To apply for studying in the Netherlands, there are two kinds of universities to choose from, namely, H and U universities.

Class U is a university, which is what we usually call a university. It is an academic research university, and the H class is Hogeschool (Higher Vocational Education University), which is an applied technology university. Due to the different nature of schools, there are also some differences in applications.

Comprehensive (U-shaped) universities have higher requirements for applicants' academic qualifications and English than higher vocational education universities. High school graduates can't directly apply for U-type, but can only choose to apply for H-type universities.

U-type school: you can't enter directly, you need to log in to the U-type university in the Netherlands, that is, the research university. This kind of university pays attention to cultivating students' academic ability and research ability. For example, the same major in Amsterdam University has more academic courses and more theoretical things. Basically, it is based on research, and there is no actual arrangement.

Advantages of U-universities: 13 U-universities in the Netherlands are all within the top 200 in the world; School education is mainly research-oriented ?

U-type universities are the main application level for domestic undergraduates. The general application condition is IELTS 6.5, with a score of not less than 6, and some majors need IELTS 7. Business needs GMAT score, and engineering (such as design) needs to provide portfolio. The school requires to apply for the professional counterpart of undergraduate study.

U-type schools give priority to European students, including China students studying in the Netherlands. One of the reference routes for applying for U-shaped universities in the Netherlands from China is to study in China for the first year, and then apply for U-shaped universities in the Netherlands from China. The second reference route is to study in an H-class university in the Netherlands for one year, and then transfer from a Dutch university for one year to apply for a U-class study abroad.

H-class schools: directly apply for Dutch H-class colleges from China, and you can apply for studying after graduating from high school.

Dutch H-class university, also known as Universities of Applied Sciences. This kind of university aims at cultivating students' comprehensive quality. Schools are closely integrated with social organizations, and the courses offered are all designed to facilitate the knowledge that students can use after graduation. Like the IBMs major (international business management) of The Hague University, the four-year undergraduate course covers market research, financial accounting, business environment, business communication, information technology, law, logic and so on.

In the third year, there will be opportunities to communicate with cooperative universities, and in the fourth year, those who have excellent academic performance will have paid internships for half a year. Generally speaking, the school not only provides sufficient academic courses, but also pays special attention to the usual group activities and internships.

The advantages of class H schools are: the combination of theory and practice teaching; High school graduates can apply without providing college entrance examination results; The entry language requirements are low, and IELTS 5.0 can be admitted to the undergraduate preparatory course. But 5.0 points and 5.5 points need to go to the Netherlands to study for a preparatory course 1 year (5.0 points) or half a year (5.5 points).

The difference between language preparation for studying abroad and continuing to take IELTS in China: When studying in the Netherlands, some H-class schools provide IELTS courses with 5 minutes for one year and 5.5 minutes for six months (they call it pre-bachelor).

Its advantages, such as: the past 5 points, strive to pass the IELTS test in the first half of the year, the tuition fee can be refunded in the second half of the year, and some institutions have been admitted in the spring. Save half a year compared with domestic application. 5.5 People who have studied in the preparatory course for half a year will no longer need too many materials to apply for undergraduate study through IELTS during the preparatory course.

Matters needing attention in Dutch application for studying abroad

It is best to apply for a master's degree one year in advance, and you need the relevant undergraduate diploma and degree certificate. The IELTS score should be above 6.5, and a few majors accept IELTS 6.

Universities in the Netherlands arrange new students to enroll in February and September every year. To apply for an undergraduate course, you need a high school diploma, a three-year high school transcript, and an IELTS score of 6 or above.

Some schools can consider TOEFL scores, but IELTS scores are a necessary element of application. Some professional colleges may attach other conditions to require students to have relevant work experience.

The Netherlands is the first non-English-speaking country to teach in English, and most university courses are taught in English. Therefore, at the time of application, international students do not need to learn Dutch, but can take the English IELTS test.