Netherlands - first cycle programmes
Population (mln): 16,66
Official language/s: Dutch, Frisian
Time zone: UTC+1 Winter, UTC+2 Summer
Internet TLD: .nl
Calling code: +31
Member of the EU from: 25th March 1957
Unemployment rate Sep 2011 (%): 4,5
Unemployment rate under 25 years Sep 2011 (%): 8,0
Unemployment rate Sep 2012 (%): 5.4
Unemployment rate under 25 years Sep 2012 (%): 9.7
Population statistics 20-29 age group 2011 (%): 12,1
Country codes in education system: NL
Expected duration of education (years): 35,8
The
focus of degree programmes (research-oriented, WO or the applied arts and
sciences, HBO) determines both the number of ECTS credits required to complete
the programme and the degree which is awarded. A WO bachelor's programme
requires the completion of 180 credits (3 years) and graduates obtain the
degree Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science (BA/BSc), depending on the
discipline.
The WO bachelor's programme provides a thorough introduction to the
major discipline and primarily prepares students for admission to graduate
education. An HBO bachelor's programme requires the completion of 240 credits
(4 years) and graduates obtain a degree indicating the field of study. The HBO
titles in use before the higher education system was restructured (bc., ing.)
may still be used. A major component of every HBO programme is the stage
(internship), typically offered in the third year, as well as a scriptie or
major paper in the last year.
Source: Eurydice, Eurypedia - The European Encyclopedia on National Education Systems
, Eurosta, wikipedia.org, Agency for Science and Higher Education Croatia, Department of Education and Skills
Irelan, Ministry of Education and Culture - FINLAND
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