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About NETHERLANDS

Why Study in Netherlands?

  • 71 QS World Ranking Universities

  • One year of post-study work visa

  • 99% Student Visa acceptance rate

  • Tuition Fees €8000 - €40,000 EUR/academic year

  • Scholarship worth 2,500 – 6,000 EUR per year

  • Get a Visa in 30 to 120 Days

 

Why Apply for Netherlands student visa?

  • The Netherlands is one of the top study options for international students. The education system in the Netherlands is highly professional. The courses mainly focus on analysing and solving the problems related to their field of learning.

  • The Netherlands is the place for many short-term and long-term courses. More than 1500 short-term and 400 long-term courses and specializations are available in Netherlands universities. Every year, more than 5000 Indian students migrate to the Netherlands to study various courses.

  • International students can benefit, as all the Netherlands programs are taught in English. The country is reputed for astronomy, medicine, science, management, agricultural sciences, and civil engineering courses.

  • International students can apply for a Netherlands student visa, either a short-term visa or a long-term visa, based on the course duration. The country also permits international students to work while studying to manage their daily expenses.

 

Language requirement to study in the Netherlands

Study programs are available in English for postgraduate and PhD courses. More than 90% of inhabitants here speak the English language. A minimum level of English language proficiency is required to study here. The test scores accepted by universities in the Netherlands:

  • TOEFL

  • IELTS

 

Educational Requirements to Study in the Netherlands

Higher Study Options - Bachelors - Minimum Educational Requirement - 12 Years of Education (10+2) / (10+3) years of diploma, Minimum Required Percentage - 60%, IELTS/PTE/TOEFL Score - Overall, 5.5 in each band, Backlogs Information - Up to 10 backlogs (some private hospital universities may accept more)

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Masters (MS/MBA) - Minimum Educational Requirement - 3/4 Years of Graduate Degree, Minimum Required Percentage - 60%, IELTS/PTE/TOEFL Score - Overall, 6.5 with no band less than 6

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Top Universities in Netherlands

  • Delft University of Technology

  • University of Amsterdam

  • Utrecht University

  • Eindhoven University of Technology

  • Leiden University

  • University of Groningen

  • Wageningen University & Research

  • Erasmus University Rotterdam

  • Erasmus University Rotterdam

  • University of Twente

 

Best Courses to Study in the Netherlands

Netherlands universities offer 1700 plus bachelor's and master's degree courses for domestic and international students. Based on your field of study, you can select any course. 

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Courses offered in the following fields. 

  • Health care 

  • Accounting 

  • Engineering 

  • Law 

  • Social science 

  • Computer science 

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Best courses for international students

  • Engineering 

  • Fashion 

  • Business and Finance

  • Agricultural 

  • Philosophy 

  • Liberal arts 

  • Sciences 

  • Sports management 

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Bachelor's degree courses 

  • Environmental studies 

  • Finance 

  • Engineering 

  • Business 

  • International relations

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Engineering Specializations

  • Aerospace engineering 

  • Chemical engineering 

  • Civil engineering 

  • Biomedical engineering 

  • Electrical engineering

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Specialized Courses:

  • Social media

  • Archaeology 

  • Management 

  • Healthcare 

  • Economics 

  • Political science 

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Best courses in the Netherlands: Courses are in high demand


Most international students choose finance, business, engineering, and environmental studies courses.  

  • Master of Business and Finance

  • Master in Science

  • Master in Engineering

  • Master in Philosophy

  • Master in Liberal Arts

  • Master in Sports Management

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Netherlands universities offer regular classroom-based education and online and distance education facilities for students. 
 

Universities teach English medium programs in the Netherlands 

  • University of Amsterdam. 

  • Utrecht University

  • Delft University of Technology

  • Leiden University
     

Intakes in Netherlands

The Netherlands accepts 2 study intakes: fall and spring. International students seeking to enroll in Netherlands universities can select their preferred intake.

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Intakes / Study Program / Admission deadlines

Fall - Undergraduate and Postgraduate - September 

Spring - Undergraduate and Postgraduate - February

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The university intake varies depending on the course of study and duration. The following table shows the Netherlands intakes for graduate and master's degree courses.

Higher Study Options / Duration / Intake Months / Deadline to Apply

Bachelors - 3 - 4 Years, Sep (Major) & Feb (Minor), 6-8 months before the intake month

Masters (MS/MBA) - 2 Years, Sep (Major) & Feb (Minor), 6-8 months before the intake month

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Student accommodation and living costs

Accommodation costs, such as rental rates, are low when compared to other European countries. When choosing to study here, students must consider living costs, including food, transportation, and social activities. This will come to 870 - 1200 Euros per month.

 

Higher Options to Study

Average Tuition Fee per Year

Visa Fee

Living Expenses for 1 Year/Proof of funds for 1 year

Bachelors

9000 Euros and above

207 Euros

11,400 Euros

Masters (MS/MBA)

 

 

Working with a residence permit in the Netherlands

International students with a residence permit can work in the Netherlands, provided it is related to their course. Students can work 25 hours a week during the program and full-time during vacation breaks.

 

Netherlands Student Visa Requirements

You will need a Provisional Residence Permit (MVV) – an entry visa (or provisional residence permit) for long-term and short-term study courses.

If you stay in the country for over three months, you must apply for a residence permit (VVR) apart from your entry visa. This is like a study visa that permits you to stay for your course. It can be extended if required for an additional three months.

  • Must have completed visa application form

  • All the academic transcripts of past academics

  • Travel and medical insurance policy copies

  • Dutch university acceptance letter

  • Complete study plan – having full details about the previous academics and future study interests.

  • Visa application fee payment details

 

Netherlands Student Visa Eligibility

  • Must have cleared any English language proficiency Test, IELTS/TOEFL, with a minimum score.

  • Academic transcripts of previous academics

  • Proof of enrolment at Netherlands University

  • Proof of sufficient financial funds to manage the studies in the Netherlands

 

Benefits of studying in Netherlands

The Netherlands is the ideal place for international students to study. There are many renowned universities and thousands of excellent courses, and education costs are quite affordable. 

  • The Netherlands is the place for famous, top-ranking universities

  • Cost of living and cost of study are affordable

  • Welcoming country

  • Excellent career growth

  • Work while studying

  • English is the widely spoken language

  • Settle in the Netherlands after completing your study

  • Home for many international organizations

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How to apply for a Netherlands Student Visa

Step 1: Check your eligibility to apply for the Netherlands Visa.
Step 2: Get ready with all the required documents.
Step 3: Apply for a Netherlands visa online.
Step 4: Wait for the approval status.
Step 5:  Fly to the Netherlands for your education.

 

Working while you study

Students from non-EU countries can work here during their studies if they have a work permit. The employer can apply for the permit on your behalf. International students can work up to ten hours a week during their course and full-time during vacations.

 

Higher Study Options

Bachelors - Part-time work duration allowed - 16 Hours per week / Post-study work permit - 1 year

Masters (MS/MBA) - Part-time work duration allowed - 16 Hours per week / Post-study work permit - 2 years

Can departments work full-time? - NO

Is schooling free for department children - NO

PR option available for post-study and work - NO

 

Netherlands Student Visa fee

  • Netherlands student visa costs range from €80 to €150 for a Schengen visa. While the visa fee costs around €35- €60 for students from Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Russia.

  • Long-term Netherlands student permit costs around €207 - €300.

  • If any document is missing/damaged, an additional sum of €142 - €180 will be charged.

 

Netherlands Student Visa processing time

Netherlands student visa processing may take up to 30 to 120 days. It may further get delayed if there are no appropriate documents. The Netherlands is the most welcoming country, with a student visa success rate of 98%. Netherlands study visas are issued at a faster pace. After applying for a visa, keep track of the status.

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Netherlands scholarships

University / Scholarship Amount (in EUR)

Orange Knowledge Programme in the Netherlands - € 2,500 - € 3,600

Leiden University - 3,000 - 5,000

Erasmus University Rotterdam - 5,000; 10,000 or 15,000

University of Twente - 3,000 - 5,000

Radboud University - 3,000 - 5,000

Utrecht University - 5,000; 10,000 or 15,000

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - 3,000 - 5,000

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