Understanding Islamic beliefs and values is key to understanding and working with Muslim people around the globe. Therefore, Islamic studies can provide exposure to the past and present history, politics, culture and economy of this complex community.

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.