Overview
The Netherlands is a country where stereotypes are the norm, but this makes
for a beautiful and very characteristic nation to study abroad in. The
Netherlands is also known as Holland. The Netherlands is the formal name of the
country. 'Holland' is the name of the western part of the country. The kingdom
of the Netherlands in North West Europe, on North Sea comprises' the
Netherlands and Antilles. The country is plain land with an average height of
11 meters above sea-level. Much of the land however, is below sea-level and is
protected by dykes, which extend to some 2400 km.
The Netherlands is a small, densely populated and highly developed country.
Amsterdam is its capital city. The Hague is the seat of Government. Rotterdam
and Utrecht are the other big cities. The country covers an area of 41,160 sq.
km., having population of 16.3 million. Dutch is their language. The rate of
literacy is hundred percent. Euro is the currency. The average summer temperature
is 17.4°C and the average winter temperature is 2.80°C
Amsterdam is its capital city. The Hague is the seat of Government. Rotterdam
and Utrecht are the other big cities. The country covers an area of 41,160 sq.
km., having population of 16.3 million. Dutch is their language. The rate of
literacy is hundred percent. Euro is the currency. The average summer temperature
is 17.4°C and the average winter temperature is 2.80°C
Twelve universities in the Netherlands are ranked in the 2008 THE - QS
World University Rankings, 11 of which appear in the Top 200, making education
in Holland one of the highest performing in the world today. Dutch higher
education programs have rightly secured a reputation for high quality and well
organized content. The Ministry of Education, Culture and Science has
responsibility for ensuring that programs meet the required international standards
World University Rankings, 11 of which appear in the Top 200, making education
in Holland one of the highest performing in the world today. Dutch higher
education programs have rightly secured a reputation for high quality and well
organized content. The Ministry of Education, Culture and Science has
responsibility for ensuring that programs meet the required international standards
The higher education system in the Netherlands consists of two distinct
types of institution: universities (universiteiten) and universities of
professional education (hogescholen); the former focus on research and teaching
from an academic point of view, while the latter aims to prepare students more
directly for the workplace.
types of institution: universities (universiteiten) and universities of
professional education (hogescholen); the former focus on research and teaching
from an academic point of view, while the latter aims to prepare students more
directly for the workplace.
International study abroad in the Netherlands is a little different than in
other countries. Most universities and other institutions do not offer a campus
environment so student life is often mixed with the life of the surrounding
town or city, rather than forming its own niche.
Student Visa Requirements
other countries. Most universities and other institutions do not offer a campus
environment so student life is often mixed with the life of the surrounding
town or city, rather than forming its own niche.
Student Visa Requirements
1. Student visa
application form.
application form.
2. Two Residence
Permit forms duly filled in with two passport size photographs and photocopy of
the passport attached.
Permit forms duly filled in with two passport size photographs and photocopy of
the passport attached.
3. A letter of
admission or invitation from an educational institution in Netherland.
admission or invitation from an educational institution in Netherland.
4. Confirmation of
payment of School fees (copy of payment receipt/pay order).
payment of School fees (copy of payment receipt/pay order).
5. Sponsoring letter,
including the sponsor’s Bank Statement/ Proof of financial support/scholarship
during the study in Netherland.
including the sponsor’s Bank Statement/ Proof of financial support/scholarship
during the study in Netherland.
6. Personal
income/bank statement (if applicable).
income/bank statement (if applicable).
7. Documentation of
accommodation in Netherland.
accommodation in Netherland.
8. Original/certified
birth certificate.
birth certificate.
9. Original/certified
marriage certificate (if applicable).
marriage certificate (if applicable).
10. Travel Itinerary
(do not purchase ticket until you receive information to the effect that permit
will be granted).
(do not purchase ticket until you receive information to the effect that permit
will be granted).
List of Universities
University of Amsterdam
VU University Amsterdam
VU University Medical Center
University College Amsterdam
University of Groningen
University Medical Center Groningen
Leiden University
Leiden University Medical Center
Maastricht University
University College Maastricht
Radboud University Nijmegen
University Medical Center St Radboud
Erasmus University Rotterdam
Tilburg University
University College Tilburg
University of Utrecht
University Medical Center Utrecht
University College Utrecht
Roosevelt Academy
Delft University of Technology
University of Technology
Eindhoven University of Technology
University of Technology
University of Twente
University of Technology and Social Sciences
Wageningen University
Open University
University for distant learning
University of Curaçao
Nyenrode Business Universiteit
University for Business Studies
Kampen Theological University
University for Protestant Theology
Kampen Theological University of the Reformed
Churches (Liberated)
Churches (Liberated)
University for Protestant Theology
Apeldoorn Theological University of the
Christian Reformed Churches
Christian Reformed Churches
University for Protestant Theology
University of Humanistic
Catholic University of Utrecht
University for Catholic Theology
University of Harderwijk
University of Franeker
University of Nijmegen
University of Theology and Pastorate
Degrees offered in Netherland
1. Bachelor Degree
2. Bachelor Degree (Hon’s)
3. Undergraduate Diploma
4. Master’s Degree
6. Doctoral Degree
7. Graduate Diploma
Semester Offer
1. Semester 1: September - October.
2. Semester 2: February – August.
Requirements for Bachelor's Program
A. Academic
1. At least 12 years
of education (HSC equivalent).
of education (HSC equivalent).
B. Language Proficiency
1. Most schools
require minimum overall band score of 6.0 in IELTS or Overall band score of 5.0
in IELTS.
require minimum overall band score of 6.0 in IELTS or Overall band score of 5.0
in IELTS.
C. Course Length
1. Bachelor Degree:
Approx. 3 years of full time study
Approx. 3 years of full time study
2. Bachelor Degree
(Hon’s): Approx. 4 years of full time study
(Hon’s): Approx. 4 years of full time study
Requirements for Master's Program
A. Academic
1. At least 15 years
of education.
of education.
B. Language Proficiency
1. Most schools
require minimum overall band score of 6.0 in IELTS or Overall band score of 5.5
in IELTS.
require minimum overall band score of 6.0 in IELTS or Overall band score of 5.5
in IELTS.
C. Course Length
1. In most of the Dutch
Universities it is 1 to 2 years of study.
Universities it is 1 to 2 years of study.
Subjects for Bachelor's & Master's Program
Arts, Education, Human Movement, Recreation
& Performance, Music, Psychology & Counseling, Social Sciences,
Accounting & Finance, Applied Economics, Hospitality, Tourism &
Marketing, Information Systems, Law, Management, BBA, MBA, Health Sciences,
Nursing, Architectural, Civil & Mechanical Engineering, Electrical &
Electronic Engineering, Computer Science & Mathematics, Biomedical &
Molecular Sciences, Asia & Pacific Studies, Communication, Community
Services, Aged Services, Public Advocacy & Action, Multidisciplinary
Degrees, Applied Physics, Chemical Sciences, Environmental Management &
Sciences, Food Sciences, Life Sciences, Environmental Safety & Risk
Engineering etc. Product Chemistry, Nutrition, Home and Institutional
Management (TE), Plant Biotechnology etc.
& Performance, Music, Psychology & Counseling, Social Sciences,
Accounting & Finance, Applied Economics, Hospitality, Tourism &
Marketing, Information Systems, Law, Management, BBA, MBA, Health Sciences,
Nursing, Architectural, Civil & Mechanical Engineering, Electrical &
Electronic Engineering, Computer Science & Mathematics, Biomedical &
Molecular Sciences, Asia & Pacific Studies, Communication, Community
Services, Aged Services, Public Advocacy & Action, Multidisciplinary
Degrees, Applied Physics, Chemical Sciences, Environmental Management &
Sciences, Food Sciences, Life Sciences, Environmental Safety & Risk
Engineering etc. Product Chemistry, Nutrition, Home and Institutional
Management (TE), Plant Biotechnology etc.
Expenses
A. Tuition Fees in Euro
(€).
(€).
1. University
education, Foundation Studies Cost: € 3,700 to € 4,000 for Five (5) months and
€ 7,000- € 8,000 for 10 months. (Such as university entrance, preparatory and
bridging courses)
€ 7,000- € 8,000 for 10 months. (Such as university entrance, preparatory and
bridging courses)
2. Bachelor's
programs
programs
a. Bachelor Degree:
€5,000 to €9,500 per year (such as courses in arts, business, economics and
law)
€5,000 to €9,500 per year (such as courses in arts, business, economics and
law)
b. Laboratory-based
Bachelor Degree: €10,000 to €16,000 a year (such as science and engineering
courses)
Bachelor Degree: €10,000 to €16,000 a year (such as science and engineering
courses)
3. Post graduate
programs
programs
a. Graduate Certificates/Graduate
Diplomas: €9000 to €16,000 per year
Diplomas: €9000 to €16,000 per year
b. Masters/Doctoral
Degree: €6,500 to €10,000 per year
Degree: €6,500 to €10,000 per year
4. MBA programs Cost:
€8 000 to €12,000 per year
€8 000 to €12,000 per year
B. Living & Other
Expenses in €
Expenses in €
1. A student spends
about €300 to €500 per week including food, clothing, transport, travel,
telephone etc.
about €300 to €500 per week including food, clothing, transport, travel,
telephone etc.
C. Accommodation Expense
in €
in €
1. Homestay or Farm
stay: €110 to €270 per week
stay: €110 to €270 per week
2. Hostels &
guest houses: €120 to €250 per week 3. Share accommodation: €110 to €160 per
week
guest houses: €120 to €250 per week 3. Share accommodation: €110 to €160 per
week
4. Rental
accommodation: €170 to €250 per person per week
accommodation: €170 to €250 per person per week
5. Boarding schools:
€120 to €275 per week
€120 to €275 per week
6. University
accommodation: €150 to €280 per week
accommodation: €150 to €280 per week
D. Health Insurance in €
1. International
students must have adequate arrangements for health insurance.
students must have adequate arrangements for health insurance.
2. Overseas Students
Health Cover (OSHC) insurance costs generally from €75 for three months.
Health Cover (OSHC) insurance costs generally from €75 for three months.
3. Students in
Netherland are responsible for their own accident and property insurance.
Netherland are responsible for their own accident and property insurance.
How to Apply to the University
1. Check with the
departments to see if there is a closing date for your application.
departments to see if there is a closing date for your application.
2. You should write
directly to the Institution's Admission Office for detailed application
information and forms.
directly to the Institution's Admission Office for detailed application
information and forms.
3. You can also
download application form from university website.
download application form from university website.
4. Some universities
have an on-line application facility.
have an on-line application facility.
5. Admission Office
will inform you about the documentation, translation, and visa requirements.
will inform you about the documentation, translation, and visa requirements.
6. You should start
at least one year in advance to compile the necessary information and
documentation.
at least one year in advance to compile the necessary information and
documentation.
7. The decision of
the institution is usually announced within approximately six to eight months
of the application deadline.
the institution is usually announced within approximately six to eight months
of the application deadline.
Supporting Documents
1. Completed
Application Form
Application Form
2. English version of
your all educational documents including mark sheet.
your all educational documents including mark sheet.
3. School/College
leaving certificate.
leaving certificate.
4. Application fee
payment document.
payment document.
5. English language
(IELTS) tests result.
(IELTS) tests result.
6. Photocopy of your
passport.
passport.
7. Motivation Letter
(within 500-1000 words)
(within 500-1000 words)
Other Information
A. Working in Netherland
1. Students can apply for permission to work
once they start their course on a student visa.
once they start their course on a student visa.
2. You must bring evidence from the education
provider that the student has started this course.
provider that the student has started this course.
3. With permission you can work up to 20 hours
per week during course time. During vacation, you are allowed to work full
time.
per week during course time. During vacation, you are allowed to work full
time.
4. On-campus jobs do not provide enough funds
to cover your tuition or living expenses.
to cover your tuition or living expenses.
5. Masters and doctorate students and family
members can apply for permission to work full time.
members can apply for permission to work full time.
B. Jobs in Netherland
1. The job areas are: Bartending/waiting
tables, Retailing, Construction, Hospitality & Hairdressing, Health Care
Services, Accounting, Engineering Jobs, Health & Medical, Computing,
Trades, Fruit Picking, Architecture, Hospitality & Food Service Jobs,
Temporary Administration & Secretarial Jobs etc.
tables, Retailing, Construction, Hospitality & Hairdressing, Health Care
Services, Accounting, Engineering Jobs, Health & Medical, Computing,
Trades, Fruit Picking, Architecture, Hospitality & Food Service Jobs,
Temporary Administration & Secretarial Jobs etc.
2. Average wages (per hour-casual time):
a. Bartending/waiting tables: €15 - €25 per
hour.
hour.
b. Retail sales assistant: €10 - €15 per
hour.
hour.
c. Child care: €18 - €20 per hour
C. Scholarships
1. You may also search scholarship in Dutch
Govt. Scholarship Database at Scholarships Database.
Govt. Scholarship Database at Scholarships Database.
2. The Dutch Government Department of
Education, Science and Training website can link you to the relevant university
for more information about particular scholarship.
Education, Science and Training website can link you to the relevant university
for more information about particular scholarship.
3. The Association of Commonwealth
Universities website provides scholarship guide for Commonwealth postgraduate
students offered by Governments, Rotary International, World Bank, World Health
Organization, Asian Development Bank, United Nations, Rockefeller Foundation
etc.
Universities website provides scholarship guide for Commonwealth postgraduate
students offered by Governments, Rotary International, World Bank, World Health
Organization, Asian Development Bank, United Nations, Rockefeller Foundation
etc.
D. Credit Transfer Facility
1. Students may apply for credit transfer program
at undergraduate or postgraduate level in Netherland.
at undergraduate or postgraduate level in Netherland.
2. The maximum amount of credit that may be
granted normally is not greater than 50% of the course.
granted normally is not greater than 50% of the course.
3. Most of the Dutch universities consider
minimum "B" grade for acceptance.
minimum "B" grade for acceptance.
4. You have to submit the following documents
to your target university:
to your target university:
a. Your application form for the
Undergraduate or Postgraduate coursework program
Undergraduate or Postgraduate coursework program
b. Official copies of your academic
transcript
transcript
c. Also include an official letter from head
of the school/department of your university, from where you have already
completed the courses.
of the school/department of your university, from where you have already
completed the courses.
d. Detailed course outlines (Official Copy)
including subject descriptions, methods of teaching and assessment, reading
lists, number of hours of teaching etc.
including subject descriptions, methods of teaching and assessment, reading
lists, number of hours of teaching etc.
e. The academic level you are studying (e.g.
First Year, Second Year etc.)
First Year, Second Year etc.)
f. How many credits you have completed.
g. An explanation of the grading system used
at your institution.
at your institution.
