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The structure of Higher Education in the Netherlands is enacted and laid down by the Act on Higher Education and Scientific Research (Dutch Act). The Dutch Act, which was adopted in 1992, has been subject to several revisions and additions over the years, primarily as a result of the Bologna Declaration and the introduction of the accreditation system. A new Act on higher education has been submitted but has not yet been passed.
In Flanders it is the Act of 4th April, 2003 regarding the Higher Education Structure in Flanders (Flemish Act). The Flemish Act also incorporates the principles of the Bologna Declaration and lays down their application. The Flemish Act further lays down the implementation of the (initial) accreditation system.
Subsequently, you can find an outline of the higher education systems in the Netherlands and Flanders. First a description will be given on the types of institutions and programmes, and, secondly, some key figures on higher education will be quoted.