Meet Dutch Applied
Universities in Cork this Wednesday
Now that Irish students are experiencing the quality of education in Dutch Research Universities, and the attraction of living in the Netherlands, they are turning in significant numbers to the more hands-on, employment-focused programmes, taught through English, in the Applied Universities (Universities of Applied Sciences, UAS) which offer programmes in subjects such as : Physiotherapy, Game Design, Business, Law, IT, Engineering, Art & Design, Teaching, Hotel Management, Music & Media Management, Sports Management and many more
Some of these universities are coming to Cork (Silver Springs Hotel, 11th April, 18.30) offering students and their families the opportunity to meet the universities and Irish students who are studying there.. Though Leaving Cert students will no doubt be immersed in revision , they might be interested to know that many of these universities take applications into July and August. Of course, it is an ideal opportunity for 5th years and TY’s to become familiar with these options, ahead of key decisions in the coming year.
Importantly, the Dutch philosophy is that YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO AN EDUCATION, This is ensured by:
Now that Irish students are experiencing the quality of education in Dutch Research Universities, and the attraction of living in the Netherlands, they are turning in significant numbers to the more hands-on, employment-focused programmes, taught through English, in the Applied Universities (Universities of Applied Sciences, UAS) which offer programmes in subjects such as : Physiotherapy, Game Design, Business, Law, IT, Engineering, Art & Design, Teaching, Hotel Management, Music & Media Management, Sports Management and many more
Some of these universities are coming to Cork (Silver Springs Hotel, 11th April, 18.30) offering students and their families the opportunity to meet the universities and Irish students who are studying there.. Though Leaving Cert students will no doubt be immersed in revision , they might be interested to know that many of these universities take applications into July and August. Of course, it is an ideal opportunity for 5th years and TY’s to become familiar with these options, ahead of key decisions in the coming year.
Importantly, the Dutch philosophy is that YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO AN EDUCATION, This is ensured by:
- Reasonable
Entry requirements: students
can apply with EITHER a relevant QQI Level 5 qualification OR
six passes at Leaving Certificate (inc 2 at H4)
- Low
Costs: Fees of Eur2006 can be
recouped by an interest-free Tuition Fee Loan from the Dutch government
(15-35 years to repay. Students can take their SUSI Maintenance Grant with
them. There are additional monthly loans/grants (up to EUR850 pm) if
student get part time job in the Netherlands
See also:
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