Netherlands

Why Study inNetherlands?

English-Taught Programs: Over 2,000+ bachelor’s and master’s programs taught entirely in English.
Top-Ranked Universities: Institutions like Delft University of Technology, University of Amsterdam, and Leiden University are globally recognized.
Affordable Tuition & Living: Lower costs compared to the UK, USA, or Australia.
Innovative & Student-Centric Education: Strong focus on group work, research, and practical learning.
High Employability: Great post-study work options and strong industry connections.
Safe, Internationally Friendly & Culturally Rich: Ranked among the world’s safest and most liveable countries.

University	Known For
Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)	Engineering, Architecture, Robotics
University of Amsterdam (UvA)	Business, Law, Social Sciences
Leiden University	Humanities, International Law, Politics
Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)	Engineering, Design, AI
Wageningen University & Research (WUR)	Agriculture, Environmental Science, Food Tech
Erasmus University Rotterdam	Economics, Business, Health Policy
Utrecht University	Life Sciences, Psychology, Education

📚 Top Programs for International Students

Field	Popular Programs
Engineering & Technology	Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Sustainable Energy
Computer Science & IT	Data Science, AI, Software Engineering
Business & Economics	Finance, Management, Supply Chain, Marketing
Environmental Science & Sustainability	Climate Change, Ecology, Water Management
Life Sciences & Public Health	Biomedicine, Public Health, Molecular Sciences
Social Sciences & Psychology	Sociology, Psychology, International Development
Law & International Relations	European Law, Human Rights, Diplomacy
Art & Design	Architecture, Visual Arts, Game Design

📅 Intakes & Application Timeline

Intake	Months	Application Period
Main Intake	September	October – May (some deadlines as early as Jan)
Secondary Intake	February	August – November (fewer courses available)

Intake

Months

Application Period

Main Intake

September

October – May (some deadlines as early as Jan)

Secondary Intake

February

August – November (fewer courses available)

✅ Most programs start in September – early application is key for scholarships and housing.

💸 Tuition Fees & Cost of Living

📌 Living costs include housing, food, transport, health insurance, and personal expenses.

🎓 Scholarships for International Students

Scholarship	Offered By	Coverage
Holland Scholarship	Dutch Govt.	€5,000 for 1st year of study
Orange Tulip Scholarship (OTS)	Nuffic + Dutch Universities	Partial or full tuition
Erasmus+	EU Program	Tuition + living (for exchange or joint programs)
University Scholarships	Varies	TU Delft, UvA, Leiden, Erasmus all offer merit-based scholarships

🛂 Visa & Post-Study Work

Visa Type: MVV + Residence Permit (facilitated by the university)
Work While Studying: Up to 16 hours/week or full-time in summer (with a permit)
Post-Study Stay: Apply for 1-year Orientation Year Visa (Zoekjaar) to find work
Path to PR: After 5 years of stay (study + work), you may apply for permanent residency

✅ Admission Requirements

💼 Career Opportunities

High demand in fields like AI, Green Tech, Engineering, Logistics, and Healthcare
Home to major companies: Philips, Shell, ASML, Unilever, Booking.com
English-friendly work culture, though Dutch helps for long-term jobs