- Business
- Engineering
- Data
- International education
The Netherlands offers research universities and universities of applied sciences, with many English-taught programmes.
Study in Netherlands
Education system, qualification levels, undergraduate and postgraduate study, research degrees and available intakes.
The Netherlands offers research universities and universities of applied sciences, with many English-taught programmes.
Courses & Universities
Popular fields, university selection criteria, entry requirements, accreditation and course comparisons.
Popular focus areas in Netherlands
- Business
- Engineering
- Data
- International education
Admission Requirements
Academic qualifications, English language scores, SOP, LOR, CV, portfolio and other programme-specific criteria.
Admissions
Diploma equivalence, subject prerequisites, English proficiency and programme-specific criteria.
- Academic qualifications
- English language scores
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
- CV or résumé
- Portfolio, where applicable
Admission Application Process
Application portals, deadlines, documents, application fees, offers, deposits and acceptance.
- Step 5
Document Preparation
Prepare transcripts, passport, CV, SOP, references, language scores and financial records.
- Step 6
University Applications
Submit applications, track progress and respond to additional document requests.
- Step 7
Admission Offer & Acceptance
Review offer conditions, scholarships, deposits and acceptance deadlines.
Tuition Fees & Living Costs
Indicative tuition and living expenses, accommodation, insurance, travel and personal budgeting.
- Tuition fees
- Living expenses
- Accommodation
- Insurance
- Travel
- Personal budgeting
Indicative figures for Netherlands are shared during counselling and verified against current institution and official sources.
Scholarships & Education Loans
Eligible funding opportunities, university awards, lender requirements and financial documentation.
Student Visa Process
Visa category, application stages, funds, supporting documents, biometrics and interview requirements.
Student residence
The institution generally plays a key role in applying for the appropriate student residence permit.
We prepare a destination-specific checklist and review your supporting documents. The immigration authority makes the final decision.
Work While Studying
Student work conditions, restrictions, permitted activities and official guidance.
Work
Student employment has specific rules, including requirements that may apply to the employer. Eligible graduates can explore the orientation-year permit.
Check your own conditions
Post-Study Work Options
Graduate routes, eligibility, duration, application timing and limitations.
Graduate routes
Eligible graduates can explore the orientation-year permit.
Work Permits & Employment
Employer sponsorship, skilled worker categories, occupation requirements and job preparation.
Finding a job, receiving an employment offer and obtaining legal permission to work are different steps. We help you understand the employer and government process that applies in Netherlands.
Explore Work AbroadImmigration & Permanent Residency
Potential qualifying pathways, requirements, settlement rules and relevant official resources.
Immigration
Skilled employment may be possible through recognised-sponsor routes, including the highly skilled migrant scheme.
Official resources
Dependants & Family
Family eligibility, application procedures, financial requirements and work rights where applicable.
Dependant and family visa information is provided where eligible, based on the rules applicable to your programme and permit in Netherlands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about study, visas, work, funding and settlement.
Apply with GoAbroad Services
Country-specific enquiry form, appointment booking and next steps.
GoAbroad support for Netherlands
Institution selection, application documents, residence permit guidance and career pathway planning.
Information we keep current
- Student visa or residence permit category.
- Official government application link.
- Current work rights during study.
- Current graduate work route and eligibility.
- Main employment visa categories.
- Immigration and settlement routes.
- Language test acceptance requirements.
- Financial evidence and insurance requirements.
- Dependant rules.
- Application fees and government processing-time links.
- Date of last review and next review date.
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