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Not only does Amsterdam offer diverse lifestyle opportunities, but its comprehensive network of trains and close proximity to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport – one of the busiest in the world – offers a number of options for lovers of travel. With its prime location, Amsterdam has always been a gateway to the rest of Europe, to the East and to Africa, so Amsterdam is quite the international, cosmopolitan city and English is widely spoken.

Over the centuries, Amsterdam has been able to maintain its small size and intimacy, and is easily navigable by foot, bicycle, tram or bus. Needless to say, as a foreign student, you'll have no problems finding your niche and will certainly enjoy discovering the varied layers which comprise this fascinating city.

Amsterdam is both a historical and present-day hub for global commerce and finance. This Dutch inclination for commerce can be partly attributed to the characteristic Dutch business sense, which combines a pragmatic, yet inquisitive approach grounded in forward-thinking professionalism. Unquestionably central to the continued development of this success through the centuries has been education. Given its prevailing intellectual and cultural curiosity, and tolerance, the Netherlands and the city of Amsterdam have become more than a hub for commerce, but also a natural locus for international intellectual exchange.

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