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Student Mobility in the Netherlands

Student Mobility in the Netherlands. Introduction . ATA is not a HE Institution General developments (Bologna Process Country Report) Student Mobility Factors Student Mobility Measures for Improvement Netherlands Policies on Mobility. General Developments (1).

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Student Mobility in the Netherlands

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  1. Student Mobility in the Netherlands

  2. Introduction • ATA is not a HE Institution • General developments (Bologna Process Country Report) • Student Mobility Factors • Student Mobility Measures for Improvement • Netherlands Policies on Mobility

  3. General Developments (1) • 2003-04: Dutch system was based on 42 credits a year (credits normally being abbreviated with 'SP', which means "StudiePunt", in English: “Study Credit”). A full academic year comprised 42 SP. • 2004-05: Credits have been based on the European Credit Transfer and accumulation System scheme only. (60 ects/yr) • The introduction of the two main cycle structure (bachelor-master), involving 60 ECTS credits per year, started in the academic year 2002/2003 • 80% of all higher education programs are offered in a two cycle structure (apart from the PhD- third cycle). • The Diploma Supplement is widely in use and is in the process of becoming mandatory.

  4. Student Mobility (1) • Internal Mobility: ECTS replaced domestic credit system • According to a 2004 study, mobility into the Netherlands (i.e. by foreign students) is influenced by: - visa and residence permit problems - availability of scholarships - existence and amount of tuition fees - recognition issues - language issues - Information & Transparency offered on the above

  5. Student Mobility (2) • Mobility from (i.e. Dutch students going abroad)the Netherlands is influenced by: - possibility to retain student support during exchange programs - availability of institutional scholarships - availability of scholarships as part of mobility schemes: * national (e.g. Huygens) * EU mobility schemes (e.g. Erasmus) * International mobility schemes (e.g. Fulbright) - recognition issues - language issues - Information & Transparency offered on the above

  6. Measures to improve mobility (1) • Special measures to improve mobility from the country • During the EU presidency the ministry took the initiative to study the situation of portability of loans and grants in Europe. • Special measures to improve mobility into the country • In 2004 the process of granting visas to enter the country for study have been improved: • Foreign students, or staff on a short term exchange scheme, receive their residence permits in due time • The cost of extension of the residence permit has been decreased to 50 EUR • The total visa and residence permit fees for a five year study decrease from 1620 EUR to 624 EUR • After graduation the graduate is entitled to stay another 3 months in the Netherlands to find a job.

  7. Measures to improve mobility (2) • Transparency & Information: from personal & institutional to various source - Code of Conduct: int’l students rights - Nuffic: (grant finder) / nuffic.nl - BAMA Transfer: Transfer years / bamas.nl

  8. BA-MA transfer in NL

  9. NUFFIC Grant Finder

  10. Netherlands Mobility Policies • Policy Makers: - Ministry - VSNU: Dutch University Association (Rector’s Conference) - Student Unions - CHEPSA, Nuffic, CPB, e.a. • Some Focus Areas: - Renew partnerships of Uni’s with Nuffic and NLMFA - Establish Netherlands Education Support Offices abroad - Attract innovative immigrants - Portability of loans and joint degreed - Code of Conduct

  11. END • EUA Bologna Handbook: • m.r.richter@academictraining.org

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