Your Bachelor’s degree in the Netherlands
Bachelor’s degree in the Netherlands: a smart choice for your future
Have you just finished high school and want to start off on the right foot? Discover why more and more Italian students are choosing to pursue their bachelor’s degree in the Netherlands.
Bachelor in 3 or 4 years in the Netherlands: the quality is always top-notch
In the Netherlands, you can choose between three-year bachelor’s degrees or four-year programs.
The difference? It’s only in the approach:
Three-year bachelor’s degrees in the Netherlands are often more theoretical (research universities)
Four-year programs are more practical and career-oriented (universities of applied sciences)
The degree is always of the same level and is recognized throughout Europe.
Graduating in the Netherlands: Universities for every learning need
There are 2 types of universities in the Netherlands:
- Want to learn by doing? Universities of Applied Sciences (4 years) are for you.
- Love theory and dream of a master’s or a PhD? Choose a research university (three-year bachelor’s in the Netherlands).
Both options offer programs in English, international environments, and innovative teaching.
4-year or 3-year program in the Netherlands: not just Amsterdam!
Dutch universities are located throughout the country:
- Dynamic cities like Groningen, Eindhoven, Maastricht, Rotterdam, and Utrecht
- Student-friendly hubs like Enschede, Nijmegen, Breda, Leeuwarden, Zwolle, or Vlissingen
Studying in the Netherlands for 3 or 4 years also means living in a safe, well-connected, and globally open environment.
Why start with a Bachelor’s degree right away?
- You enter an international environment sooner
- You study in English with students from all over the world
- You gain practical, career-oriented skills
- You develop independence, critical thinking, and creativity
- You start building your future right away, without wasting time
The complete guide to studying in the Netherlands
- How to find the course and university that suit you best
- How the Dutch university system works
- Real experiences from students already in the Netherlands
- All the steps to apply, get admitted, and find accommodation
- How to finance your studies and live sustainably
Breda University of Applied Sciences
Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUAS) has approximately 7.000 students from over 100 countries, offering a dynamic and welcoming international environment, perfect for building a...
Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR)
Located in one of Europe’s most dynamic and international cities, Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) is one of the top research universities in the Netherlands. The...
Fontys University of Applied Sciences
Fontys University of Applied Sciences, one of the largest UAS in the Netherlands, welcomes 44.000 students from over 120 nationalities across five campuses specializing in...
HAN University of Applied Sciences
Learning by doing At HAN University of Applied Sciences, you learn by doing, constantly applying theory to real-world projects. Classes are small (ca. 20–30 students),...
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Studying abroad is an important decision, and Goingdutch guides you step by step, providing support and all the expertise you need to avoid mistakes and stress. During a short free call, together we will:
- Get to know each other better
- Explore the best options for you to study in the Netherlands or Belgium
- Dive deeper into the application process
- Talk about how Goingdutch can help you
The consultation can take place via phone or video call, whichever you prefer.
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