Study in the Netherlands
If that doesn’t convince you, nothing will.
1. Wide range of English programmes
Dutch universities offer the largest number of English-taught programmes in continental Europe. About 2,000 programmes are taught entirely in English.
Also, 95% of the Dutch speak English, so it’s easy to communicate in daily life.
2. Good value for your money
The quality of Dutch higher education is well-recognised. The tuition fees and cost of living are considerably lower than in English-speaking countries.
Also, there are lots of scholarship opportunities.
The Dutch teaching style is interactive and student-centred. You will develop valuable skills such as analysing, solving practical problems and creative thinking.
3. Big international community
Holland’s many international students come from more than 160 different countries. Dutch society is diverse and inclusive. It is strongly connected to other cultures, the business community and the world. The Dutch are open-minded and direct, so it is easy to meet them and exchange ideas.
Read the stories of international students in Holland.
4. Great place to live
Holland is one of the safest countries in the world, according to the 2018 Global Peace index and belongs to the top 10 happiest countries in the world. Read more about the good Dutch standard of living in the OECD’s Better Life Index.
Holland has a rich history with historic cities and the highest museum density in the world.
Discover the most beautiful places in Holland.
Also, Holland is the gateway to Europe! In just three hours you can be in Paris. London and Berlin are just a five or six hour train ride away.
5. Excellent career opportunities
Holland is the 18th largest economy in the world. Some of the world’s biggest multinationals, including Philips, Heineken, KLM, Shell, ING and Unilever, are Dutch. Holland is a world leader in many areas of expertise, including agriculture, water management, art & design, logistics and sustainable energy.
The Dutch government wants to attract knowledge and retain talent. International graduates can therefore apply for an orientation year. This is a residence permit of one year to find a job, or start a business within three years of graduation. Join our NL Alumni network to increase your chances on the job market.
Still not convinced?
Radboud University, Nijmegen – Best Tradtional University.
Vrije University – Amsterdam.
Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences – Apeldoorn & Amsterdam.
The Hague University of Applied Sciences
Amsterdam University on campus.
Amsterdam University of Applied sciences
Hanze University Study group
Please visit Students from EU or Denmark
The tuition fees depends on the Universities and study programs.
For the Bachelor foundation and pre- masters program in year approx. 13500 Euro .
The Bachelor program in Business about 8500 Euro per year. And for the IT and Engineering Bachelor program about 11000 Euro per year.
For the MBA and Masters Program about 11000 Euro per.
For the precise information , please contact us.
1.You can find a job
2. You can continue your studies.
3. You probably heard about the Orientation Year visa which gives an opportunity to non-EU students to start their own company or to find a job.
With the Orientation Year visa you have free access to the Dutch labour market for 1 extra year after you finished your degree. To be qualified for this visa you have to meet a number of conditions. You can find the more information here Extra one year application
Study at university or university of applied sciences
Costs
This application costs € 207.
Steps in the application procedure
1. Submit application and payment
To travel to the Netherlands, you need a provisional residence permit (mvv). The mvv is a sticker that the Dutch representation places in the passport. In some cases, you do not need an mvv.
Do you not need an mvv? Please click the tab Without mvv.
Only the recognised educational institution can submit the application for a residence permit for study. A recognised educational institution has made an agreement with the IND and is listed in the Public Register of Recognised Sponsors.
The educational institution applies for the mvv and the residence permit at the same time. Your educational institution uses the application form. The forms are at the bottom of this page. The educational institution sends the application to the IND.
The IND collects the fees of the application from your educational institution.
2. Receipt and check application
Your educational institution will get a confirmation letter once the IND has received the application. The confirmation letter states the date the IND has received the application. It also states the period within which the IND makes a decision. The IND will then check to see if your application is complete.
My IND and Message Box (Berichtenbox)
Follow your application in My IND. Did you register with the Message Box (Berichtenbox) for mail from IND? And did you enter your e-mail address? Than you will receive an e-mail from the Berichtenbox when you have new mail from IND.
3. Decision
The IND checks whether you and your educational institution meet all the conditions required for the residence permit. The IND has to make a decision within a period of 60 days.
Negative decision
If you or your educational institution do not meet the conditions, you will not get an mvv and a residence permit. This decision is given in the formal decision. The IND sends the decision to your educational institution. You or your educational institution can register an objection against this decision.
Positive decision
If you and your educational institution meet all the conditions, you will get an mvv and a residence permit. Your educational institution receives a letter with the decision. The IND also informs the Dutch representation.
4. Collect mvv
You collect the mvv from the Dutch representation that your educational institution has filled in on the application form.
You have 3 months to collect the mvv. Please make an appointment for this with the representation. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months on the day you get the mvv.
You have to provide your biometric information upon collecting the mvv.
5. Travel to the Netherlands
Once you have collected your mvv, you can travel to the Netherlands. The mvv is valid for 90 days. The validity is shown on the mvv sticker. The mvv sticker shows 2 dates:
Effective date: as of this date the mvv is valid.
End date: as of this date the mvv is no longer valid.
The mvv allows you to travel within the Schengen Area.
Working while studying in the Netherlands
Welcome to the Netherlands! In the Netherlands there are rules if you want to work alongsideyour studies.
Are you from the EU/EEA or Switzerland?
If you are from the EU/EEA or Switzerland you are free to
work without restrictions. You do not need a work permit and
there are no restrictions regarding working hours, other than the
restrictions and rules stipulated by Dutch law in the Working
Hours Act (ATW).
Are you from outside Europe?
If you are not from the EU/EEA or Switzerland, there are
some restrictions if you want to work alongside your
studies. Your employer has to provide you with a personal work
permit. You can only work if you have this specific work permit
and can either work for a maximum of 16 hours a week during the
year, or fulltime during the months of June, July and August.
Work permit application
Your employer has to apply for your work permit (TWV)
at least 5 weeks prior to the start of your employment.
The application is free of charge. You cannot apply for the
permit yourself, but you can ask your employer for a copy.
The organization that issues work permits is called the
Employee Insurance Agency (UWV).
The TWV is issued exclusively for the type of work and the
employer mentioned on the document itself. If your
employer was not issued a work permit for you or if you
work for more hours than allowed, then you are working
illegally. The Inspectorate SZW carries out inspections to
check whether work permits were issued. If they were not
issued this constitutes illegal employment, which is a
violation of the Foreign Nationals Employment Act (Wav)
and punishable with severe fines for your employer.
In case of an infringement, the Inspectorate SZW contacts
the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND). The
IND will contact the educational institute where you are
studying to monitor your study progress. You need to
obtain at least 50% of the required credits for each
academic year to maintain your residence permit. You can
find more information about the conditions for your
residence permit at www.ind.nl/en/study.
Internship
If you are studying at a Dutch higher educational institution and
you want to do an internship which is relevant to or a part of your
study programme, you do not need a work permit. Instead your
host institution, your internship employer and you need to sign
an internship agreement. You can find a standard internship
agreement here.
Work on a self-employed basis
In combination with your studies, you are allowed to work in the
Netherlands as a self-employed individual, as long as you
continue to meet the requirements for your residence
permit for study. There is no limit to the amount of hours
that you are allowed to work as a self-employed individual. Also,
you do not need a work permit. For more information you can
visit the website of the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (KVK).
If you apply through us for Foundation program, then most of them are free of charge.
For the Bachelor and Masters degree program we have 700 Euro as a service charge.