The Netherlands
About The Netherlands
Holland, or The Netherlands? The country’s formal name is ‘Nederland’ (The Netherlands), meaning the ‘low country’ or the ‘lowlands’. ‘Low’ because much of the land is at or below sea level. Holland is in fact the name of the western part of the country which is the most heavily populated of all the provinces, encompassing Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague. However, Holland is also commonly (and mistakenly) used to refer to The Netherlands as a whole, including all 12 provinces that make up the country.
The Netherlands covers about 41,000 square kilometres and has a population of about 16 million. With a rich cultural heritage, the country boasts many of history’s famous names in the fields of art, literature, philosophy and science. It also has a long history of international trade, forging links with countries across the world from as early as 1600, bringing together new knowledge, skills business and ideas. The warm welcome we give to the rest of the world has earned us a well-deserved reputation for openness in business, as well as culturally and socially.
The south of The Netherlands is bordered by Belgium and Germany, with the rest of Europe within easy reach by car or the country’s excellent public transport system. Our multinational population presents a rich mix of different cultures, each characterised by the tolerance for which the Dutch are famous. When you study in the south of the country, you will quickly learn that we have so much more to offer than windmills, tulips, cheese and clogs. Of course you should take time to explore those aspects too!
More information on studying in the Netherlands can be found on www.studyin.nl
Where to find Fontys? Fontys is based in the south of The Netherlands near the border with Germany and Belgium, one of the most dynamic regions in Europe and offers international programmes in English in three cities in the south of The Netherlands: Eindhoven, Venlo and Tilburg. The two largest of the Fontys campuses are located in the cities of Eindhoven and Tilburg. In Venlo, Fontys has recently established an International Campus.
