Students spend more time studying

Tuesday 22 May 2007

Students are spending more time on their studies, according to figures from the education inspectorate. First year university students spend 33 hours a week studying, up from 30.5 in 2005. Those attending HBO colleges manage 35 hours, up from 32.6.

Education minister Ronald Plasterk wants this increased to 36 hours a week.

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