands Education Support Office China (Neso China) Address: Room 1006, Tonggang Building, No.2 Huayuan North Street Xicheng District Beijing 100032, P.R. CHINA Tel: +86-10-66117936/38 Email: info@nesochina.org Website: www.nesochina.org
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