The Netherlands is also a unique non-Anglophone country, where approximately 95% of locals speak English. This factor makes living, studying, and working in the Netherlands very convenient, comfortable and pleasant for international students. The Netherlands is also very open and tolerant, welcoming everyone to share their opinions and express themselves. This is very much encouraged during your studies. International students can study programmes in Dutch or English, making it a great option for studying abroad. The quality of education is among the best in the world, universities offer various English-language programs and studying in the Netherlands is affordable compared to countries such as the UK and the US.