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 analyzing, and solving the problems related to fields 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.

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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	Minimum Educational Requirement	Minimum Required Percentage	IELTS/PTE/TOEFL Score	Backlogs Information	Other Standardized Tests
Bachelors	12 Years of Education (10+2)/ 10+3 years of diploma	60%	Overall, 5.5 in each band	Up to 10 backlogs (some private hospital universities may accept more)	NA
Masters (MS/MBA)	3/4 Years of Graduate Degree	60%	Overall, 6.5 with no band less than 6

Top Universities in Netherlands

 

Universities	QS Rank 2024
Delft University of Technology	=47
University of Amsterdam	53
Utrecht University	=107
Eindhoven University of Technology	=124
Leiden University	=126
University of Groningen	139
Wageningen University & Research	=151
Erasmus University Rotterdam	=176
Erasmus University Rotterdam	207
University of Twente	210

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. 
Courses offered in the following fields. 

• Health care 
• Accounting 
• Engineering 
• Law 
• Social science 
• Computer science 
• Arts 

Best courses for international students

• Engineering 
• Fashion 
• Business and Finance
• Agricultural 
• Philosophy 
• Liberal arts 
• Sciences 
• Sports management 

Bachelor's degree courses 

• Environmental studies 
• Finance 
• Engineering 
• Business 
• International relations

Engineering Specializations

• Aerospace engineering 
• Chemical engineering 
• Civil engineering 
• Biomedical engineering 
• Electrical engineering

Specialized Courses:

• Social media
• Archaeology
• Management 
• Healthcare 
• Economics 
• Political science 

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

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.

Intakes	Study Program	Admission deadlines
Fall	Undergraduate and Postgraduate	September
Spring	Undergraduate and Postgraduate	February

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

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 Study Options	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

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.

Intakes	Study Program	Admission deadlines
Fall	Undergraduate and Postgraduate	September
Spring	Undergraduate and Postgraduate	February

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 enrollment 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

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.

Benefits of Studying in Netherlands for International Students

Higher Study Options	Part-time work duration allowed	Post-study work permit	Can departments work full-time?	Is schooling free for department children	PR option available for post-study and work
Bachelors	16 Hours per week	1 year	No	No	No
Masters (MS/MBA)		2 years

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.

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
Tilburg University	€3,000 - €5,000
Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships	Complete Tution Fee
Maastricht University NL High Potential Scholarships	€13,260

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• Free Counseling: Free Counseling on university and course selection.
• Campus Ready Program: Fly to the Netherlands with the best and ideal course. 
• Course Recommendation: Y-Path gives the best suitable ideas about your study and career options.
• Coaching: Y-Axis offers IELTS live classes to help students clear with high scores.  
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