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Decline in International Students in Netherlands
A significant decrease in international student enrollment at Dutch universities and HBOs is causing concern, prompting criticism of government-imposed budget cuts.
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European UnionLabour MarketNetherlandsHigher EducationGovernment PolicyBudget CutsInternational StudentsEnrollment
Vrije Universiteit AmsterdamUniversities Of The NetherlandsDutch UniversitiesHbosNetherlands Government
Caspar Van Den Berg
- How have Dutch universities responded to the government's measures?
- Universities of the Netherlands (Universiteiten van Nederland) criticizes the government's approach, stating that the drastic reduction in international students threatens the existence of programs and negatively impacts Dutch students.
- What is the main reason behind the decrease in international student enrollment?
- The decline in international student enrollment is attributed to measures taken by educational institutions to limit intake, aligning with government plans to reduce spending on higher education by 293 million euros annually.
- When will the final enrollment figures for the current academic year be released?
- While the preliminary data shows a concerning trend, the final enrollment figures for the current academic year won't be available until the first quarter of 2025.
- What is the overall trend in international student enrollment at Dutch universities and HBOs?
- The number of international bachelor students enrolling in Dutch universities and HBOs is decreasing. Preliminary figures show a significant drop, particularly at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, where there's been a 23% decrease.
- What is the significance of international student income for Dutch higher education institutions?
- The income generated by international students is considered essential for Dutch universities and HBOs, and the government's measures are seen as unnecessarily harsh and potentially damaging to the higher education system.