Study in the Netherlands – Key Information for Students
The Netherlands is a top destination for international students, known for its world-class education system, affordable tuition fees, and diverse cultural environment. Here’s everything students need to know before applying:
1. Why Study in the Netherlands?
✅ Globally Recognized Universities – Home to top-ranked universities like the University of Amsterdam, TU Delft, and Erasmus University Rotterdam.
✅ Affordable Education – Lower tuition fees compared to other European countries.
✅ English-Taught Programs – Over 2,000 courses available in English.
✅ Multicultural Environment – A welcoming atmosphere for international students.
✅ Excellent Career Opportunities – Post-study work visa options and strong job market connections.
2. Top Universities in the Netherlands
🎓 University of Amsterdam
🎓 Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)
🎓 Leiden University
🎓 Utrecht University
🎓 Erasmus University Rotterdam
🎓 Wageningen University & Research
3. Study Visa Requirements for the Netherlands
📌 Admission Letter – From a recognized Dutch university.
📌 Proof of Funds – At least €14,500 per year for living expenses.
📌 Health Insurance – Mandatory for all students.
📌 Valid Passport – Must be valid for the duration of the stay.
📌 Visa Application – Apply through the Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND).
4. Tuition Fees & Scholarships
💰 Bachelor’s: €6,000 – €15,000 per year
💰 Master’s: €8,000 – €20,000 per year
💰 Scholarships: Orange Tulip Scholarship, Holland Scholarship, Erasmus+
5. Work Opportunities for Students
👨💻 Part-Time Jobs – Up to 16 hours per week during studies.
🎓 Post-Study Work Visa – 1-year “Orientation Year Visa” to find a job after graduation.
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university or higher professional education
Requirements
- You meet the general requirements that apply to everyone.
- You have proof of registration or temporary proof of registration as a student at a university or institute of higher professional education (in Dutch: hoger beroepsonderwijs or HBO).
- Your study programme is accredited: this means that it has been recognised by Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders or NVAO (in the Netherlands) or the European Quality Assurance Register for Higher Education or EQAR (Europe).
- Your educational institution is a sponsor recognised by the IND.
- You will enrol on a full-time study programme.
- You meet the income requirements.
- Every year you make enough progress in your studies. This means that you obtain at least 50% of the credits for each study year.
Assessment of study progress
Your educational institution assesses your progress and lets you know if you have obtained enough credits. Is your study progress insufficient? Then your educational institution must assess whether you have good reasons. The educational institution does this by checking against the Higher Education and Research Act (WHW). Do you not have good reasons for insufficient study progress? Then the educational institution must report this to the IND. After that, the IND assesses whether you still meet the requirements for study.
Do you want to know more about your study progress? And how the educational institution assesses this? Then contact your educational institution.
Preparatory period
Does your educational institution require you to pass extra courses or to take a language test to be admitted to the study programme? Or do you need to prepare for a master’s degree programme after your bachelor’s degree (pre-master)? The student residence permit also gives you a right of residence in the Netherlands during a preparatory period. This preparatory period usually lasts 1 year. During this period you work on meeting the requirements of the study programme of your choice. After the preparatory period your educational institution determines if you meet the admission requirements. Do you not meet the requirements? Then the educational institution will deregister you at the IND.
Requirement: MVV needed
According to your answers, a provisional residence permit (in Dutch: MVV) is needed. Does an MVV exemption apply? Then select No MVV needed.
What is an MVV?
The MVV is an entry visa. This visa is intended for persons who want to stay in the Netherlands for more than 90 days. The MVV is a visa sticker (Type D) to be placed in your passport. With the MVV you can travel to the Netherlands and pick up your residence permit.
The MVV is a multiple-entry visa. Is your MVV still valid and have you not yet collected your residence permit? Then the MVV allows for you to enter the Netherlands more than 1 time.
