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Two Dutch universities make top 100 in new QS ranking

Netflix TV series Adolescence becomes part of teaching material in Dutch schools

Rising number of international students stay in the Netherlands after graduating

Discrepancies in Dutch secondary school placement tests raise concerns

The Netherlands sees sharp decline in international student numbers

Children with non-Dutch names often placed at lower school levels

Internationals graduating from Dutch universities earn more than local peers

DUO mistakenly awards undue compensation to thousands of Dutch students

TU Eindhoven cancels classes for second day in a row following cyberattack

Polite “u” used less often when speaking Dutch as people embrace friendly “je”

Dutch government criticised for plans to reduce international student numbers

5 Dutch universities make top 100 in THE World Rankings 2025

Three Dutch cities named among best in Europe for students

Teacher shortage worsening across the Netherlands

Student fees for Dutch universities to rise in the coming academic year

TU Delft retains position as best university in the Netherlands

Dutch school phone ban means kids are chatting to each other more

Netherlands sees lowest increase in international students in 9 years

Dutch computer software can now spot sarcasm

Amsterdam wants all schools to have libraries amidst reading drive

Higher education in the Netherlands ranked 6th best in Europe

Dutch universities to limit number of English-language courses

Dutch universities implement lottery system to increase diversity of medical students

What travellers need to know about the new entry and exit rules for the EU

KLM named 5th-worst airline in Europe

Why buying a house in the Netherlands isn't the right choice for every expat

Amsterdam considers countermeasures as first e-scooters take to the streets

Uber and Bolt drivers to strike on evening of the Amsterdam Pride Parade

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Two Dutch universities make top 100 in new QS ranking

Netflix TV series Adolescence becomes part of teaching material in Dutch schools

Rising number of international students stay in the Netherlands after graduating

Discrepancies in Dutch secondary school placement tests raise concerns

The Netherlands sees sharp decline in international student numbers

Children with non-Dutch names often placed at lower school levels

Internationals graduating from Dutch universities earn more than local peers

DUO mistakenly awards undue compensation to thousands of Dutch students

TU Eindhoven cancels classes for second day in a row following cyberattack

Polite “u” used less often when speaking Dutch as people embrace friendly “je”

Dutch government criticised for plans to reduce international student numbers

5 Dutch universities make top 100 in THE World Rankings 2025

Three Dutch cities named among best in Europe for students

Teacher shortage worsening across the Netherlands

Student fees for Dutch universities to rise in the coming academic year

TU Delft retains position as best university in the Netherlands

Dutch school phone ban means kids are chatting to each other more

Netherlands sees lowest increase in international students in 9 years

Dutch computer software can now spot sarcasm

Amsterdam wants all schools to have libraries amidst reading drive

Higher education in the Netherlands ranked 6th best in Europe

What travellers need to know about the new entry and exit rules for the EU

KLM named 5th-worst airline in Europe

Why buying a house in the Netherlands isn't the right choice for every expat

Amsterdam considers countermeasures as first e-scooters take to the streets

Uber and Bolt drivers to strike on evening of the Amsterdam Pride Parade

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Two Dutch universities make top 100 in new QS ranking

Netflix TV series Adolescence becomes part of teaching material in Dutch schools

Rising number of international students stay in the Netherlands after graduating

Discrepancies in Dutch secondary school placement tests raise concerns

The Netherlands sees sharp decline in international student numbers

Children with non-Dutch names often placed at lower school levels

Internationals graduating from Dutch universities earn more than local peers

DUO mistakenly awards undue compensation to thousands of Dutch students

TU Eindhoven cancels classes for second day in a row following cyberattack

Polite “u” used less often when speaking Dutch as people embrace friendly “je”

Dutch government criticised for plans to reduce international student numbers

5 Dutch universities make top 100 in THE World Rankings 2025

Three Dutch cities named among best in Europe for students

Teacher shortage worsening across the Netherlands

Student fees for Dutch universities to rise in the coming academic year

TU Delft retains position as best university in the Netherlands

Dutch school phone ban means kids are chatting to each other more

Netherlands sees lowest increase in international students in 9 years

Dutch computer software can now spot sarcasm

Amsterdam wants all schools to have libraries amidst reading drive

Higher education in the Netherlands ranked 6th best in Europe

What travellers need to know about the new entry and exit rules for the EU

KLM named 5th-worst airline in Europe

Why buying a house in the Netherlands isn't the right choice for every expat

Amsterdam considers countermeasures as first e-scooters take to the streets

Uber and Bolt drivers to strike on evening of the Amsterdam Pride Parade

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