2,000+ English programs
More English-taught degrees than any non-Anglophone country.
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Country guide Study in the Netherlands
The Netherlands is one of the most English-friendly EU destinations — with 2,000+ English-taught programs, top engineering and business schools, and a 1-year orientation visa for graduates.
Why the Netherlands
Globally taught. Industry-aligned. EU-mobile.
Practical, English-taught degrees with deep links to multinational employers across Europe.
Top-ranked universities
TU Delft, Erasmus, Wageningen, Utrecht consistently in the global top 100.
Orientation year
12 months post-study to find work; counts toward EU residence.
Global multinationals
Shell, Philips, ASML, Unilever, Booking.com all headquartered nearby.
English-taught EU hub
Globally ranked. English-taught. Orientation visa included.
Dutch research universities pioneered problem-based learning — with hands-on labs, small cohorts, and 1-year stay-back rights.
13Research unis
2000+English programs
1 yrOrientation visa
EUMember state
Universities
Top universities in Netherlands
A representative shortlist across research universities and specialist institutions.
Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)
Europe’s leading engineering university — aerospace, civil, electrical.
University of Amsterdam (UvA)
Strong in social sciences, business, communication, and law.
Erasmus University Rotterdam
Rotterdam School of Management (RSM) and Erasmus MC.
Utrecht University
Top in life sciences, geosciences, and humanities.
Leiden University
Oldest university in the Netherlands — humanities, law, sciences.
Wageningen University
World-leading in agriculture, food, and environmental sciences.
Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)
Engineering and design with deep industry partnerships.
University of Groningen
Broad-based research university with strong international cohort.
Programs
Popular programs
The most-applied tracks for international students.
Computer Science & AI Engineering Business & MBA Environmental Sciences Life Sciences & Biotech Data Science Law & Policy Design & Architecture
Costs
Tuition and cost of living
Indicative ranges — final figures depend on program and city.
Bachelor’s tuition€8,000 – €15,000Per year · research universities.
Master’s tuition€13,000 – €22,000Per year · MBA and specialist tracks higher.
Living — Amsterdam€1,200 – €1,500Per month · tight rental market.
Living — Other cities€900 – €1,200Per month · Utrecht, Groningen, Eindhoven.
Funding & visa
Scholarships, funding & the Netherlands student visa
Two parallel tracks — how to fund the degree, and how to secure your stay.
Scholarships & funding
- Holland Scholarship — €5,000 for non-EU bachelor’s and master’s students.
- Orange Tulip Scholarship for students from select countries (India included).
- Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s for top candidates.
- University-specific awards (e.g. Amsterdam Excellence, TU Delft Justus & Louise van Effen).
- Education loans through major Indian and international lenders.
Student visa snapshot
- Visa name: MVV (entry visa) + residence permit via the university (sponsor).
- Requires a letter of admission and proof of paid tuition / deposit.
- Proof of funds: roughly €14,000/year for living costs.
- Standard processing: 4–8 weeks — university handles most paperwork.
- Work allowance: 16 hours/week in term, full-time in summer.
Timeline
Application timeline
A typical roadmap from profile review to arrival.
Profile review & shortlist
12–14 months out: program fit, budget, English requirement.
Tests & documents
8–12 months out: IELTS/TOEFL; GMAT/GRE if program requires.
Applications
Oct–Apr (Studielink for UG, university portals for PG).
Offers & deposit
Feb–May: accept offer, pay tuition deposit, sign housing contract.
MVV via university
May–Jul: university applies on your behalf; collect at consulate.
Pre-departure & arrival
Jul–Sep: BSN registration, banking, insurance, arrival.
Plan your Netherlands application with us
From English-taught shortlists to MVV via Studielink — we map a Netherlands-ready application.
What you’ll get
A 30-minute counselor-led session, free of cost.
- UG vs PG strategy
- Tuition + Holland Scholarship plan
- Orientation year roadmap