Students

Informatie Beheer Groep

Dutch government organisation via which registration for higher education studies and applications for grants have to be made.

Fontys Interesse Test

Information on professions and education offered with the help of an online questionnaire on personal interests. For access to questions registration (free) is required. Site is aimed at pupils in secondary education. Answers to questions generate an overview of suitable studies. Available in a large number of foreign languages.

YouChooz

Site aimed at pupils in secondary education. It offers information on education and professions in the health sector. Items can be searched via profession, education or specific interest. A number of people in different professions introduces themselves and can be reached via email to ask questions.

Topuniversities

Useful overview of universities worldwide, aimed at students planning to study abroad. Short description of universities (search menu). Home page gives general information about topics and useful country guides. Many more menus are present with tips and information, sometimes more focussed on the UK.

Stageplaza.nl

Large number of student internships. Search menu includes type of internship (brief introductory placements, positions to obtain working experience, for graduation aims or specific research internships), region, education level, starting date and type of industry. To view openings, registration (free) is required. Additional news items and interviews about this topic.

Ploteus

Offers explanation about education systems in European countries, practical information with regard to moving abroad, exchange programs and grants. Useful stepwise search tool which produces links to relevant education institutions and other information sources on education. Site available in many languages.

Stagemarkt.nl

Small number of internships at higher vocational education-level. Site is more specifically aimed at lower vocational students however. Choose ‘Meer zoekopties’ and then under ‘Leerweg:’ HBO (i.e. higher vocational education).

StudyPortals

Information about university studies (bachelors, masters and PhD studies - each group has its own portal) everywhere in Europe. Also portal about scholarships. Simple or advanced search tool gives direct access to information about studies and in some cases descriptions of universities. Languages: most descriptions in English, search function and general information also in French and German.

Icares

Free study questionnaire accessible after free registration. In addition extensive search portal offering Bachelor and Master studies all around the world. Direct links from site to chosen education institution or study program are present. Site navigation in many different languages.