The Netherlands’ university association has defended the growth of English-language courses at Dutch institutions, arguing that it will “enhance the quality of education” and boost the country’s “innovative strength and competitiveness.” Figures revealed by Dutch newspaper De Volkskrant last month found that 60 percent of courses at Dutch universities are taught in English, and this increases to 70 percent when only master’s degrees are counted. The analysis was based on 1,632 degree courses at 13 of the country’s research-intensive universities.

September 8, 2016 ・ From Times Higher Education