Research universities of the Netherlands have a powerful material and technical base, participate in international rankings, traditionally occupying the high places. They offer a variety of programs at all levels of schooling from preparatory to doctorate. And only here you can get PhD programs.
The universities of applied Sciences is a modern educational institution, teaching a full range of academic subjects with accent on their practical application. Applied universities in the Netherlands almost 3 times more than research, but because they do not conduct basic research, and do not participate in international rankings.
Another small group of universities in the Netherlands, the institutes of international education, the programs which is mostly applied and targeted specifically to foreigners from countries with developing and transition economies.
The hallmark of the Dutch universities is that most of them are in cities and do not have their own campus. Examples are the universities of Amsterdam – AU, University of Amsterdam and VU Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Both of the famous University of Amsterdam – highly rated research universities, combining classical educational traditions with modern science, attracting foreign students, including a good location.
The universities in the Netherlands are consistently in the top of the international rankings on such subjects as water conservation, art and design, and alternative energy. The most popular subject areas among foreigners are business and Economics, social Sciences and engineering, art and culture.
Universities in the Netherlands provide the opportunity to receive the following degree: professional for 2 years, bachelors in 3-4 years, masters 1-2 years PhD 4 years. Institutes for international education offer only graduate programs and one of them – graduate programs.
For admission to the universities in the Netherlands enough Russian certificate of graduation and an international certificate confirming sufficient level of English proficiency. Usually admission is without entrance exams, but some courses may require the exam for majors.
In universities of applied Sciences to do easier, than in research. In research universities and higher entrance requirements and competition. Some of them can take into account the results of the exam, additional diplomas and certificates. Many universities offer preparatory courses, not longer. After the exams at the end of this course You automatically become a student of the University.
Admission to graduate programs is carried out without examinations on the basis of previous evaluations and motivation letter.
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