Student life

Many graduates claim that their student days were the best days of their lives. What makes this time ‘best’ is individual.

Your life as a student

Partying until the early morning hours, playing lots of sports or learning more about a specific topic by taking part in discussions or finding an interesting part-time job. The Hague, Delft and Zoetermeer offer lots of different opportunities to make your student days as epic as you want.

Why study in The Netherlands?

There are many reasons to study in The Netherlands. Dutch education is one of the most innovative and forward thinking systems in the world.

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Jonge vrouw in het centrum van Den Haag, binnenhof in Nederland

Studenten van een studentenvereniging zitten in hun ruimte

Study associations and student organisations

From a student union to an international student organisation and from an orchestra to the rowing club, a wide range of student organisations can be joined in The Hague, Delft and Zoetermeer. Most degree programmes also have a study association that you can join.

Groepje studenten neemt een selfie

Student life in The Hague, Delft and Zoetermeer

What do students do in The Hague, Delft and Zoetermeer when not attending classes? Get to know your student city.

Een bladzijde uit een woordenboek

Difficult terms

At the start of your studies, you will probably find yourself bombarded with all kinds of crazy terms and abbreviations you’ve never heard of before, from ECTS to minor. This explanation will let you join the conversation.