Sligo students are going dutch with places in Holland

THERE are now over 1000 Irish students registered on degree programmes, taught through English, in Dutch universities.

A roadshow with students and tutors will come to Sligo in January, offering families the opportunity to meet the universities and Irish students (including Sligo students) who are studying there. The ‘OMG We’re Going Dutch’ event is in the Sligo Park Hotel, on 10 th January at 1830.

Celia McGuiness, Guidance Counsellor at Sligo Grammar says:“I joined a tour by Guidance Counsellors of the Netherlands, organised by EUNiCAS. I started off thinking this was all too good to be true but came back stunned by the quality on offer and the level of the opportunities available.”

She says entry levels are not based on Leaving Cert points. Tuition Fees at EUR2060 are already low, can be recouped by way of an interest-free loan from the Dutch government. Not only can students take their SUSI Grant with them but there is further financial support from the Dutch government.