Arabic studies can consist of any combination of academic areas, such as culture, geography, politics, history. Programs might also center on any other aspect as it relates to Arabic countries and the people who reside in or originate from them.

The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, consisting of twelve provinces in North-West Europe and three islands in the Caribbean. English speaking students will have no problems finding suitable courses. For international students applying to universities in the Netherlands, several scholarships are available.

A course is the study of a particular topic within a wider subject area and is the foundation of a qualification. A typical course includes lectures, assessments and tutorials.