Netherlands - Master's studies

The flag of the Netherlands is a horizontal tricolour of red, white and blue
Country: Netherlands
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

A WO master's programme requires the completion of 60, 90 or 120 credits (1,1.5 or 2 years). In engineering, agriculture, math and the natural sciences, 120 credits are always required. A master's thesis is a major component of the programme and graduates obtain the degree of Master of Arts or Master of Science (MA/MSc).

The WO master's programme requires the completion of 60 to 120 credits and graduates obtain a degree indicating the field of study. An HBO master's programme requires the completion of 60, 90 or 120 credits (1, 1.5 or 2 years), and graduates obtain a degree indicating the field of study (for example: Master of Social Work).


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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