National Student Survey
The National Student Survey (NSE) is a nationwide satisfaction survey for students in which you can share your opinion about your course programme. Find all the information about the 2023 NSE here!
The 2023 National Student Survey results are in
On 31 May 2023 the results of the 2023 National Student Survey (NSE) were published. Over 289,000 students at universities and universities of applied sciences were asked what they thought of their course programmes and institutions. The results reveal that 79% of the students who participated are satisfied with the overall atmosphere of their course programme. Of all the subjects covered in the questionnaire, the information provided to students by their institutions was the aspect they were least happy with.
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What is the National Student Survey (NSE)
The National Student Survey (NSE) is a nationwide survey on student satisfaction. Every year, almost all students in Dutch higher education are invited to participate and give their opinion on their course programme and their university or university of applied sciences.
The NSE and your privacy
Participating universities and universities of applied sciences provide their students’ e-mail addresses. Wondering how we treat these e-mail addresses and what happens to students’ survey responses?
Participating institutions
74 universities and universities of applied sciences are participating in the 2023 National Student Survey (NSE). Curious to see which ones?
Prizes
Every year we also raffle great prizes among the students who participate in the NSE.
Questionnaire
The questionnaire covers multiple aspects of a course program. Some of the questions are asked of all students who participate. In addition, institutions can choose to add questions on further subjects to the questionnaire.
Accountability
Each year, once the National Student Survey is completed, we publish a research accountability report detailing how the survey was carried out and which choices were made.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have a question about the NSE? Most answers can be found in the FAQ's.
Inappropriate influence
It's important that your responses reflect what you really think of your programme. Your university or university of applied sciences should not influence your opinion or your responses. So what is inappropriate influence?
