Foreign Students Beneficial to Dutch Economy, CPB Says - DutchNews.nl
CPB said a non-EEA graduate adds about €243,000 over a lifetime, while housing pressure from international students is mostly short term.
- International students in the Netherlands pay for themselves over their lifetimes, according to new research by the CPB, the government's economic policy analysis bureau.
- In 2024, the Schoof cabinet sought to reduce international enrollment to save nearly €300 million and ease pressure on housing and public services, though universities warned the cuts would harm the economy.
- CPB researcher Paul Verstraten told NOS that graduates from outside the European Economic Area contribute about €243,000 over their lifetime, while EEA graduates add €82,500.
- Under Rianne Letschert of D66, the ministry now allows universities to manage intake themselves, steering recruitment toward shortage sectors such as engineering and healthcare.
- International student numbers fell for the first time in two decades this year, even as five years after graduating, more students from outside the bloc stay in the Netherlands.
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International students contribute more to Dutch treasury than they cost: CPB
On average, international students make a positive contribution to Dutch government finances over their entire lives, according to a new study by the Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis (CPB). This outcome is in line with previous analyses by the CPB.The CPB mapped out the costs and benefits of international students at the request of the Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science.
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International students make a positive contribution to Dutch government finances on average over their entire lifespan. This is the conclusion reached by the Netherlands Central Planning Bureau (CPB) following a study. This outcome is in line with previous analyses by the CPB.
The new academic year begins this week. Among the students taking their seats in the lecture halls starting today are thousands of international students. There have long been political concerns regarding the influx of this group of students and the costs they incur for the Dutch government. However, new research by the Netherlands Central Planning Bureau (CPB) now shows that, on average, international students generate revenue for the Netherlan…
International students cost the Dutch government money during their studies, but on average yield more over their entire lives… International students generate net revenue for the state treasury
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