With countless study options around the globe, finding the right programme can feel like a big task. Where should you begin? Which student city appeals to you? These first steps will help you discover all the possibilities. You will learn to look beyond what you may already know.
What programmes are available?
You are now going to explore all the different possibilities. What programmes are available? Where can you study? You are bound to come across programmes you didn't know about before.
- A good starting point is the overview of all our bachelor programmes. Fun fact: on our website, you can quickly compare all our programmes using a tool. This allows you to easily compare the most important information about different programmes side by side.
- Visit the Study in NL website or the various course overviews provided by other universities and universities of applied sciences.
University of applied sciences or university?
Thinking about university? It’s not the only option. For some, a more applied or professionally focused programme might be a better match. Here’s a quick look at the key differences to help you choose what fits you best. We have listed the most important differences for you below.
University of applied sciences
- Vocational
- Practical solutions
- Education
- Applying existing knowledge
- Practical assignments
- Troubleshooting and implementation
Research university
- Scientific
- Theoretically
- Education and research
- Generating new knowledge
- Research assignments
- Identify and analyse the problem
Education at a research university is not better or more difficult than education at a university of applied sciences. You choose the type of education that suits you best based on who you are, what you want, what you can do and what you know.