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1. Do Ph.D. students in the Netherlands receive a stipend?

Answer. Yes, Ph.D. students are often considered as employees and assistant researchers, so in such cases, they receive a stipend or salary for their services during the Ph.D. program. The salary is around EUR 2000 to EUR 2800 per month depending upon the academic Ph.D. year.

 

2. Which is the best university in the Netherlands?

Answer. The Delft University of Technology and the University of Amsterdam are considered the best universities in Netherlands which are also among the world’s top 60 universities in QS rankings. These are followed by Eindhoven University, University of Groningen, Utrecht University, and Leiden University.

 

3. Can I study in the Netherlands if I am working on a work permit?

Answer. For studying along with work, you must have a residence permit first, followed by your work permit which you will apply through your employer. The combined residence and employment permit (GVVA) is for the non-EU/EEA workers who desire to work in the Netherlands for longer than 3 months.

 

4. Do universities in the Netherlands offer distance learning courses?

Answer. Yes, Universities like Delft University of Technology, Utrecht University, Webster University – Leiden and Amsterdam Institute of Technology offer online/distance learning courses. You can study online programs related to

Epidemiology, Statistics, Data Analysis and Data Science, International relations, Management, and Leadership in these universities.

 

5. Can I work off-campus while studying in the Netherlands?

Answer. There are no restrictions as such for working off-campus in the Netherlands. You can find jobs anywhere, but it is convenient to have one nearby your university and staying location. Also, students are advised to follow the rules of employment as in case of any penalty, you may lose your resident permit.

 

 

6. Can I study in the Netherlands with a scholarship?

Answer. Yes, there are Netherlands government scholarships for international students like Holland Scholarships and Orange Knowledge program for both bachelor’s and master’s degrees which generally contribute to your costs of tuition, living, travel, insurance, etc. There are also several scholarships sponsored by individual universities.

 

7. Which scholarships are available for international students in the Netherlands?

Answer. Government Scholarships include - Holland Scholarships, Orange Knowledge program, and Erasmus Mundus Scholarships in the Netherlands. Scholarships from individual universities are - Utrecht University Excellence Scholarships, University of Maastricht High Potential Scholarships, Amsterdam Excellence Scholarships, Erik Bleumink Scholarships – the University of Groningen and TU Delft Excellence Scholarships.

 

 

8. Can I study a double master's in the Netherlands?

Answer. A double degree can be done in several universities in the Netherlands such as the University of Groningen and Utrecht University. Specifically, the University of Groningen offers double masters in International Business, Marketing, Finance and Risk Management, Environmental and Infrastructure Planning, etc in collaboration with universities in Sweden, China, Germany, UK, etc.

 

 

9. Can I bring my family if I am studying in the Netherlands?

Answer. Yes. But there are many conditions to be fulfilled before bringing your family member to the Netherlands. You will need documents such as birth certificates and marriage certificates of your family member/spouse with legal stamps on it. Moreover, you also need to prove that you have enough income to fulfill the living conditions and that the family member would be living with you. The process takes time as it involves a lot of documents to be verified, so be careful with Netherlands bureaucracy rules.

 

 

10. How do I get a work permit to work in the Netherlands?

Answer. 1. Find a job in the Netherlands or apply for a residence permit

2. Your employer will apply for a single permit application to the IND. In case you don’t qualify for a single permit, employers will send two applications, one - temporary residence permit (MVV) or a combined residence and work permit (GVVA), two – a separate work permit application to the Dutch employment agency UWV.

3. The Immigration and Naturalization Service (IND) will receive your application along with the required documents sent by the employer or you (in some cases). Follow your application on My IND. https://ind.nl/en/Pages/My-IND.aspx

4. IND will take the decision, advised by UWV, and give their decision within a period of 90 days.

5. The original work permit is sent to your employer. You can make an appointment and collect your residence permit from the IND.