Smart paths and technical power to the ideal study

Landelijk Centrum Studiekeuze

The result

Together with the team at Landelijk Centrum Studiekeuze, we improved the user experience of Studiekeuze123.nl, increased technical stability, and developed new functionalities tailored to the needs of over 150,000 unique visitors per month. A major step was the introduction of a new study choice route: visitors can now explore programs based on a future career or profession. This addition supports students who are still exploring, encourages broader orientation, and helps them make more informed decisions. The result is a clear and accessible website that genuinely supports young people in one of the most important decisions of their lives.

The challenge

Choosing a study program has never been more challenging. With over 3,200 higher education programs, students quickly lose overview. Studiekeuze123.nl, from Landelijk Centrum Studiekeuze, helps students, parents, and counselors navigate this process. Their main tool is studiekeuze123.nl, the largest and most objective study choice platform in the Netherlands. Although the platform had a solid foundation, it required a thorough technical, content, and functional overhaul. They specifically sought a partner who could strategically advise on improvements and innovations, preparing the platform for the future.

150000+

website visitors per month

10%

of the users use the platform weekly

2,5min

average engagement time per active user

About Landelijke Centrum Studiekeuze

Landelijk Centrum Studiekeuze supports not only students but also parents, counselors, mentors, educational institutions, and other professionals in the field of study choice. As an independent foundation, it collects, distributes, and provides data and information on higher education and study selection. By offering reliable and comparable information, it aims to ensure that every student has the opportunity to find a program that suits them.

After developing the corporate website lcsk.nl, Harborn won the public tender to further develop and maintain studiekeuze123.nl. Together, we ensure the platform remains an accessible, innovative, and reliable guide in the study choice process.

Continuous improvement

We work closely with the LCSK team. Communication is direct: their staff regularly visit the Harborn office, and we hold weekly meetings to discuss improvements and next steps. Even now, after multiple projects have gone live, we continue to refine the platform based on data and insights from user tests conducted with the target audience at major events. This ensures the platform continues to meet the needs of its users.

Technology as a foundation for growth

Every project starts with an ideation session to explore goals, needs, and potential solutions. Technical stability was a priority from the start. During peak periods, such as the National Student Survey in may, the site must run flawlessly, which it does. The platform was also developed according to the latest WCAG guidelines, making it accessible to all visitors, regardless of ability or situation.

From searching to finding

The revamped Studiekeuze123 website combines content innovation with technical strength. User tests and measurable results show that users notice the difference. Students and parents find the right information faster, for example through the updated open days module or the entirely new careers functionality. This feature caters to students who are still exploring: instead of starting with a study or institution, they can begin with an interest in a specific profession and discover which programs match that career. This approach encourages broader exploration and more conscious decision-making.

With this expansion, Studiekeuze123.nl offers a more inclusive approach to study choice that reflects the diversity of its audience. The improved structure and search functionality provide clarity and guidance in a process that is often overwhelming.

In the coming period, we will continue developing smart matching, automated orientation tests, and enhanced search functionality to ensure the platform remains the leading guide for anyone making study choices.

Technologies:

PHP
HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Laravel Framework
Elasticsearch
MySQL database

Visit the LCSK website

Visit the studiekeuze123 website

Lucia

Delivery Manager

Do you want a digital platform that truly makes a difference for your audience?

Inspired by this case and looking for a website that connects people, skills, or services? Harborn can help. For questions or advice, feel free to contact Lucia, the project lead for this case.

+31 10 436 50 50 lucia.langedijk@harborn.com