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Study in Netherlands

The complete path for international students: how to apply, documents, the student visa, real costs, scholarships and the best-value universities — in the order you'll need them.

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Study process

Your roadmap to studying in Netherlands

Read in order — each guide picks up where the last one ends.

1Study in the Netherlands as an International Student (2027 Guide)The complete roadmap for non-EU students: choosing English-taught programs, applying through Studielink, paying for it, getting the IND permit and settling in.Admissions · 7 min read
2How to Apply to Universities in the Netherlands (2027/28 Step-by-Step)Studielink, university portals, numerus fixus rules and the real September 2027 deadlines for visa students, with a timeline you can follow month by month.Admissions · 7 min read
3Netherlands University Admission Requirements for Non-EU Students (2027)Find out whether your school diploma or bachelor's degree qualifies for a Dutch research university or university of applied sciences, and what scores you need.Admissions · 6 min read
4Netherlands Student Visa (MVV) 2026/27: Requirements & StepsHow the Dutch MVV and student residence permit really work: your university applies, you prove 12 months of funds, then you collect the sticker at the embassy.Visa · 7 min read
5Documents for Studying in the Netherlands: Translation & LegalizationSworn translations, apostilles, MoFA legalisation and Nuffic diploma checks explained, with exact routes for Afghanistan, Pakistan and India.Documents · 6 min read
6Cost of Studying in the Netherlands for Non-EU Students (2026/27)Tuition from about €9,000 a year at some universities of applied sciences, rent, food, visa and insurance costs, and how much you must prove to the IND.Costs · 6 min read
7Scholarships in the Netherlands for International Students (2027/28)Which Dutch scholarships non-EU students can actually get for 2027/28, how much they pay, and the deadlines that fall months before normal applications close.Scholarships · 6 min read
8Studying in the Netherlands: Honest Pros and Cons for Non-EU StudentsEnglish-taught everything, a predictable visa and a one-year job-search permit, but also high non-EU fees, a housing shortage and money you must pay upfront.Student life · 6 min read
9English-Taught Programs in the Netherlands: Where to Find Them (2027)Which Dutch universities offer the most English-taught programs, what IELTS or TOEFL score you need, which test editions are refused and when Dutch matters.Language · 6 min read
10Work and Stay in the Netherlands After Graduation (2026 Rules)Student work limits, the one-year orientation year job-search permit, the €3,122 reduced salary threshold for graduates, start-up permits and permanent residence basics.Careers · 6 min read

Best-value universities

Top affordable universities in Netherlands

Low tuition for international students, strong programs taught in English — fees checked on each university's official site.

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University of Groningen: Tuition, English Programs & How to Apply (2027/28)

A research university founded in 1614 with one of the widest English-taught program lists in the Netherlands and non-EU bachelor fees from €14,400 for 2027/28.

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University of Twente: Tuition, English Programs & How to Apply (2027/28)

A technical university in Enschede where non-EU bachelor's fees start at €12,652 for 2027/28 and almost every program is taught in English.

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Saxion University: Tuition, English Programs & How to Apply (2027/28)

One of the cheapest Dutch options for non-EU students: €9,360 a year for bachelor's (2026/27), 17 English-taught bachelor's and two scholarships.

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HAN University of Applied Sciences: Tuition, Programs & How to Apply (2027)

HAN in Arnhem and Nijmegen charges non-EU students €9,320–€10,940 a year (2026/27), has no application fee and offers a scholarship that can continue after year one.

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Fontys University: Tuition, English Programs & How to Apply (2027)

Fontys offers 22 English-taught bachelor's in Eindhoven, Tilburg and Venlo, with non-EU fees of €10,210 or €13,080 a year (2026/27) and a February start for many programs.

🇳🇱 NetherlandsUniversities 5 min read
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Radboud University: Tuition, English Programs & How to Apply (2027/28)

A research university in Nijmegen with 14 English-taught bachelor's and 107 master's; non-EU fees vary by program, from €13,812 for the Psychology bachelor's in 2027/28.

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HZ University of Applied Sciences: Tuition, Programs & How to Apply (2027)

A small public university of applied sciences in Vlissingen and Middelburg with one flat non-EU fee of €9,893 a year (2026/27) and a focus on engineering, water and business.

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The Hague University of Applied Sciences: Tuition & How to Apply (2027)

THUAS offers 17 English-taught bachelor's in The Hague, Delft and Zoetermeer for €10,528 a year (2026/27), including 3-year fast-track options for VWO-level diplomas.

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Tilburg University: Tuition, English Programs & How to Apply (2027/28)

Tilburg University is a research university focused on economics, business, data science, law and social sciences, with non-EU bachelor's fees from €13,400 a year (2026/27).

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Erasmus University Rotterdam: Tuition, Programs & How to Apply (2027/28)

Erasmus University Rotterdam charges non-EU students €14,700 a year for most bachelor's in 2027/28 and has 69 English-taught master's, with deadlines that differ by school.

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