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Study in the Netherlands

Europe's largest choice of English-taught degrees and a one-year orientation visa to find work.

Indicative tuition
€8,000–€20,000 per year
Post-study work
12 months (orientation year)
Student route
Residence permit (MVV/VVR)

About the Netherlands

The Netherlands was one of the first non-English-speaking countries to offer degrees in English, and today has one of the widest ranges of English-taught bachelor's and master's programmes in Europe.

Dutch universities are known for problem-based, interactive learning and consistently strong global rankings, with institutions like Delft, Amsterdam and Wageningen leading in their fields.

Popular student cities

  • Amsterdam
  • Rotterdam
  • Delft
  • Eindhoven
  • Groningen

Netherlands student visa: key facts

The main student route to the Netherlands is the Residence permit (MVV/VVR). Here's what international students should know.

Visa type
Entry visa (MVV) + residence permit (VVR), arranged by the university
Work during study
Up to 16 hours per week in term, or full-time in June–August
Post-study work
Orientation year (zoekjaar), 12 months to find work after graduating
English requirement
IELTS / TOEFL as required by the programme
Proof of funds
Sufficient funds for tuition and living, often paid to the university

Visa and immigration rules change regularly and depend on your nationality, course and circumstances. The above is a general guide for international students; your Tutopiya counsellor confirms the current requirements before you apply.

Why choose the Netherlands?

Most English-taught degrees

The widest choice of English programmes in continental Europe.

Problem-based learning

Interactive, practical teaching that employers value highly.

High quality of life

Safe, international, bike-friendly cities with excellent public transport.

Orientation year

A 12-month post-study permit to find a job or start a company.

Courses in the Netherlands

Programmes we place students into, with entry requirements, intakes and indicative fees.

See all 13 courses
Computer Science & IT
Undergraduate3 years

BSc Computer Science

University of Amsterdam

Location
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Indicative tuition
€15,000 / year
Social Sciences
Undergraduate3 years

BSc Communication Science

University of Amsterdam

Location
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Indicative tuition
€11,700 / year
Economics
Undergraduate3 years

BSc Economics and Business Economics

University of Amsterdam

Location
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Indicative tuition
€12,300 / year
Law
Postgraduate1 year

LLM International and European Law

University of Amsterdam

Location
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Indicative tuition
€19,000 / year
Data Science & AI
Postgraduate2 years

MSc Artificial Intelligence

University of Amsterdam

Location
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Indicative tuition
€17,600 / year

Universities in the Netherlands

Scholarships for the Netherlands

Browse all Netherlands scholarships

Counselling to enrolment

How we place you in the Netherlands

Three simple steps, covered by one flat SGD 50.

  1. 1

    Counselling & matching

    A dedicated counsellor gets to know your grades, budget and goals, then maps out the strongest route into your chosen programme.

  2. 2

    Application support

    We prepare your application with you, personal statement, documents and references, and submit it to the university on the right timeline.

  3. 3

    Placement & enrolment

    From offer letter to enrolment and visa paperwork, we guide you through every step until you are confirmed and ready to start.

SGD 50 in total. Charged as 2 monthly instalments of SGD 25. That covers counselling, your application and guidance right through to your offer. University tuition is separate and paid directly to the university.

Why is it only SGD 50? · The full process, stage by stage

Ready to study in the Netherlands?

Answer a few quick questions to see where you stand. Subscribe and a counsellor calls within 24 hours to map your route, shortlist universities and start your application.

SGD 50 in total, charged as 2 monthly instalments of SGD 25. University tuition is separate and paid directly to the university.

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Studying in the Netherlands: your questions, answered

What visa do I need to study in the Netherlands?

The main student route is the Residence permit (MVV/VVR). Visa type: Entry visa (MVV) + residence permit (VVR), arranged by the university. Work during study: Up to 16 hours per week in term, or full-time in June–August. Post-study work: Orientation year (zoekjaar), 12 months to find work after graduating. English requirement: IELTS / TOEFL as required by the programme. Proof of funds: Sufficient funds for tuition and living, often paid to the university. Visa and immigration rules change regularly and depend on your nationality, course and circumstances, so your Tutopiya counsellor confirms the current requirements before you apply.

How much does it cost to study in the Netherlands?

International tuition typically falls in the range of €8,000–€20,000 per year, and living costs vary by city. Tutopiya's counselling, application and enrolment support is free, so the only cost you take on is the university's own fees.

What does the placement service cost?

A flat SGD 50, billed as two monthly instalments of SGD 25. That covers everything: counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer. There are no hidden extras, no agent fees and no commission on your tuition, because our counselling is funded by our university partners, the SGD 50 only covers administration. Separately, you pay the university’s own tuition or semester fees directly to the university after you accept your offer.

What exactly do you help with?

Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.

Which universities can you place me into?

We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated SGD 50 placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.

Do I need my final results before I apply?

No. We work from predicted grades, so you can start the process well before results day and secure a conditional offer. Once your final grades are in, we help you confirm your place.

What qualifications do you accept?

We place students from IGCSE / O-Level, A-Levels (Cambridge and Edexcel), the IB Diploma, foundation and diploma programmes, and national curricula such as CBSE and ICSE. If your grades are not quite there for direct entry, we advise on an international foundation year.

How soon will someone contact me?

A Tutopiya counsellor calls you within 24 hours of you subscribing. Before that, our guided assistant is free to use and shows you where you stand — your readiness, the destinations that fit your budget, and what to prepare next — so you can judge the service before you pay for it.