Study in the Netherlands
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- Get guidance built around your dream programs
- We've got you covered from test prep all the way to visa approval
- Boost your acceptance odds with strategies that actually work
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Quick Facts About the Netherlands
Why Study in the Netherlands?
A Year to Look for Work After You Graduate
If you complete your studies in the Netherlands, you can apply within 3 years for the orientation year residence permit. It is valid for one year and lets you look for a job or start a business, with free access to the Dutch labour market.
Master's Programmes in English, Many in One Year
English-taught programmes accept IELTS, TOEFL iBT, Pearson, Cambridge English and other tests. A master's at a research university takes at least one year (60 credits); engineering, mathematics, natural science and research master's take two.
Your University Applies for Your Residence Permit
For a degree at a university or university of applied sciences, only your educational institution can apply for your student residence permit. It contacts you to start the process once you enrol.
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Personalised University Shortlisting
We match you with universities that fit your profile, goals, and budget. No cookie-cutter lists. Just smart, data-backed recommendations based on your profile.
Expert SOP, LOR & Essay Support
Tell your story in a way that admissions teams can't ignore. Our experienced mentors help you showcase your achievements authentically and powerfully.
Scholarship & Funding Guidance
We'll help you discover scholarships, assistantships, and funding opportunities you qualify for, so you can make studying abroad more affordable.
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From your first university list to hitting submit, we're with you every step of the way. Organized, straightforward, and completely stress-free.
Personalised Netherlands Admissions Support
Get expert guidance through every step of your university application abroad, from building your profile to acing interviews.
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- Submit strong applications
- Stay on track with deadlines
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Costs & Funding
Cost of Living in the Netherlands
Rent, food and monthly budgets for students.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We help with university shortlisting, SOP and LOR guidance, IELTS or TOEFL preparation, scholarship applications and your student residence permit.
For students from outside the EU/EEA, average tuition is €9,000 to €20,000 a year for a bachelor’s and €12,000 to €30,000 for a master’s. Some institutions also charge an application fee of €75 to €100. Students spend an average of €1,000 to €1,500 a month on living costs.
For a university or hbo programme, the IND’s required amount is €1,130.77 a month. This figure is valid from 1 January to 31 December 2026.
Numerus fixus programmes, which have a fixed number of places, close on 15 January at 23:59 CET through Studielink, and you may apply to at most two of them a year. The general deadline for all other programmes is 1 May. Deadlines vary by institution, so check each programme you apply to.
Each university decides. To check whether your diploma qualifies, it consults Nuffic, the Dutch centre for recognising foreign qualifications, at no cost to you. The university makes the final decision and can set extra requirements. You can also pay for your own written evaluation through IDW.
For an English-taught programme you need an English test. Institutions generally accept IELTS, TOEFL iBT, Pearson, Cambridge English, LanguageCert and TOEIC, and each programme sets its own minimum score.
For a stay longer than 90 days you need a residence permit (VVR) and, depending on your nationality, an entry visa (MVV). Your institution applies for the permit. Once the IND approves it, you apply for the MVV at the Dutch embassy or consulate in your home country.
Yes. Within 3 years of completing your studies in the Netherlands, you can apply for the orientation year residence permit. It is valid for one year and gives you free access to the Dutch labour market while you look for work or start a business.