NSE 2026: Students remain positive about studying at Inholland
Just like in previous years, students at Inholland University of Applied Sciences remain positive about their degree programmes overall. They say they enjoy studying at Inholland and feel safe here. These are some of the key findings from the National Student Survey 2026 (NSE), published this morning.
“This result shows that, as a university of applied sciences, we are continuing the stable upward trend of recent years and that students feel seen and supported,” says Executive Board President Jeroen van den Berg. “We would like to thank all students for completing the survey and sharing their valuable feedback.”
“We are proud of this result,” Jeroen continues. “We are making strong progress in several areas thanks to our collective efforts. At the same time, the results help us continue building strong, future-focused education and delivering on the promises we make to our students.”
Just like last year, students gave an average score of 3.7 out of 5 to the question: ‘How satisfied are you with your degree programme overall?’ Based on the degree programmes we offer, Inholland scores in line with both the average for universities of applied sciences in the Randstad region and the national average.
Students feel at home and safe
The results show a stable positive trend. The NSE 2026 once again confirms that students feel comfortable at Inholland, with this area receiving the highest scores. They feel safe to be themselves within their degree programme (4.1) and are satisfied with the atmosphere of their programme (4.1). Students also report that lecturers create an environment where it feels comfortable to ask questions (3.9). In addition, they value lecturers’ knowledge of professional practice (3.9), and are satisfied with the guidance available from, for example, a mentor, dean or student counsellor (3.9).
“It means a great deal to us that students say they feel at home and safe at Inholland,” Jeroen says. “This is a strong confirmation that our educational vision is moving in the right direction. One of the most important promises we make is that students feel at home with us and receive suitable guidance and support. It is great to see that many of them recognise and appreciate this.”
Opportunities for further improvement
It is positive that the NSE results show either a slight increase or remain stable across almost all themes compared to 2025. Students are especially satisfied with guidance, study feasibility, facilities, lecturer involvement, and the alignment of the programme with current developments and professional practice, with scores around 3.8 and 3.9. Assessment, teaching methods, inspiration, and enthusiasm for the field also score well, around 3.6 and 3.7, while still offering room for further improvement. The main areas for improvement remain the timeliness of timetables and schedule changes, as well as the limited flexibility and opportunities for personalisation within degree programmes, with scores between 3.3 and 3.5.
Jeroen is pleased that students express their appreciation in many areas. “The NSE results reflect what Inholland stands for: personal guidance, learning together and working on meaningful challenges. Students value this engaged approach, and that means a lot to us. Of course, there are also challenges and areas for improvement, such as flexibility, personalisation and timetables. Student feedback helps us continue building strong, future-focused education together.”
About the NSE
The National Student Survey (NSE) is a nationwide student satisfaction survey carried out by the National Centre for Student Choice on behalf of the Ministry of Education. Of Inholland’s 23,515 students, 8,471 students completed the survey fully or partially. This represents a response rate of 36 per cent. The national response rate is over 31 per cent.
You can view the NSE results via the NSE Information Portal.