The Dutch educational institutions are internationally recognized for their programs in professions such as agriculture, geography and planning, economics, mathematics, computer sciences, and several engineering fields. In higher education institutions, the fields of science and technical curriculums are emphasized. The Netherlands consist of 13 universities and more than 100 higher level university vocational institutes that instruct engineers and highly trained professional in demand by business industries. Most universities and technical colleges are correlated to the Netherlands' business environment to ensure students graduating from these institutions are equipped to meet the needs of the demanding economy. .
Of the Dutch population, more than 1/3 of all men and women between the ages of 20 and 24 pursue degrees in higher education. Approximately 32% of the students participate in science majors (biology, physics, chemistry, and advanced math), and 34% engage in economic programs directed toward business or marketing. In the Dutch institutions, the programs also focus on extensive training in languages. The Netherlands has the highest per capita English speakers for a non-English speaking country. .
The Netherlands' businesses benefit from the educational institutions graduating a constant flow of well trained, highly motivated, and talented students. In addition, the Dutch curriculum consists of extremely well developed academic research institutes and laboratories.
Culture v/s Sports and Activities.
The Netherlands is identified as "the land of bicycles." Approximately 15 million Dutch people travel by bicycle on a daily basis. Cycling is popular because distances between cities are short and the terrain is mostly flat. There are an estimated 17,000 km of special cycling lanes and paths available throughout the country. While on a bicycle adventure, the rider can view a variety of scenes that range from spectacular dunes to wilderness and forests.
