{"id":694361,"date":"2025-10-12T02:25:10","date_gmt":"2025-10-11T23:25:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/cap-on-international-students-projected-to-cost-dutch-economy-up-to-e5-billion\/"},"modified":"2025-10-12T02:25:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-11T23:25:10","slug":"cap-on-international-students-projected-to-cost-dutch-economy-up-to-e5-billion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/cap-on-international-students-projected-to-cost-dutch-economy-up-to-e5-billion\/","title":{"rendered":"Cap on international students projected to cost Dutch economy up to \u20ac5 billion"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a412b63c772d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a412b63c772d\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/cap-on-international-students-projected-to-cost-dutch-economy-up-to-e5-billion\/#International_students_strengthen_the_earning_capacity_of_the_Netherlands\" >International students strengthen the earning capacity of the Netherlands<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/cap-on-international-students-projected-to-cost-dutch-economy-up-to-e5-billion\/#Short-term_savings_long-term_economic_damage\" >Short-term savings, long-term economic damage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/cap-on-international-students-projected-to-cost-dutch-economy-up-to-e5-billion\/#Business_climate_under_pressure_due_to_loss_of_international_talent\" >Business climate under pressure due to loss of international talent<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/cap-on-international-students-projected-to-cost-dutch-economy-up-to-e5-billion\/#Negative_effects_for_Dutch_students\" >Negative effects for Dutch students<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/cap-on-international-students-projected-to-cost-dutch-economy-up-to-e5-billion\/#About_the_Report\" >About the Report<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-gallery lightGallery\">\n<div data-thumb=\"https:\/\/scx1.b-cdn.net\/csz\/news\/tmb\/2025\/billions-in-societal-l.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/scx2.b-cdn.net\/gfx\/news\/2025\/billions-in-societal-l.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"Credit: Leiden University\">\n<figure class=\"article-img\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/scx1.b-cdn.net\/csz\/news\/800a\/2025\/billions-in-societal-l.jpg\" alt=\"Billions in societal loss due to restriction of international students\" title=\"Credit: Leiden University\" width=\"800\" height=\"463\"\/><figcaption class=\"text-darken text-low-up text-truncate-js text-truncate mt-3\">\n                Credit: Leiden University<br \/>\n            <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>A cap on the number of international students at the five comprehensive Randstad universities will have a significantly negative impact on the Dutch economy. The gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to decline by <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>roximately 4 to 5 billion euros. Regions, businesses, and society as a whole will feel the substantial economic consequences.<\/p>\n<p>The Randstad region, which accounts for half of the Dutch GDP\u2014the economic value of the country\u2014will be hit hardest: 82% of the loss will occur here. The most affected sectors are business services (39%), financial institutions (20%), and the public sector (10%). These findings come from recent research conducted by SEO Economic Research, commissioned by Leiden University, Utrecht University, Erasmus University Rotterdam, the University of Amsterdam, and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.<\/p>\n<p>The SEO study highlights the need for a balanced internationalization policy, as demonstrated earlier this year by the Dutch universities in their joint self-regulation proposal. They urge political parties to incorporate these findings into the development of a National Talent Strategy, in which international students are essential for both the regions and the Randstad.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"International_students_strengthen_the_earning_capacity_of_the_Netherlands\"><\/span>International students strengthen the earning capacity of the Netherlands<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>International students are of great value to the Dutch economy, according to SEO Economic Research. Graduates help reduce labor shortages in sectors with high demand for highly educated professionals, including business services, finance, and public sectors such as healthcare, government, and education.<\/p>\n<p>The duration that graduates stay in the Netherlands and contribute to the economy has increased in recent years. The retention rate of international students one year after graduation rose from 40% (cohort 2017\u20132018) to 57% (cohort 2022\u20132023). After five years, 25% still live in the Netherlands, of whom 80% have paid employment. Regions outside the Randstad also benefit through direct employment and supporting sectors.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Short-term_savings_long-term_economic_damage\"><\/span>Short-term savings, long-term economic damage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The cap imposed by the outgoing cabinet on international students at the comprehensive Randstad universities results in a net annual saving of 80 to 132 million euros on a total national budget of approximately 488 billion euros. This relatively small saving\u2014comprising education funding, student finance, and <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social<\/a> provisions (735 to 825 million euros) minus lost tax and premium revenues (603 to 745 million euros)\u2014comes at the cost of broader economic damage. The impact on the labor market, business climate, and GDP translates into a decline of 3.9 to 4.8 billion euros per year.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Business_climate_under_pressure_due_to_loss_of_international_talent\"><\/span>Business climate under pressure due to loss of international talent<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The economic damage from fewer international students at the comprehensive Randstad universities affects not only the state budget and labor market but also the business climate.<\/p>\n<p>Previous research shows that reduced availability of international talent will further strain the Dutch business climate. 30% of companies employing many foreign knowledge workers are considering relocating growth plans or activities abroad if they cannot attract sufficient talent. This increases the risk of losing investments, jobs, and innovation capacity in the Netherlands.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ads w-100 my-4 article-main__more bg-light p-3 border\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-3\">\n        Discover the latest in <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/sciencee\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"5\" title=\"Science\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">science<\/a>, tech, and space with over <strong>100,000 subscribers<\/strong> who rely on Phys.org for daily insights.<br \/>\n        Sign up for our <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sciencex.com\/help\/newsletter\/\" target=\"_blank\">free newsletter<\/a> and get updates on breakthroughs,<br \/>\n        innovations, and research that matter\u2014<strong>daily or weekly<\/strong>.\n    <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Negative_effects_for_Dutch_students\"><\/span>Negative effects for Dutch students<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In addition to the economic impact, researchers also point to negative side effects of restricting internationalization policy on the quality of education for Dutch students. With fewer international students and English-taught programs, part of the international classroom disappears\u2014where students gain international perspectives, language skills, and intercultural competencies that prepare them for an increasingly global and diverse labor market and society.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_Report\"><\/span>About the Report<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The report &#8220;Out of Balance Without Internationalization?&#8221; was conducted by SEO Economic Research on behalf of the comprehensive Randstad universities: Leiden University, Utrecht University, Erasmus University Rotterdam, University of Amsterdam, and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. SEO conducts independent applied economic research commissioned by government and industry.<\/p>\n<p>The report provides an objective, quantitative analysis of the economic impact of the &#8220;Internationalization in Balance Act&#8221; (Wet Internationalisering in Balans\u2014WIB), specifically through the restriction of international student numbers at the five comprehensive Randstad universities. It models various scenarios and shows the effects for the Netherlands of even a significant cap on international talent in the Randstad. The report underscores the need for a balanced internationalization policy.<\/p>\n<div class=\"d-inline-block text-medium mt-4\">\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tProvided by<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLeiden University<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"icon_open\" href=\"http:\/\/www.leiden.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<use href=\"https:\/\/phys.b-cdn.net\/tmpl\/v6\/img\/svg\/sprite.svg#icon_open\" x=\"0\" y=\"0\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- print only --><\/p>\n<div class=\"d-none d-print-block\">\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Citation<\/strong>:<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCap on international students projected to cost Dutch economy up to \u20ac5 billion (2025, October 11)<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tretrieved 11 October 2025<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tfrom https:\/\/phys.org\/<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a>\/2025-10-cap-international-students-dutch-economy.html\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t This document is subject to copyright. 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