Around 75 percent of students in higher education are satisfied or very satisfied with their programme. The trend is moving in the right direction: five years ago, during the coronavirus crisis, this figure stood at 71.5 percent.
Students are particularly positive about the atmosphere, with around 80 percent expressing satisfaction. About three-quarters are also happy with the course content. In addition, many students say they feel at home in their programme and safe to be themselves. There is, however, a difference between students at universities of applied sciences (hbo) and universities: the latter tend to be more positive in their assessments.
These findings come from the National Student Survey, completed by 248,000 students this spring.One striking outcome is the decline in the number of students experiencing excessive study pressure. In 2021, around 38 percent of students reported this problem; this year, the figure dropped to 31 percent.
Students are generally pleased with their lecturers, although university students are more positive than their peers at universities of applied sciences. Students do see room for improvement in testing and assessment. Fewer than 60 percent are satisfied in this area. Some believe the feedback on assignments and exams could be better. Students also say that the criteria on which they are assessed are not always sufficiently clear.
Higher Education Press Agency