Curbing international students in the Netherlands could cause economic losses of up to €5 billion, as the government seeks to limit overseas students.
A cap on international students at five institutions across the Netherlands’ Randstad region would have a detrimental impact on the overall Dutch economy – reducing GDP by approximately four to five billion euros, a new study has found.
“international students are of great value to the Dutch economy… graduates help reduce labour shortages in sectors with high demand for highly educated professionals” including business, government, healthcare and education.
“Regions, businesses and society as a whole will feel the substantial economic consequences,” it warns.
Author's summary: Netherlands may lose €5bn due to student limits.