Study in Netherlands

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Netherlands

120K
International students
6
Happiness ranking
82.4%
Employment rate

Why study in the Netherlands

The land of windmills is becoming an increasingly attractive place for international students. From high-quality education, affordable tuition fees, and modern research facilities to friendly people, the Netherlands is an excellent choice to pursue your academic goals and start a new life.

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Popular programs

From Agricultural, Liberal arts, Sciences, and Engineering to Fashion and Sports Management, the English-taught courses in the Netherlands are some of the best in the world.

What sets the Netherlands apart

What sets the Netherlands apart

The Netherlands allows highly educated students to apply for a one-year residence permit. You can use this time to look for a job or set up a business. You can apply for this orientation year permit within 3 years of completing your studies. After a 5-year consecutive stay and meeting certain requirements, you will be eligible for permanent residency.

Student life

The Netherlands offers a very multicultural and inclusive environment for students. Its picturesque landscapes and helpful student associations make it an exciting study destination for international students. Everything you need to know to plan your student life in the Netherlands is below. Do check it out.

Min. wage per hour for part-time jobs

EUR 7.03 to EUR 14.06

Max. allowed part-time work hours

16 hours a week

Cost of living

  • Accommodation: EUR 1000 to 1500/month
  • Food: EUR 250 to 350/month
  • Transportation: EUR 80 to 100/month
  • Utilities: EUR 200 to 250/month
  • Health insurance: EUR 100 to 120/month

(Source: Numbeo as of Feb 2025)

Visa and work permit

Student visa

  • Eligibility: Enrolled in a recognised higher education institution in the Netherlands
  • Validity: Course duration + 3 months

Post-study work visa

  • Eligibility: Completion of bachelor's or above at a Dutch higher education institution
  • Validity: Up to 1 year

(Source: https://ind.nl/en as of Feb 2025)

Employment opportunities

  • Information Technology: High
  • Engineering: High
  • Healthcare: High
  • Finance and Business Services: Medium
  • Agriculture and Food Industry: Medium

The Netherlands is not the cycling destination of the world for no reason. There are twice as many bikes as there are cars in this country.
Close to 26% of the country is under sea level. They have dykes and dams to prevent flooding!
The Dutch are the tallest people in the world where the average height for men is 6 ft and women, is 5 ft 7 inches.
Amsterdam alone has 1700+ bridges and 165 canals.
There are more than 1000 windmills in the Netherlands. The Dutch electric trains run on 100% wind energy!
The country is also the largest producer of tulips in the world – making it one of the key contributors to the economy.
From the Van Gogh Museum to the Anne Frank House, the Netherlands is home to over 600 museums.
You’ll find that most houses by the canals are extremely narrow. This is because, back in the 17th century, the people of Amsterdam were taxed based on the width of their homes!

Most universities in the Netherlands will require proof of English language proficiency via IELTS, TOEFL or Cambridge English. However, this may vary based on the university.

Yes, once you stay in the country for 5 years, you can apply for PR. However, you will also need to meet certain requirements for the same, such as having adequate funds, clearing a civic integration exam, etc.

While this largely varies based on the course and university, you may have to spend an average of EUR 6000 - EUR 15,000 for a bachelor’s degree and EUR 8000 - EUR 20,000 for a master’s degree.


 

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