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Bologna Process

Poland plays an active part in the Bologna Process. Owing to the introduction of three-stage education modelled on Bachelor/Master/Doctoral studies as well as the European Credit Transfer System, both Polish students and international students studying in Poland stay fully mobile and can continue their education elsewhere in the European Union without any problems. Within just the Erasmus Program that has been going on for over 20 years now, over 43,000 foreign students have come to study in Poland while almost 100,000 studentsfrom Poland have taken part of their education in another country within the European Union. Foreign students coming to Poland can expect the most attractive and diversified education opportunities meeting high European standards. They can study medicine, biotechnology or engineering, but also art and business and many other subjects. The diploma awarded to them upon graduation is recognised not only Europe-wide but also in most countries of the world.

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Students at work in library. Photographer: nadiafotografeert Students. Photographer: Arenda Oomen Students at work. Photographer: nadiafotografeert Students working on project. Photographer: Erik Jansen PhD ceremony. Photographer: Keukelaar, Keke Unilever building Rotterdam. Photographer: Tuurenhout, Thijs International students on a trip to Paris. Photographer: Indarwati Aminuddin Typical Dutch houses. Photographer: Tuurenhout, Thijs Schiphol Airport. Photographer: Elma Leidekker Yellow tulip field. Photographer: Henriëtte Guest Dutch landscape. Photographer: Tuurenhout, Thijs Queens Day. Source: NL Agency

Society

Dutch society is home to more than 190 different nationalities living in its many cities and villages. For decades the country's historical ties with other parts of the world have brought people of non-Dutch origin to settle in Holland. This cultural diversity has made Holland a place where knowledge, ideas and cultures from all over the world come together. Although Dutch is the national language, the majority of the population also speaks English and very often another foreign language, such as German or French

COST OF LIVING

Living costs in Estonia are very affordable and are considered to be lower than in most other European countries. General feedback from foreigners who have spent some time here is that living conditions are similar to those in Western Europe. Cost of living is usually dependent upon the student's accommodation choices, lifestyle, and spending patterns. On 1 January 2011, Estonia changed over to the euro (EUR, €), the single European currency.

Competitive costs of living and studying

Compared to other EU countries, the tuition fees in Poland are really competitive and the costs of living are a fraction of what a foreign student would have to spend in other European cities.Find out more and applyFor the essential information about studying in Poland and applying for higher education programmes, visit the Go-Poland website.The Netherlands is a kingdom. Its official name is the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It consists of the Netherlands itself and six islands intheCaribbean Sea. The country's name in Dutch is Nederland, meaning low country and referring to the fact that much of the land is at or below sea level.The Netherlands is often called 'Holland', a name that is derived from the names of the two western coastal provinces, North and South Holland, that were the most developed andwealthiest parts of the country in the seventeenth century and played a dominant role in the country's history

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Culture & leisure

Holland is more varied than you might expect. There is plenty to see, whether you're strolling through town, making a boat trip on the canals or lakes, lazing on the beach or walking in the woods and dunes. Major international stars regularly play concerts at Dutch stadiums and other smaller venues. Musicals and theatre are also very popular. With over 1,000 museums there is a lot to discover. And don't be surprised to see people dressed in orange and partying in the street on King's Day or when the national football team has a game.Read more on the Study in Holland website or on the website of the Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions (NBTC).