Careers and Employability
The Netherlands is a popular destination for people to launch their careers. In fact, there are over 400,000 expats living and working in the country.
The Netherlands has the 17th largest economy in the world, making it a lucrative and stable place to work. It’s also home to several expanding international companies, including:
- Aegon
- Philips
- KLM
- Shell
- ING Bank
- Unilever
Career Opportunities
Key Industries in the Netherlands
The Netherlands is an affluent country with lots of job and career opportunities available. It prospers as one of the world’s leading agricultural producers, as well as excelling in industries such as technology, energy, logistics, and creative enterprises. Its top exports include:
- Machinery
- Electrical equipment
- Mineral fuels
- Pharmaceuticals
- Medical apparatus
Core Sectors
While the Netherlands has an unemployment rate of only 4% (one of the lowest globally), there are several sectors facing skills shortages. Graduates with skills in these sectors are in high demand:
- IT and software engineers
- Medical professionals, such as nurses
As a university of applied science, THUAS aims to produce graduates who are highly skilled and employment-ready across a range of STEM subjects and careers. This means our graduates are sought after in several of the core sectors with the Netherlands’ industries.
Post-Study Work Permit
The Netherlands provides graduates with the opportunity they need to find a job or start their own company after completing their studies. The Orientation Year (Zoekjaar) Permit allows recent graduates from non-EU countries to stay in or come back to the Netherlands for a period of up to 12 months.
Post-Study Work Permit