Knowledge Sharing
The Netherlands provide a hospitable business environment to deliver companies with knowledge and resources to turn innovation into bottom-line results. This is achieved through a close university-industry cooperation, supportive government authorities, strong venture capitalist back-up and dynamic business eco-system.
The Netherlands has one of the world’s most highly educated populations with a very strong interest in science: 32% of students pursuing higher education participate in science programmes. There are over 60,000 researchers in Dutch companies, universities and research institutes. The internationally renowned research universities are well developed and are highly influential in the world.
Holland Gateway assists companies interested in connecting with the highly acclaimed educational institutions as well as private companies with joint interest in knowledge and product development. We work closely together with the Association of Universities in the Netherlands (VSNU). The VSNU represents the shared interests of the fourteen research universities in the Netherlands in the fields of research, education, knowledge transfer, funding, personnel policy and international affairs.
The research universities in the Netherlands are all very much focussed on establishing and maintaining an international profile. Part of this comes from the fact that many of their services and activities are geared towards an international clientele. It is a choice of many of these faculties to try to approach an as large as possible international group.
The Dutch research universities also have a great international reputation. What makes them special is not only their scientific prowess, but the network in which they operate. It is common for Dutch universities to have a very strongly developed network of public and private bodies, parties which are used for garnering information, as well as supplying information to, when applicable. This back and forth of information has long been the backbone of these exemplary relations and has greatly improved the mutual understanding between entities that teach and entities that employ. It has shown time and time again that these relationships are mutually beneficial and greatly improve knowledge transfer and generation.
To learn more about the VSNU, download the factsheet: http://www.hollandgateway.nl/downloads/0000/0044/VSNU_folderInternationaal_Engels_DEF.pdf
Website: http://home.tudelft.nl/index.php?id=92&L=1 Download the factsheet: http://www.hollandgateway.nl/downloads/0000/0038/Factsheet_TUdelft.pdf Eindhoven University of Technology The Eindhoven University of Technology was established in 1956 by the Dutch government, making it one of the youngest universities in the Netherlands. During its 10th lustrum celebration queen Beatrix made an appearance and assisted the awarding of honorary doctorates. The university has 9 faculties among which architecture, (electrical) engineering, industrial design and most interestingly Biomedical science. This relatively new field was a welcome and prestigious addition to the university's already rich all-round appeal. The Eindhoven University of Technology has strong international contacts with the University of Cambridge and the University of Texas to name but a few. Website: http://w3.tue.nl/en Download the factsheet: http://www.hollandgateway.nl/downloads/0000/0030/Factsheet_TUEindhoven.pdf Erasmus University Rotterdam The Erasmus University Rotterdam was named after famed humanist and scholar Desiderius Erasmus. It was founded in 1913,its inception stimulated by Rotterdam's burgeoning trade at the time. Its educational domains are split 3 ways; economy and management, medical science and health, and law, culture and society. The Rotterdam school of management is also one of its faculties. This allows for a steady profile on the international field of business. Other faculties are; psychology, law, social studies etc. Website: http://www.eur.nl/english Download the factsheet: http://www.hollandgateway.nl/downloads/0000/0031/Factsheet_Erasmus.pdf Leiden University Leiden University has the prestigious title of being the oldest university of the Netherlands. Founded in 1575 as a gift to the city from William of Orange, the university has become one the most renowned educational facilities in Europe with its medical centre (Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum) being of particular interest to foreign interest. Leiden University has only twice awarded an honorary doctorate, the recipients being Nelson Mandela and queen Beatrix. The following faculties make up the institutions academic coverage; archaeology, social studies, mathematics, natural sciences and law, economics and governance. Leiden is also home to the small relatively unknown non-profit Webster University. Website: http://www.leiden.edu Download the factsheet: http://www.hollandgateway.nl/downloads/0000/0033/Factsheet_Leiden.pdf Maastricht University The Maastricht University has around 13,000 students and 3,500 employees and has an organization that is profoundly internationally oriented. It offers the courses European Studies, International Business and International Economic Studies. These courses draw many international students. So much so that currently 1 in 3 students at the Maastricht University is of foreign nationality. This makes the university one of the most internationally oriented in Europe. This is also demonstrated by the fact that virtually all of the bachelor and master studies are offered solely in English. Website: http://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/Home.html Download the factsheet: http://www.hollandgateway.nl/downloads/0000/0034/Factsheet_Maastricht.pdf Open University Open Universiteit offers fully accredited Bachelor or Master degree programmes in Law, Management, Computer Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Cultural Sciences, Learning Sciences and Psychology. They also offer the Euro*MBA programmes. Students can also follow short programmes. These include short vocational training courses, postgraduate courses and short undergraduate programmes, which are developed in co-operation with universities of professional education, academic universities, professional bodies and commercial companies. The open university also offers research opportunities. Most of this research takes place in the Centre for Learning Sciences and Technologies (CELSTEC). CELSTEC research is focused on educational innovation and technology. The projects are directed towards competency-based learning in higher education, using educational technology. Website: http://www.ou.nl/eCache/DEF/36.html Download the factsheet: http://www.hollandgateway.nl/downloads/0000/0036/Factsheet_OpenUniversiteit.pdf Radboud University Nijmegen Radboud University Nijmegen is situated in the oldest city in the Netherlands. It has nine faculties and enrols over 17,500 students. It has a large array of research institutes. Among which are; the Nijmegen Institute for Social Cultural Research, the Institute for Gender Studies, the Behavioural Science Institute, the Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, the Centre for Molecular Life and many more. Website: http://www.ru.nl/english Download the factsheet: http://www.hollandgateway.nl/downloads/0000/0035/Factsheet_Nijmegen.pdf Tilburg University Tilburg University has over 11.000 students approx 100 of which are international. To facilitate the education of these students 230 professors and 1600 staff members are ready to assist them. The annual academic harvest amounts to 1500 master degrees and 85 PhD’s. A respectable score that marks an institution that publishes close to 2000 publications every year. In the field of research Tilburg university makes its mark by having 1500 scientists actively conducting research. A selection of its faculties; Economics and Business Administration, Law, and Social and Behavioural Sciences. Website: http://www.tilburguniversity.nl Download the factsheet: http://www.hollandgateway.nl/downloads/0000/0037/Factsheet_Tilburg.pdf University of Amsterdam The nation’s capital is home to the University of Amsterdam (UVA). Not only is it over 400 years old, it is also one of the largest universities of Europe. Its 65 faculties are scattered all over the city, usually to be found in some of the most interesting spots of Amsterdam. Some of its more notable faculties are; the institutes for high energy physics, biodiversity, molecular chemistry, theoretical physics and the institute for life sciences. In cooperation with the VU University Amsterdam, it has established the 'Amsterdam University College'. It is basically a Liberal Arts & Science College that appeals greatly to international students, accounting for close to 50% of its total student population. Students have to have demonstrable traits of academic excellence to be admitted. Website: http://www.uva.nl/start.cfm/la=en/th=main Download the factsheet: http://www.hollandgateway.nl/downloads/0000/0041/Factsheet_UvA.pdf University of Groningen The University of Groningen is the second oldest extant university in the Netherlands with just under 400 years of expertise. It has 23000 students of which 1100 are international. 360 professor teach at the 9 faculties. The faculties comprise, economics, corporate science, theology psychology, mathematics, arts, physics and more. To add to its international appeal are the many cooperation agreements with foreign educational institutes such as the university of Uppsala Sweden, University Gottingen in Germany, University of Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso and various members of the European University Association. The University of Groningen has awarded honorary doctorates to such illustrious individuals as queen Juliana and Helmut Kohl. Website: http://www.rug.nl/corporate/index Download the factsheet: http://www.hollandgateway.nl/downloads/0000/0032/Factsheet_Groningen.pdf University of Twente The University of Twente is relatively young, its establishment dating back to 1964 when the university was opened in the presence of such dignitaries as Prince Bernhard and queen Juliana. Currently the university has some 8000 students, many of which are housed in the university's very own campus. Some of its prestigious research faculties are; the Institute for biomedical technology and technical medicine (MIRA), the Institute for Behavioural Research (IBR), the Institute for Governance Studies (IGS), the Institute for Mechanics, Processes and Control Twente (IMPACT) and the Instituut for Nano technology. (MESA) Website: http://www.universiteittwente.nl/en Download the factsheet: http://www.hollandgateway.nl/downloads/0000/0039/Factsheet_Twente.pdf Utrecht University The slogan of the Utrecht University is "Sol Iustitiae Illustra Nos" which means the sun of justice enlightens us. A fitting slogan for an institution that is tasked with the enlightenment of some 30.000 students. Among its faculties are; geosciences, medical science, law and animal medical science. Some of its notable subdivisions are; the Utrecht University School of Economics (USE), University College Utrecht and the Roosevelt Academy. All in all a solid package that works well to stimulate international interest. Website: http://www.uu.nl/EN/Pages/default.aspx Download the factsheet: http://www.hollandgateway.nl/downloads/0000/0040/Factsheet_Utrecht.pdf VU University Amsterdam The VU University Amsterdam is the only protestant university in the Netherlands. Dutch prime minister Jan Peter Balkenende was actually one its professors. Its international profile with regards to research is demonstrated by having research institutions such as the Radionuclide Centre (RNC) where scientific research with radioactive material is performed, the Center for Research on Aging (CVO) where research on gerontology and geriatrics is done and the Amsterdam Institute for Business and Economic Research (AMBER), which conducts research for the Faculty of Economics and Business. Various other research institutes complement an internationally appealing outline. Website: http://www.vu.nl/en/index.asp Download the factsheet: http://www.hollandgateway.nl/downloads/0000/0042/Factsheet_VU.pdf Wageningen University & Research centre Another noteworthy institution is the Wageningen Universiteit & Research Centre (WUR). WUR is home to some great names of international renown, professors, Nobel laureates and top level experts in the field of durable energy and Eco-science all contribute to WUR’s academic appeal. Next to that WUR is actively engaged in organizing events that attract specialists and academia from all over the world. WUR has every right to be proud of its high international profile. Website: http://www.wur.nl/uk Download the factsheet: http://www.hollandgateway.nl/downloads/0000/0043/Factsheet_Wageningen.pdfBelow an alphabetical listing of the research universities:
Delft University of Technology
The Delft University of Technology, better known as the TU Delft, is an important player on the
world stage when it comes to scientific research, as is demonstrated through the endless list of
publications and scientific research that has been making headlines all over the world. Whether it’s
internationally sought after publications, or whether the new Nuna 5 solar powered vehicle wins
another race, TU Delft makes itself known and stays in people’s memory.
