This popular city is known for tourism, educational institutions and universities. Educational institutions like Stenden University of Applied Sciences and Gilbert Terpstra Grafische Vormgeving are known for their innovative methods of education.

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.