Job after graduation
Hi, I’m an international student from Pakistan and I’m currently exploring the option of studying in the Netherlands, especially with the future job market and career opportunities in mind.
I’m planning to study Chemical Engineering and have looked into TU/e, the University of Twente, and the University of Groningen. I haven’t really considered TU Delft or UvA since the relevant programs are taught in Dutch.
My plan is to stay in the Netherlands after graduating and hopefully build my career there. I also want to learn Dutch while studying, ideally reaching around B1–B2 level, so I can communicate better and integrate into the workplace.
I wanted to ask how good the education and Chemical Engineering programs are at these universities, and whether it’s relatively easy for an international graduate to find a good job and progress in their career in the Netherlands. How much do employers value these degrees, and would learning Dutch significantly improve my chances?
I also don’t think the cultural adjustment would be a huge issue for me since I’m quite westernized, used to doing things independently, and comfortable handling things on my own. But I’d still love to hear about what the experience is actually like for international students.