EP-Nuffic

What EP-Nuffic does

EP-Nuffic, legally Stichting Nuffic, is the Dutch national expertise centre for internationalisation in education, founded in 1952 and headquartered in The Hague with a regional office in Jakarta, Indonesia. The organisation operates as a non-profit foundation (Stichting) funded primarily by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (OCW) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (BZ), supplemented by European Commission project funding, and does not generate commercial revenue from its services. Its service portfolio spans all education sectors — primary, secondary, vocational (mbo), higher education (hbo/wo), and adult education — and includes official foreign diploma evaluation (the Dutch ENIC-NARIC bureau, ~49,000 evaluations per year), scholarship programme administration (Orange Knowledge Programme, MENA Scholarship Programme), Erasmus+ support, the Global Citizen Network for secondary schools, research publications and dashboards (notably stayrate analytics), platforms for inbound (Study in NL) and outbound (WilWeg) international mobility, and the Quickscan Internationalisering assessment tool.

Nuffic's core technology is limited; the organisation is not a technology company. Its technical stack comprises standard web platforms, analytics tooling (Piwik Pro, Hotjar, Tableau-driven dashboards), marketing automation (Microsoft Dynamics, Formdesk), and embedded social integrations (YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter/X). Distribution is dominated by direct engagement with Dutch educational institutions through regional advisors, supplemented by websites, newsletters, conferences (e.g., Nuffic Connects), and a Jakarta office serving Southeast Asia. Go-to-market is essentially community-led: Nuffic operates as a national expertise centre reaching schools and institutions through networks, training programmes, conferences, and direct advisory services across all Dutch education sectors.

The business model is grant-funded rather than commercial. Pricing details indicate most services are free of charge, funded by government subsidies; some conference participation may carry registration fees. Customer segments are clustered vertically by education sector (primary, secondary, vocational, higher education) plus two persona segments (international students and education professionals). Strategic positioning rests on a statutory monopoly as the Dutch ENIC-NARIC bureau and on partner ecosystems spanning DAAD, Campus France, ACA, the European Commission, and (from February 2027) EURES and UWV for international graduate employment guidance.

Name

EP-Nuffic

Legal name

Stichting Nuffic

Website

https://nuffic.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Stichting Nuffic, operating as EP-Nuffic, is a Dutch non-profit foundation founded in 1952 that serves as the national expertise centre for internationalisation in education, providing diploma evaluation, scholarship administration, Erasmus+ support, and advisory services to Dutch schools, universities, and international students, funded primarily by the Dutch government and the European Commission.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Internationalization Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Transnational Accreditation & Recognition Bodies (EDADACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAF), National/Institutional Accreditors (Career, Faith-Based, Distance, etc.) (EDADACAB)

Keywords

• Education internationalization services
• Diploma recognition services
• Scholarship administration
• Educational exchange programs
• Global citizenship education

Headquarters

HQ city

Den Haag

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Nuffic is funded by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (OCW) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (BZ). The organization operates as a non-profit foundation (Stichting Nuffic) and does not generate commercial revenue.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

EP-Nuffic (Stichting Nuffic) is the Dutch national expertise centre for internationalisation in education, founded in 1952 and headquartered in The Hague. It delivers advisory services, diploma evaluation and recognition (as the Dutch ENIC-NARIC bureau), scholarship administration (Orange Knowledge Programme, MENA Scholarship Programme), education-sector research, and network coordination for Dutch primary, secondary, vocational, and higher education institutions. Primary customers are Dutch schools, mbo institutions, and universities, with a secondary service line for international individuals seeking credential evaluation.

Product overview

Nuffic is the Dutch expertise centre for internationalisation in education, operating across all levels from primary to higher education, vocational training (mbo), and adult education. Its portfolio consists of a unified set of interconnected services organised around the core mission of internationalising Dutch education. The main offerings include: (1) Diploma Evaluation (Diplomawaardering), the flagship credential recognition service for comparing foreign diplomas against Dutch standards, processing approximately 49,000 evaluations per year and operating as the Dutch ENIC-NARIC bureau; (2) Scholarship and mobility programmes including the Orange Knowledge Programme and MENA Scholarship Programme for developing-country students, alongside Erasmus+ support for European exchanges; (3) Network programmes such as the Global Citizen Network for secondary schools, anchored by the Global Citizen Competencies framework; (4) Platforms including Study in NL (international students coming to the Netherlands) and WilWeg (Dutch students going abroad); (5) Research and analytics offerings such as Stayrate studies, interactive dashboards, and literature reviews on student well-being; and (6) advisory tools like the Quickscan Internationalisering and Internationalisation at Home programmes. These products are complemented by regional presence through the Jakarta (Southeast Asia) office and professional events under the Nuffic Connects banner.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Study in NL: The starting point for studying in the Netherlands for international students
• Global Citizen Network
• Nuffic Connects
• Quickscan Internationalisering

Products and services

• Diploma Evaluation (ENIC-NARIC credential recognition) Official assessment and recognition of foreign diplomas and certificates for individuals seeking access to the Dutch labour market or higher education. Operated under Nuffic's mandate as the Dutch ENIC-NARIC bureau; serves internationally mobile students, professionals, and migrants.
• Orange Knowledge Programme Scholarship programme administered by Nuffic to fund mid-career professionals from eligible developing countries to study at Dutch higher education institutions. Funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
• MENA Scholarship Programme Regionally-focused scholarship programme supporting professionals from the Middle East and North Africa to undertake short courses at Dutch institutions of higher education.
• Global Citizen Network Network for schools and educators across primary, secondary, and vocational education tiers to access tools, training, and a community of practice around global citizenship education.
• Quickscan Internationalisering Online self-assessment instrument for Dutch schools and mbo institutions to benchmark their internationalisation maturity and surface actionable improvement steps.
• Internationalisation at Home Programme framework and supporting advisory services helping Dutch higher education institutions embed international and intercultural dimensions into on-campus curricula for non-mobile students.
• Stayrates research Annual research output measuring the proportion of international graduates from Dutch higher education who remain in the Netherlands after completion, used by policymakers and institutions.
• Study in NL Online information platform serving prospective international students with Dutch higher education programme information, application guidance, and practical information about studying in the Netherlands.
• WilWeg Online portal providing lesson materials, partner-finding tools, and practical guidance for primary, secondary, and mbo internationalisation activities.
• Erasmus+ / international mobility advisory Advisory and coordination services supporting Dutch educational institutions in participating in EU mobility and partnership programmes including Erasmus+.

Quantifiable outcome

• 49,000 diploma evaluations issued per year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• EURESmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2027European employment services network. Starting February 2027, Nuffic will collaborate with EURES to provide services to international graduates seeking employment in the Netherlands, initially focusing on information provision.
• Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (OCW)coreOthersPrimary government funder and principal client. Nuffic receives core funding from OCW to execute its public mission of internationalizing Dutch education.
• Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (BZ)coreOthersGovernment funder supporting international development and scholarship programs. Nuffic administers scholarship programs on behalf of the ministry.
• European CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNuffic collaborates with the European Commission on Erasmus+ program administration and other European education initiatives.
• ENIC-NARICcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational network for recognition of qualifications. Nuffic serves as the Dutch ENIC-NARIC bureau for credential evaluation.
• IDW (Internationale Diplomawaardering)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch expertise center for international credential evaluation, collaborating on recognition standards and procedures.
• DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman counterpart organization for academic exchange, collaborating on mobility and recognition matters.
• Campus FrancemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench agency for higher education and international student services, partner in credential recognition.
• ACA (Academic Cooperation Association)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean association promoting academic cooperation, of which Nuffic is an active member.
• UWVmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDutch Employee Insurance Agency. Partnering with Nuffic and EURES to support international graduates in finding employment in the Dutch labor market.
• Study in NLmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial platform for studying in the Netherlands, promoting Dutch higher education to international students.
• Erasmus+coreGTM or Marketing PartnerEU program for education, training, youth, and sport. Nuffic provides information and support for Erasmus+ mobility programs in the Netherlands.
• Erasmus University RotterdammajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity collaborating with Nuffic on research into international student well-being and integration support programs.
• Utrecht UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for multilingualism research. Collaborating on round table discussions about leveraging home languages in English lessons at primary schools.
• NBC NieuwegeinminorOthersConference venue provider for the annual 'Samen leren, klaar voor de wereld' conference for education professionals.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service): Germany's national agency for international academic exchange and cooperation. Directly comparable to Nuffic in mission — administering scholarships, supporting international student mobility, and coordinating programmes on behalf of the German government.
• British Council: UK organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities, including international student promotion and English-language programmes. Comparable to Nuffic as a government-backed body promoting internationalisation of education and cross-border mobility.
• Campus France: French national agency promoting higher education and managing international student services. A listed Nuffic partner offering the same combination of credential recognition, study-in-France promotion, and scholarship administration.
• IDW (Internationale Diplomawaardering): Dutch expertise centre for international credential evaluation. Listed Nuffic partner with overlapping mission in diploma recognition, making it a direct peer in the credential evaluation segment.
• Academic Cooperation Association (ACA): European association promoting academic cooperation and internationalisation of higher education. Listed Nuffic partner with overlapping mission in cross-border academic collaboration and policy advocacy.

Broad incumbents

• Erasmus+ (European Commission): EU programme for education, training, youth, and sport mobility. While not an organisation, Erasmus+ is a strategic peer ecosystem in which Nuffic operates as the Dutch national coordinator, sharing comparable objectives of cross-border student mobility.
• Fulbright Program: Flagship US international educational exchange programme. Comparable to Nuffic in administering government-funded scholarships and academic exchange, though embedded within the broader US State Department framework.
• EPFL / ETH (Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology): Major European higher education institutions with extensive international student programmes and credential recognition infrastructure. Listed as a broad incumbent that operates overlapping internationalisation functions at institution level.

Regional players

• Education New Zealand: New Zealand government agency for international education. Comparable to Nuffic in promoting outbound and inbound student mobility, managing scholarship programmes, and coordinating with education institutions, but operating in a different geography.
• UAF (University Assistance Fund): Dutch foundation supporting refugee students and students with migration backgrounds in higher education. Operates in a neighbouring segment of the Dutch internationalisation landscape with overlapping student-support functions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/europeesplatform
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nuffic
• Xx.com/epnuffic

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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