Holland International Study Centre

Study abroad opportunities in Europe
Studying in Holland, you will receive a world-class education, taught in English. You can also benefit from a post-study work visa, allowing you to remain in Holland for a year and gain work experience after you graduate from university.

Degree preparation in Amsterdam
Holland International Study Centre is based in Amsterdam. Alongside students from all over the world, you will take academic and English language classes to help you reach the level you need for your degree at one of our partner universities.

Whether you choose to stay in Amsterdam for your degree or progress to one of our other university partners, there’s no doubt that this vibrant city will be an exciting place to start your international studies abroad.

Holland International Study Centre offers opportunities to study abroad with pathways to degrees taught in English at Dutch universities.

International Foundation Year:
•Business, Economics and Social Sciences
•Science, Engineering and Computing

Why study abroad at Holland International Study Centre?

University-style teaching
At Holland International Study Centre you will develop an understanding of the Dutch education system, from grading to teaching styles, to prepare you for university-level study in Europe. This includes:

•How to research, write and structure essays
•Presentation skills
•Group discussions
•Note taking practice
•Lecture and seminar-style lessons
•Support while you’re away from home

We know that it can be a big step when you move away from home for international study. Staff and teachers are here to help you feel supported from day one. You will have

•A personal tutor who will support your personal development
•Peer-to-peer support and social events with the student committee.

Develop your employability skills
Studying abroad boosts your CV with respected qualifications, independent thinking skills and an appreciation of different cultures. At Holland International Study Centre, we will support you to build confidence and develop a range of employability skills. CareerAhead activities are built into our programmes to equip you with knowledge and self-awareness to help you succeed in the global graduate employment market.

CareerAhead activities include:
•identifying your personal strengths and areas to work on
•developing key employability skills such as teamwork, problem solving, time management and communication
•creating a personal development plan, identifying your goals for future success.

At university
Many universities will offer work placement opportunities as part of your degree. This gives you the chance to build on your theoretical knowledge and apply it to real-life situations. With the Dutch education system, Universities of Applied Sciences are particularly career-focused, offering practical degrees and work placements.

You will also have access to your University's careers service, which offers career support, workshops and advice on CV writing and interviews.

Our university partners have great reputations with employers and have close links to industry, so you are in the ideal place to starting thinking about your future career.