Study in the Netherlands from India

What does it cost to study in the Netherlands?

EPA (public route): undergraduate (non-EU) tuition is €8,000–15,000/yr, postgraduate (non-EU) €11,000–20,000/yr, Universities of Applied Sciences €7,000–12,000/yr, the EU statutory rate is ~€2,700/yr, proof of funds ~€13,200/yr, and estimated cost of living ~€1,100/month. GAC (full-fee route): applied sciences (hbo, non-EU) tuition is €8,000–12,000/yr, private universities €10,000–20,000/yr, hospitality/specialist €11,000–16,000/yr, foundation/pathway €7,000–10,000/yr, proof of funds ~€13,000/yr, and estimated cost of living ~€1,100–1,500/month.

How does the student visa for the Netherlands work?

Non-EU students need an entry visa (MVV) and residence permit, which the university/institution applies for on the student's behalf; applicants must show proof of funds of approximately €13,200/yr (EPA route) or ~€13,000/yr (GAC route), arrange health insurance, and register with the municipality after arrival.

What English or language scores do you need?

Dutch is the official language, but most master's programmes are taught in English (EPA route), and English is the language of instruction across the applied-sciences/private programmes (GAC route); bachelor's typically requires IELTS 6.0–6.5 (or TOEFL for English-taught courses), and master's requires IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0, with GMAT required for some MBA/business programmes.

Can you work during and after your studies?

Non-EU students may work part-time with a permit during study (16 hours/week, or full-time in summer, per the GAC brochure), and graduates can stay on a 1-year Orientation Year (zoekjaar) visa to search for work, with a fast, employer-sponsored Highly Skilled Migrant work permit available and a Dutch degree recognised across the EU.

When are the intakes?

• September
• February

What do Indian students usually study there?

• Engineering & Technology
• Business & Economics
• Data Science & AI
• Design & Architecture
• Agriculture & Food
• Social Sciences
• Business & Management
• Hospitality & Tourism
• Engineering & ICT
• Design & Media
• Data Science
• Logistics & Trade

Which universities and cities are best known?

Universities

• University of Amsterdam
• Delft University of Technology
• Eindhoven University of Technology
• Utrecht University
• Erasmus University Rotterdam
• Leiden University
• Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
• The Hague University of Applied Sciences
• Hotelschool The Hague
• Fontys University of Applied Sciences
• Hanze University of Applied Sciences
• NHL Stenden University

Cities

• Amsterdam
• Rotterdam
• The Hague
• Utrecht
• Eindhoven
• Groningen
• Delft
• Leiden
• Leeuwarden