Overview of International Study Programmes and Courses

Period: 2009-2010    Overview of international study programmes and courses   My selection
Education and Teacher Training
Education to teacher trainers
Educational science
Primary education
Teacher training and training of trainers
 Course  Assessments Methods in Education (AME)
Characteristics Postgraduate non-degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level. A non-degree course does not lead to a degree, but to a certificate or diploma. Not-funded/Not-approved  
Institution MDF-Training & Consultancy  
Type of qualification Certificate 
Tuition fee € 1200 per programme 
Duration 3 day(s) 
Course type Postgraduate non-degree course 
Information about the institution MDF Training & Consultancy is a global management training and consultancy bureau. Our training services include standard courses, tailor-made courses, facilitation and workshops. We offer courses in the field of Management competencies, Management for Development Results, Result Based Management, Programme Management, Organisational Development, Multi-stakeholder Facilitation, Institutional Development and Training of trainer courses. Our services cover all phases of the policy & project cycle: policy development, identification, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development interventions. Our approach to training, as well as to consultancy, is of a practical nature, rich in visual elements and with a high degree of participation.  
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 Course  Competency Based Learning course (CBL)
Characteristics Postgraduate non-degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level. A non-degree course does not lead to a degree, but to a certificate or diploma. Not-funded/Not-approved  
Institution MDF-Training & Consultancy  
Type of qualification Certificate 
Tuition fee € 3550 per programme 
Duration 2 week(s) 
Course type Postgraduate non-degree course 
Information about the institution MDF Training & Consultancy is a global management training and consultancy bureau. Our training services include standard courses, tailor-made courses, facilitation and workshops. We offer courses in the field of Management competencies, Management for Development Results, Result Based Management, Programme Management, Organisational Development, Multi-stakeholder Facilitation, Institutional Development and Training of trainer courses. Our services cover all phases of the policy & project cycle: policy development, identification, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development interventions. Our approach to training, as well as to consultancy, is of a practical nature, rich in visual elements and with a high degree of participation.  
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 Course  Curriculum, Instruction & Media Applications (CIMA)
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Accredited or recognized by NVAO: NVAO is the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders. It was established by international treaty and guarantees the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders by means of accrediting study programmes. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution University of Twente  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee EU/EEA: € 1620, non-EU/EEA: € 7200 per year 
Duration 1 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution The University of Twente offers degree programmes in fields ranging from engineering and natural sciences to behavioural and management sciences. Research spearheads include engineering, energy, health, sustainability, and safity. On 1 January 2010 the International Institute for Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC) became the sixth faculty of the University of Twente. The Faculty provides international postgraduate education, research and project services in the field of geo-information science and earth observation using remote sensing and GIS. The aim of ITC’s activities is the international exchange of knowledge, focusing on capacity building and institutional development in developing countries and emerging economies. The University of Twente is the only campus university in the Netherlands. Here 3,000 faculty and staff and 10,000 students work and unwind in the beautiful green park-like grounds, supported by top facilities for research and teaching as well as for sports and culture. Only a two-hour drive from Amsterdam, it is home to such events as the world’s largest annual student thinktank Create Tomorrow. The University of Twente has become an international stage for talent, attracting students from across the world. Top research master’s and PhD programmes are closely linked with the University’s world leading research and break through innovations.  
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 Course  Economics: Education and Communication
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Accredited or recognized by NVAO: NVAO is the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders. It was established by international treaty and guarantees the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders by means of accrediting study programmes. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution Utrecht University  
Type of qualification MA 
Tuition fee EU/EEA: € 1565, non-EU/EEA: € 8500 per year 
Duration 2 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution Utrecht University is a top research university, ranked 11th in Europe, and first in the Netherlands in the international ranking of universities of the Jiao Tong University of Shanghai. Utrecht University excels in fundamental research of top international quality, innovative research at the interfaces of disciplines, broad interdisciplinary programmes, and programmes to promote the development of talented young researchers.  
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 Course  Education Sector Management (ESM)
Characteristics Postgraduate non-degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level. A non-degree course does not lead to a degree, but to a certificate or diploma. Not-funded/Not-approved  
Institution MDF-Training & Consultancy  
Type of qualification Certificate 
Tuition fee € 1800 per programme 
Duration 5 day(s) 
Course type Postgraduate non-degree course 
Information about the institution MDF Training & Consultancy is a global management training and consultancy bureau. Our training services include standard courses, tailor-made courses, facilitation and workshops. We offer courses in the field of Management competencies, Management for Development Results, Result Based Management, Programme Management, Organisational Development, Multi-stakeholder Facilitation, Institutional Development and Training of trainer courses. Our services cover all phases of the policy & project cycle: policy development, identification, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development interventions. Our approach to training, as well as to consultancy, is of a practical nature, rich in visual elements and with a high degree of participation.  
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 Course  Educational Management, Evaluation and Assessment (EMEA)
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Accredited or recognized by NVAO: NVAO is the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders. It was established by international treaty and guarantees the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders by means of accrediting study programmes. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution University of Twente  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee EU/EEA: € 1620, non-EU/EEA: € 7200 per year 
Duration 1 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution The University of Twente offers degree programmes in fields ranging from engineering and natural sciences to behavioural and management sciences. Research spearheads include engineering, energy, health, sustainability, and safity. On 1 January 2010 the International Institute for Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC) became the sixth faculty of the University of Twente. The Faculty provides international postgraduate education, research and project services in the field of geo-information science and earth observation using remote sensing and GIS. The aim of ITC’s activities is the international exchange of knowledge, focusing on capacity building and institutional development in developing countries and emerging economies. The University of Twente is the only campus university in the Netherlands. Here 3,000 faculty and staff and 10,000 students work and unwind in the beautiful green park-like grounds, supported by top facilities for research and teaching as well as for sports and culture. Only a two-hour drive from Amsterdam, it is home to such events as the world’s largest annual student thinktank Create Tomorrow. The University of Twente has become an international stage for talent, attracting students from across the world. Top research master’s and PhD programmes are closely linked with the University’s world leading research and break through innovations.  
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 Course  Human Resource Development (HRD)
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Accredited or recognized by NVAO: NVAO is the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders. It was established by international treaty and guarantees the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders by means of accrediting study programmes. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution University of Twente  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee EU/EEA: € 1620, non-EU/EEA: € 7200 per year 
Duration 1 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution The University of Twente offers degree programmes in fields ranging from engineering and natural sciences to behavioural and management sciences. Research spearheads include engineering, energy, health, sustainability, and safity. On 1 January 2010 the International Institute for Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC) became the sixth faculty of the University of Twente. The Faculty provides international postgraduate education, research and project services in the field of geo-information science and earth observation using remote sensing and GIS. The aim of ITC’s activities is the international exchange of knowledge, focusing on capacity building and institutional development in developing countries and emerging economies. The University of Twente is the only campus university in the Netherlands. Here 3,000 faculty and staff and 10,000 students work and unwind in the beautiful green park-like grounds, supported by top facilities for research and teaching as well as for sports and culture. Only a two-hour drive from Amsterdam, it is home to such events as the world’s largest annual student thinktank Create Tomorrow. The University of Twente has become an international stage for talent, attracting students from across the world. Top research master’s and PhD programmes are closely linked with the University’s world leading research and break through innovations.  
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 Course  ICT/Multimedia in the Early Years
Characteristics Undergraduate non-degree course: An undergraduate programme is any course at the bachelor's degree level. A non-degree course does not lead to a degree, but to a certificate or diploma. University of Applied Sciences Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution Hanze University Groningen, University of Applied Sciences  
Type of qualification Certificate 
Tuition fee € 2500 per programme 
Duration 13 week(s) 
Course type Undergraduate non-degree course 
Information about the institution Hanze University Groningen is a University of Applied Sciences with more than 2,600 employees and over 24,000 Dutch and foreign students who are enrolled in one of the seventy degree programmes in the fields of economics, technology, health care, education and teacher training, social work, labour relations, fine arts, and music. Hanze University Groningen is one of the largest and most all-round universities of applied sciences in the Netherlands. Research at Hanze University Groningen pivots around the professorships. The professors conduct applied research, develop knowledge in close cooperation with professional practice and create new Master programmes. Hanze University Groningen has a strong international focus and offers a wide range of programmes in English. Currently about 1,700 foreign students are enrolled in a bachelor or master degree programme or a certificate programme. On top of that, many exchange students come to Hanze University Groningen for a semester or an academic year. One of the most important characteristics of Hanze University Groningen is its emphasis on developing the practical skills that are so important in the future professions of our graduates. The degree programmes, therefore, include mandatory work placements or traineeships and a large number of practical assignments. The educational approach is characterized by problem-based learning. Students are required to work in project groups and are given a lot of personal attention and feed-back. Our buildings are fully equipped to facilitate this new way of learning. Hanze University Groningen has a large International Student Office which assists foreign students with various practical matters, such as: the application and admission procedure, finding accommodation in Groningen, obtaining a visa, residence and/or work permit, and getting adequate insurance.  
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 Course  International Degree in English and Education
Characteristics Undergraduate degree course: An undergraduate programme is any course at the bachelor's degree level Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Foreign University: Institutions may offer bachelor’s, master’s and other programmes that have not been accredited by the NVAO, but have been accredited by a university in another country. For example, a master’s programme offered by a university of applied sciences, which cooperates with a recognized British (or other foreign) university that awards the degree. University of Applied Sciences Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution Hogeschool van Amsterdam, University of Applied Sciences  
Type of qualification BA 
Tuition fee EU/EEA: € 1565, non-EU/EEA: € 6500 per year 
Duration 4 year(s) 
Course type Undergraduate degree course 
Information about the institution The Hogeschool van Amsterdam, University of Applied Sciences (HvA) is the largest inner-city institute for higher professional education in The Netherlands. HvA offers bachelor degree programmes in the fields of Sports and Nutrition, Economics and Management, Health Professions, Design and Communication, Social Work and Law, Education and Technology. HvA also has a number of (professional) master degree programmes. The main language of instruction at HvA is Dutch. However, a number of programmes (both bachelor and master) is delivered in English. For students from HvA's international partner institutes it is possible to study at HvA as an exchange student.  
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 Course  Master of Science in Mathematics and Science Education
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution University of Amsterdam  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee EU/EEA < 30 years: € 1600, EU/EEA >= 30 years: € 1900, non-EU/EEA: € 9000 per year 
Duration 2 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution Students at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) are challenged intellectually by a comprehensive academic curriculum. The vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Amsterdam offers challenges and opportunities for your education as well as for your future career. The University of Amsterdam is a an internationally oriented research university with approximately 27,000 students, 5,000 staff and seven major faculties, covering Economics and Business, Dentistry, Humanities, Law, Medical Sciences, Sciences, and Social and Behavioural Sciences. The UvA offers over 240 undergraduate and graduate degree programmes. Over 80 master’s programmes are fully taught in English. As a student, you choose whatever suits your talents, interests and ambitions, if necessary counselled by the UvA advisers. In the field of academic research, the UvA has a reputation to uphold. The lecturers incorporate today’s research results into tomorrow’s lectures. The UvA has always encouraged international cooperation, and has more than 3,000 international students and researchers from over 100 countries. The UvA is a large university, but it has preserved its small scale in the institutes in which students work. Many of the study programmes are housed in the centre of Amsterdam. The city itself is a centre of culture and media and an international focal point for economic activity. In short: The University of Amsterdam offers a huge range of courses, a top-class academic education, inspiring surroundings and personal guidance. At the UvA you will develop your personality and intellect alike.  
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 Course  Teacher Training for Primary Education / Urban Education in an Intercultural, International Perspective
Characteristics Undergraduate non-degree course: An undergraduate programme is any course at the bachelor's degree level. A non-degree course does not lead to a degree, but to a certificate or diploma. University of Applied Sciences Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution The Hague University of Applied Sciences  
Type of qualification Certificate 
Tuition fee € 1500 per programme 
Duration 12 week(s) 
Course type Undergraduate non-degree course 
Information about the institution The Hague University of Applied Sciences has 19,000 students. The students consist of people of over 110 different nationalities. This diversity is one of our most powerful resources. We have over 1700 international students. Our city is the perfect place to witness the workings of international trade, law and diplomacy first-hand. The International Criminal Court, the War Crimes Tribunal, Europol; they are all based right here, in our historic city. The spirit, energy and ideals of these global institutions permeate life on and off campus. We offer six full-time bachelor’s and 4 master’s degree programmes entirely in English, with an international focus. We have over 250 partner institutions, all over the globe. We welcome exchange students and lecturers from different countries and cultures through the Socrates programme. And our students have the opportunity to study abroad, or take up international work placements. On campus, we have a state-of-the-art library, computer facilities, media labs and science labs to help students with their studies. We also have several restaurants, extensive sports facilities and student lounges to help them unwind and meet friends. We also have an international office and student housing office, for anyone who needs help getting settled.  
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