With a focus on information gathering and analysis, bioinformatics programs generally teach students how to study biological information. Programs may include various science-based courses, along with classes on computers, data systems, collection methods and information analysis.

The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, consisting of twelve provinces in North-West Europe and three islands in the Caribbean. English-speaking students will have no problems finding suitable courses. For international students applying to universities in the Netherlands, several scholarships are available.