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1. Can international students study bachelors in the Netherlands?

Answer. Yes, international students can study a bachelor which is for 3-4 years, Masters for 1-2 years, and Ph.D./doctorate degree for 4 years. The Dutch education system has three types of institutions – University of Applied sciences, Research Universities and Institutes for international education with courses that can be studied in Dutch as well as in English.

 

2. Is IELTS required to study in the Netherlands?

Answer. It is necessary that you speak, read and write English very well when applying for degree courses in the Netherlands. Hence, an IELTS score or equivalent test score is important to prove your English proficiency in your university application.

 

 

3. Is TOEFL required to study in the Netherlands?

Answer. TOEFL test score is an important requirement for the universities in the Netherlands. TOEFL is commonly accepted here along with other language tests like IELTS and Cambridge English. Basically, you must have cleared an English language test which is equivalent to the standardized tests.

 

 

4. Which are the best universities in the Netherlands?

Answer. The Delft University of Technology, University of Amsterdam, Eindhoven University of Technology and Leiden University are some top-ranked universities in the Netherlands. These are followed by other universities like the University of Groningen, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Utrecht University, and Maastricht University which are globally recognized for quality education.

 

 

 

5. What are the best programs to study in the Netherlands?

Answer. You can study courses in Business administration, Horticulture, Economics, Civil and software engineering, Logistics, International Business and Music, and performing arts. Also, fields like finance, business, healthcare, and engineering are in demand in the nation’s job market.

 

 

6. Can I study a Ph.D. with funding in the Netherlands?

Answer. Most Ph.D. programs in the Netherlands do not charge tuition fees as the students are admitted as professional researchers and also might receive some salary. Nuffic – a Dutch organization for internationalization in education and Euraxess – a European organization are some Ph.D. funding options to look out for. Also, some of the individual universities provide funding programs for their Ph.D. students.

 

 

7. Why is Netherlands one of the best countries to study masters?

Answer. One of the main reasons for students choosing the Netherlands for post-graduation studies is the relatively low tuition and living cost. The courses at Dutch universities are designed in a way to enhance your knowledge specifically, which would help you get more job opportunities. You also get to choose from a wide variety of master’s degree programs to study in top-ranked universities.

 

 

8. Which language exams do I need to take to study in the Netherlands?

Answer. Standardized tests like TOEFL and IELTS are commonly accepted in the Netherlands. An IELTS score of at least 6 bands and a TOEFL IBT score of 80-85 is required for applying in Dutch universities. Also, other standardized tests like Cambridge English or equivalent are also accepted in some universities in the Netherlands.

 

 

9. Is studying in Netherlands expensive?

Answer. No. As compared to other popular studies abroad destinations like the US or UK, the Netherlands is quite affordable in terms of tuition fees and living costs. Even some top universities like Delft University of technology and Utrecht University are considered among most affordable Dutch universities. If you are concerned about living and accommodation costs, then Amsterdam and Rotterdam can be expensive than other cities in the Netherlands.

 

 

10. How much do international students get paid in the Netherlands?

Answer. International students get paid around 6 to 10 EUR per hour for part-time work during studies. International students need a work permit even for a part-time job, which allows them to work for 10 hours per week. The average salary for students in big cities like Amsterdam is around EUR 12,000 per year.