Recently, UNL (including 14 universities) announced on its official website that the number of English teaching degree courses will be limited, and the Dutch language teaching will be given priority and greatly reduced international students enrollment enrollment., to alleviate the pressure of students in learning and housing.
Next, the university plans will no longer offer new English bachelors courses, and will be reviewed and decided which English teaching courses can be set up in Dutch teaching at the same time.
Source: The official website of the Dutch University Alliance
(Utrecht UNIVERSITY) has now stated that the school will have 4 English teaching programs that will be opened for Dutch lectures at the same time.
Source:2Gee8dhc "> It is reported that the purpose of these measures is to reduce the number of international students, alleviate the pressure of students in the country, and improve students Dutch skills.
In recent years, due to the influx of international students, many problems have occurred. The speech hall is overcrowded, and the workload of teachers has increased.EssenceThe number of international students has increased significantly, partly because of the Dutch universities to make money from international students.
"Internationalization is very important for Dutch universities and Dutch society, but it also brings many challenges and tensions. In order to maintain the value -added value of internationalization, we want to be serious aboutTo deal with these challenges, "UNL Acting CEO Jouke de VRies said.
Source: The official website of the Dutch University Alliance
According to the Dutch TimesStrong> About 52% of the bachelors degree courses in various universities are taught in Dutch, 30% teach in English, and the remaining 18% are bilingual lectures ; About 76 are about 76% Of the masters courses are taught in English.However, the current plan is only applicable to a bachelors degree.
Anton Pijpers, the chairman of the Uterea University Executive Committee formulated by the guide, said: "We hope to greatly reduce this proportion.The agreement is achieved, but we believe that these measures will eventually mean that about 10% to 15% of courses will be provided in English only, but this goal will not be achieved until the 2025-2026 school year. "
At present, about 25% of all higher education students in the Netherlands are international students, of which nearly one -third of international students choose to stay in the Netherlands after graduation.
In addition, according to data from the student accommodation organization, international students in the Netherlands have almost one -third of the students accommodation, and many Dutch students have to live at home at homeEssence
Nationally, there are currently more than 23,000 student housing shortages, and it may increase to 57,000 by 2030.
"Only by taking certain measures to change the status quo can students who speak Dutch language be fully enrolled and restricted international students., "UNL spokesman Ren Platt said.
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