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{{Short description|Dutch non-profit organisation}}
[[Image:Nuffic vanaf Hogewal Den Haag.jpg|thumb|Nuffic's offices in The Hague, Netherlands]]
[[Image:Nuffic vanaf Hogewal Den Haag.jpg|thumb|Nuffic's offices in The Hague, Netherlands]]
'''Nuffic''' is the Dutch organisation for internationalisation in education. It is an independent, non-profit organisation based in [[The Hague]], [[the Netherlands]].
'''Nuffic''' is the Dutch organisation for internationalisation in education. It is an independent, non-profit organisation based in [[The Hague]], [[the Netherlands]].


Its most important contract partners are the [[Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (Netherlands)|Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture & Science]] and the [[Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs]]. Nuffic plays an important role in fostering international cooperation in education between the Netherlands and other countries.
Its most important contract partners are the [[Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (Netherlands)|Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture & Science]] and the [[Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs]]. Nuffic plays an important role in fostering international cooperation in education between the Netherlands and other countries.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Who are we? |url=https://www.nuffic.nl/en/subjects/about-us/who-are-we |access-date=2022-11-02 |website=nuffic.nl}}</ref>


Nuffic is part of the Dutch education field. Its goal is to support Dutch institutions and the Dutch government in internationalisation activities. The focus of its service lies in the Netherlands, even though its mission extends beyond that. To this end Nuffic cooperates with foreign partners, institutions and governments. The organisation dedicates itself primarily to the Dutch [[knowledge economy]], but at the same time it stimulates [[capacity building]] in developing countries.
Nuffic is part of the Dutch education field. Its goal is to support Dutch institutions and the Dutch government in internationalisation activities. The focus of its service lies in the Netherlands, even though its mission extends beyond that. To this end Nuffic cooperates with foreign partners, institutions and governments.<ref>{{Cite web |title=History {{!}} IHE Delft Institute for Water Education |url=https://www.un-ihe.org/history |access-date=2022-11-02 |website=IHE}}</ref> The organisation dedicates itself primarily to the Dutch [[knowledge economy]] while at the same time stimulating [[capacity building]] in developing countries.


==Activities==
==Activities==
Nuffic focuses on the following activities:
Nuffic focuses on the following activities:
* managing programmes by order of the Dutch government, the [[European Union]] and third parties;
* managing programmes by order of the Dutch government, the [[European Union]] and third parties;
* encouraging international experience for students of all ages;<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-10-17 |title=A Nuffic scholarship paved the way to my PhD: Jemal Adem |url=https://www.merit.unu.edu/how-my-nuffic-scholarship-paved-the-way-to-a-phd-jemal-adem/ |access-date=2022-11-02 |website=[[United Nations University|UNU-MERIT]]}}</ref>
* encouraging international experience for students of all ages;
* strengthening the position and reputation of Dutch higher education and scientific research;
* strengthening the position and reputation of Dutch higher education and scientific research;
* evaluating diplomas and furthering transparency of education systems;
* evaluating diplomas and furthering transparency of education systems;
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==History==
==History==
Nuffic was founded on 11 January 1952 by the president curators of the then Dutch universities. The goal was primarily to organise English education for students from developing countries that had recently gained independence. For this purpose the Institute of Social Studies (ISS) was established, initially as part of Nuffic, but it became an independent institute in 1956. This is where the current role of Nuffic in [[development cooperation]] – management of scholarship programmes and institutional cooperation programmes – finds its roots.
Nuffic was founded on 11 January 1952 by the president curators of the existing Dutch universities. The goal was primarily to organise English education for students from developing countries that had recently gained independence. For this purpose the Institute of Social Studies (ISS) was established, initially as part of Nuffic, but it became an independent institute in 1956. This is where the current role of Nuffic in [[development cooperation]] – management of scholarship programmes<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nuffic Scholarship – Netherlands Scholarships for Developing Countries |url=https://www.advance-africa.com/Nuffic-Scholarship.html |access-date=2022-11-02 |website=Advance Africa}}</ref> and institutional cooperation programmes – finds its roots.


The first official president was [[Prince Bernard of the Netherlands]], who remained in that position for two years. After [[Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands]] moved to [[Het Loo Palace]], Nuffic relocated to [[Noordeinde Palace]] until 1977. Currently, Nuffic is situated in another famous building in The Hague: the former headquarters of the PTT (Post, Telegraph, Telephone), an organisation that used to be state owned, on the Kortenaerkade. The building is a national monument.
The first official president was [[Prince Bernard of the Netherlands]], who remained in that position for two years. After [[Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands]] moved to [[Het Loo Palace]], Nuffic relocated to [[Noordeinde Palace]] until 1977. Currently, Nuffic is situated in another famous building in The Hague: the former headquarters of the PTT (Post, Telegraph, Telephone), an organisation that used to be state owned, on the Kortenaerkade. The building is a national monument.


Over the years Nuffic acquired a great number of other tasks. Since 1958 the organisation is involved in the recognition of international diplomas and making comparisons of education systems. Its efforts to support educational cooperation in Europe increased during the 1980s. That is when both The Hague and Brussels set up stimulation programmes, among which the well-known [[Erasmus Programme]].
Over the years Nuffic acquired a great number of other tasks. Since 1958 the organisation is involved in the recognition of international diplomas and making comparisons of education systems. Its efforts to support educational cooperation in Europe increased during the 1980s. At that time both The Hague and Brussels set up stimulation programmes, among which the [[Erasmus Programme]].


In August 2021 Titia Bredée took up the position of Director-General of Nuffic. She succeeds Freddy Weima, who left Nuffic in April 2021 to become chairman of the Dutch Association of Primary Schools (PO-Raad). Weima succeeded Sander van den Eijnden, who left Nuffic in the spring of 2012 to become President of the executive board of the [[Open University of the Netherlands]].
On 5 November 2012 Fedde Klaas (Freddy) Weima took up the position of Director-General of Nuffic.
Mr Weima succeeds Mr S.P. van den Eijnden, who left Nuffic in the spring of 2012 to become President of the Executive Board of the [[Open University of the Netherlands]].


In 2015 Nuffic merged with Europees Platform.
In 2015 Nuffic merged with Europees Platform.


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.nuffic.nl Nuffic]
* [https://www.nuffic.nl/en Nuffic]
* [http://www.studyinholland.nl Study in Holland]
* [https://www.studyinholland.nl Study in Holland]
* [http://www.wilweg.nl WilWeg]
* [https://www.wilweg.nl WilWeg]
* [http://www.na-lll.nl Nationaal Agentschap – Leven Lang Leren]
* [https://www.erasmusplus.nl Nationaal Agentschap Erasmusplus]
* [http://www.unesco.nl Nationale UNESCO Commissie]
* [https://www.unesco.nl Nationale UNESCO Commissie]
* [http://www.hollandalumni.nl Holland Alumni network]
* [https://www.hollandalumni.nl Holland Alumni network]

==References==
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Latest revision as of 13:36, 1 November 2023

Nuffic's offices in The Hague, Netherlands

Nuffic is the Dutch organisation for internationalisation in education. It is an independent, non-profit organisation based in The Hague, the Netherlands.

Its most important contract partners are the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture & Science and the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Nuffic plays an important role in fostering international cooperation in education between the Netherlands and other countries.[1]

Nuffic is part of the Dutch education field. Its goal is to support Dutch institutions and the Dutch government in internationalisation activities. The focus of its service lies in the Netherlands, even though its mission extends beyond that. To this end Nuffic cooperates with foreign partners, institutions and governments.[2] The organisation dedicates itself primarily to the Dutch knowledge economy while at the same time stimulating capacity building in developing countries.

Activities

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Nuffic focuses on the following activities:

  • managing programmes by order of the Dutch government, the European Union and third parties;
  • encouraging international experience for students of all ages;[3]
  • strengthening the position and reputation of Dutch higher education and scientific research;
  • evaluating diplomas and furthering transparency of education systems;
  • joining and presenting knowledge and expertise.

History

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Nuffic was founded on 11 January 1952 by the president curators of the existing Dutch universities. The goal was primarily to organise English education for students from developing countries that had recently gained independence. For this purpose the Institute of Social Studies (ISS) was established, initially as part of Nuffic, but it became an independent institute in 1956. This is where the current role of Nuffic in development cooperation – management of scholarship programmes[4] and institutional cooperation programmes – finds its roots.

The first official president was Prince Bernard of the Netherlands, who remained in that position for two years. After Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands moved to Het Loo Palace, Nuffic relocated to Noordeinde Palace until 1977. Currently, Nuffic is situated in another famous building in The Hague: the former headquarters of the PTT (Post, Telegraph, Telephone), an organisation that used to be state owned, on the Kortenaerkade. The building is a national monument.

Over the years Nuffic acquired a great number of other tasks. Since 1958 the organisation is involved in the recognition of international diplomas and making comparisons of education systems. Its efforts to support educational cooperation in Europe increased during the 1980s. At that time both The Hague and Brussels set up stimulation programmes, among which the Erasmus Programme.

In August 2021 Titia Bredée took up the position of Director-General of Nuffic. She succeeds Freddy Weima, who left Nuffic in April 2021 to become chairman of the Dutch Association of Primary Schools (PO-Raad). Weima succeeded Sander van den Eijnden, who left Nuffic in the spring of 2012 to become President of the executive board of the Open University of the Netherlands.

In 2015 Nuffic merged with Europees Platform.

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References

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  1. ^ "Who are we?". nuffic.nl. Retrieved 2022-11-02.
  2. ^ "History | IHE Delft Institute for Water Education". IHE. Retrieved 2022-11-02.
  3. ^ "A Nuffic scholarship paved the way to my PhD: Jemal Adem". UNU-MERIT. 2018-10-17. Retrieved 2022-11-02.
  4. ^ "Nuffic Scholarship – Netherlands Scholarships for Developing Countries". Advance Africa. Retrieved 2022-11-02.
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