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Explore the aspects of student life in the Netherlands

Why Netherlands?

Find out why you should Study in The Netherlands

Study in The Netherlands

Find out how is it to be a student in The Netherlands

Types of universities

Differences between HBO and WO

Tuition Fees

How much do studies in the Netherlands Cost?

Scholarships

the best Scholarships for international students

Bachelor Degrees

Find the best bachelor programme for you in the Netherlands

Living in The Netherlands

Find out more about Student Life in The Netherlands

How to Apply

Find out how to apply to a Dutch University

Dutch Dental Care

Everything you need to know about Dental Care in The Netherlands

Student Health insurance

Find out the cheapest student health insurance in The Netherlands

Psychologist

Get Psychological Help Now, we have everything settled for you

Healthcare Allowance (Zorgtoeslag)

Find out more about healthcare allowance in the Netherlands

Dutch GP (thuisarts)

Learn more about General Practitioner in The Netherlands and find your doctor now

What is a incasso bureau

Avoid incassobureau collecting, manage your money responsible

Healthcare in The Netherlands

Learn everything you need to know about healthcare in the Netherlands

Housing Allowances

In the Netherlands, you are eligible for Huurtoeslag (Rent Allowance), find out what are the conditions before applying

Get Your First Bike in The Netherlands

You can have a cheap and refurbished bike delivered to your home

Trains in The Netherlands

Learn how to get around by train in the Netherlands

Hello Doc

Temporary medical help solution for students

Public Transport in Amsterdam

Find out the best ways to move around in Amsterdam

The Dutch Banking System

Learn why you need a Dutch Bank Account, and open one immediately

Public Transport in The Hague

The best ways to get around in The Hague

Urgent Medical Help

If your GP practice is closed and you are in need of medical help, there is a GP post in your city

Public Transport in Rotterdam

In Rotterdam, you can get around by bus, metro, tram and ferry.

Ov-chipkaart

Learn everything you need to know about using the OV-chipkaart in the Netherlands

Dutch Airports

A guide how to get to and from Airports when first arriving in the Netherlands

Resident Permit for Students

If you are a citizen of a European Union Member State you do not need to apply for a residence permit.

Move Around by Bike

Learn everything you need to know about biking in the Netherlands

International Students in The Netherlands

Learn everything about International Students community in The Netherlands

Registration/BSN

You have to register at your local municipality as an international student

DigiD

Learn what is a DigiD, why you need it, and how to get one.

Student Housing

Learn more about types of Student Housing in The Netherlands

PhD

If you are looking for a PhD programme this is what you need to know

How to find a house

For your convenience, we have listed the most important housing platforms and groups

Student Housing Advice

Learn how to avoid scammers, houses in bad condition, hidden fees, or problematic landlords.

Choose your Bank

Find out which bank is the best for students in the Netherlands

Dutch Job System

Learn everything about the Dutch job system before you start your job

Allowance Eligibility

As a student in the Netherlands, you are eligible for various allowances

Part-Time vs. Full-Time Jobs

Know what does it mean working part-time or full-time in the Netherlands

Work as a EU/Non-EU student

Learn everything about work permit in the Netherlands

Living Costs in The Netherlands

A student in the Netherlands spends on average €800 to €1200 a month.

Holiday Leave

When working in The Netherlands, (part-time or full-time) you are entitled to holiday leave

Master's Degrees

Find the best Master's Programme for you in the Netherlands

What is "Zoekjaar"?

An “Orientation Year Highly-Educated Persons” is a relatively new residence permit that highly-educated foreigners can apply

Manage Your Finances

if you study in Holland you need to learn to manage your finances

Taxes in The Netherlands

he Dutch tax office has various ways of collecting taxes, we will list them underneath for your convenience.

International Banking

Transfer and receive money from abroad quick and easy

Student Bank Account

Open your first dutch bank account

Green Rules

Given the fact that you will be living in a country where cannabis is highly tolerated, you should know about certain limitations

Driving License

Once you moved to study in The Netherlands, you can still use your driving license for a certain period of time.

Dutch Police

In the Netherlands, the same as in other countries, law enforcement is provided by the National Police Corps.

More than 100.000 study options directly available to you

Bachelor programs

Choose from more than 100.000 Bachelor programs at universities, colleges and schools worldwide.

Master programs

Choose from more than 100.000 Master programs at universities, colleges and schools worldwide.

PhD programs

Choose from more than 100,000 PhD programs at universities, colleges and schools worldwide.

Connect with our Student and Community Ambassadors

Our Student Ambassadors

Our Community Ambassadors

Being a Student Ambassador

Being a Community Ambassador

Soft-landing package

An unfamiliar environment can make anyone nervous. Add the peer pressure on students to that, and you have a recipe for disaster. It is important to take care of all your administrative tasks correctly and promptly. However, there is no need to panic, because our FREE Soft-landing package ensures that you will go through the mandatory course of action for international students in the right way. Consequently, all that is left for you to do is to enjoy life in the Netherlands to the fullest.

Find out More

Discover the Unique Network of International Students in the Netherlands

200.000+ International Students

45 Universities

Leading country for international education

2.100 Courses in English

Largest offer of English-taught programs

11 Student cities

The best cities for international students

Germany

22.584 Students in The Netherlands in 2019

China

4.574 Students in The Netherlands in 2019

Bulgaria

3.126 Students in The Netherlands in 2019

Belgium

3.620 Students in The Netherlands in 2019

Spain

2.695 Students in The Netherlands in 2019

France

2.759 Students in The Netherlands in 2019

3.383 Students in The Netherlands in 2019

Greece

2.947 Students in The Netherlands in 2019

Indonesia

1.402 Students in The Netherlands in 2019

India

2.648 Students in The Netherlands in 2019

Italy

4.814 Students in The Netherlands in 2019

Lithuania

1.152 Students in The Netherlands in 2019

Poland

1.621 Students in The Netherlands in 2019

Romania

2.937 Student in The Netherlands in 2019

USA

1.268 Students in The Netherlands in 2019

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