Netherlands holds fair for 2,100 prospective students

The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Nigeria said it is holding an education fair in Lagos where 2,100 prospective students are expected to learn about 2,100 courses taught in English language in the country.

The Ambassador, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Nigeria, John Groffen who briefed newsmen identified his country as one that has numerous opportunities for youth who are desirous of quality education.

Groffen said unknown to many people, Netherland offers greater academic opportunities for prospective international students. He said already, the country has become a choice destination many other students across the world and prospective Nigerian students can explore the opportunities being offered.

“Just like students from other parts of the world, Nigerian students who come to Netherland can tap into the country’s rich study tradition,” he said.

The Fellowship Officer/ Consular Affairs, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Nigeria, Temitayo Akinbiyi said at the ‘Study in Holland Education Fair’ is slated for June in Lagos. He noted that students from Nigeria study in the Netherlands annually, joining nearly 90,000 international students from Germany, China, Belgium, Italy and Spain, and other international students from over 190 countries.