Education at a glance
Number of higher education institutions
84 in total, including 14 classical universities, 1 open university, 54 universities of professional education (Hogescholen) and 15 institutes of international education
Age entering higher education
approximately 18 years First degrees Universities of professional education
Baccaleureus (bc) or Ingenieur (ing), both equivalent to a Bachelor's degree
Classical universities
Doctorandus (drs) or Ingenieur (ir), or meester (mr), equivalent to a Master's degree (four to six years)
Age at graduation
22-24 years
Higher degrees
Master's degree (one to two years)
PhD (four years)
Postgraduate diploma
Eligibility for higher degrees
Postgraduate diploma and master's degree: a Bachelor's degree or equivalent
PhD: a good Master's degree and research skills
Fees
Undergraduate: € 1,400 - € 4,700
Postgraduate: € 1,400 - € 14,000
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