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More international students in the Netherlands

The number of internationals studying in the Netherlands rose from 7% (five years ago) to 10% according to Nuffic (Netherlands organisation for international cooperation in higher education).

For more information and statistics about international students in the Netherlands as well as Dutch students abroad download:
› Mapping Mobility 2011: International Mobility in Dutch Higher Education
› Key Figures 2010-2011 (image below)

Source: Nuffic


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