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The Netherlands: Applying to university

Are you ready to apply? Not quite sure yet? When applying to study in the Netherlands, there are several factors to take into consideration, including the country’s education system and study culture – it’s likely very different to what you’re used to, but then that’s why you’ve chosen to study abroad after all! Let us enlighten you as to how things are done in the Netherlands and what you can expect, so your application has the very best chance of being accepted.

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