Netherlands

Reasons to Study in Netherlands

The Netherlands is a relatively small Western European country with 17 million people living on a territory that measures merely a 10th of the U.S. state of California. In higher education, the Netherlands is ranked seventh among 50 countries in the 2018 Ranking of National Higher Education Systems by the Universitas 21 network of research universities.

Higher education in the Netherlands is provided by three types of institutions. Government-funded institutions receive funding from the Ministry of Education, ‘Legal entities providing higher education’ which are not funded and Private-sector institutions. There are 36 higher professional education institutions and 14 universities, including the Open University.

Studying in the Netherlands is not that expensive, compared with other English-speaking countries such as the UK or US. Dutch higher education is subsidized by the government and tuition fees are relatively low. Many Dutch universities offer grants and scholarships that can reduce or fully cover the tuition fees of study programs.

Compared with other western European locations, the cost of living in the Netherlands is relatively low, you will need between €800 and €1,000 per month. As a student, you can also get discounts in many bars, restaurants, museums, and cinemas. You can get around town easily on a bicycle. This is not only typically Dutch, but also a cheap means of transportation. You should definitely ask for an ISIC Student Card to get many more benefits and discounts.

Depending on their nationality, students may work for up to sixteen hours a week with a work permit from their employer. Foreign students (non-EU/EEA/Swiss) with a valid residence permit are allowed to undertake paid full-time work in June, July, and August, or part-time work of no more than sixteen hours a week outside of the summer period.

Popular Universities in Netherlands