The International

‘I’m the first in my family to get a degree’

In the series The International, UT students from all over the world talk about their lives, studies, choices and passions. In this episode: Alieu S. Bojang, Master’s student of Public Administration from Gambia. ‘It is good to see places where the grass isn’t greener.’
The International

‘It’s all about giving back in life’

In the series The International, UT students from all over the world talk about their lives, studies, choices and passions. In this episode: Blondina Leopolda Massunda (21), Bachelor’s student of Communication Science from Germany. ‘You need to go away to truly understand where you come from.’
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Growth of international student cohort slows

The number of international students coming to study at Dutch universities is still rising, but this year has seen only moderate growth. International enrollment on master’s degree programmes has remained at almost exactly the same level.
The International

‘I’m so happy nobody works on Saturdays here’

In the series The International, UT students from all over the world talk about their lives, studies, choices and passions. In this episode: Vignesh Balaji Vijayan (25), Master’s student of Systems and Control. ‘Dutch people live life the way it should be lived.’
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Councils and student boards more accessible to internationals

As of this year, it will be much easier for international students to join a participation council or sit on the board of a student association. Internationalisation organisation Nuffic and the Dutch National Student Association (ISO) are pleased with the news.
Campus life

Celebrating the holidays all around the world

With Christmas and New Year’s Eve around the corner, how do UT students from all around the world spend this holiday season? Eight international students talk about their traditions back home and their plans. ‘Some people even repaint their gates or walls to make sure the house looks nice.’
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Internationalisation: figures, pros and cons

Dutch Education Minister Ingrid van Engelshoven wants to prevent an excessive influx of the number of international students. Today she defends her plans in the Dutch House of Representatives. Ahead of this debate, here are some facts and opinions to put things in perspective.
The International

‘Coming here helped me accept myself better’

In the series The International, UT students from all over the world talk about their lives, studies, choices and passions. In this episode: Jana Bergmann (22), Bachelor’s student of Communication Science. ‘We need to be proactive, not just wait for the Dutch people to teach us.’
The International

‘I consider myself a Dutch citizen’

In the series The International, UT students from all over the world talk about their lives, studies, choices and passions. In this episode: Georgios Lappas (26), Master's student of Biomedical Engineering. ‘People here are kind. From the first moment they try to integrate you.’
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Dutch language as a minor programme

Student party UReka proposes to create a new minor programme focused on learning Dutch. ‘This would make it easier for international students to learn the language,’ says Hamza Riaz on behalf of UReka.
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Rents soar, rooms shrink

The average rent for a private-sector room is now 434 euros, a 12 percent increase compared to 2017. The increase per square metre is even higher, at 17 percent.
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Analysis

Why isn't anyone talking about the profits generated by foreign students?

Amid the wide range of concerns raised about the huge influx of foreign students, one thing can be said for certain: they are a source of public revenue. Shouldn't this knowledge help put the worries to rest?
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Government says students must learn Dutch

Universities and universities of applied sciences in the Netherlands must ensure that their students once again learn to read and write proper Dutch, says the government. There will even be a standard for students’ ‘communication skills’.
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Foreign students are an asset to the Netherlands

Foreign students generate substantial revenues for the Dutch treasury, especially university students from outside Europe. However, the scale of this influx may pose a risk to the quality of education.
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