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The Dutch definition of 'a university'

The Dutch definition of ‘a university’

The strong international reputation of the Dutch higher education sector is built on its binary system, allowing for differentiation of research agendas and facilitating optimal and differentiated access of students to higher education. In the Netherlands we cherish the tradition of a binary system, with 14 research universities and 37 universities of applied sciences. Outside […] … learn more→