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The Gateway to Europe

Study in Netherlands.

Innovation hub — home to Philips, ASML, and Shell. 1-year orientation year visa after graduation.
Work 16 hrs/week during term, full-time in summer. Free profile check.

Quick Facts

English Taught

CapitalAmsterdam

Population~18 Million

Indian Pop.65,000+

CurrencyEuro (€)

IntakeSept (Major) / Feb

Govt SeatThe Hague

Schengen Access

Complete guide for students

Universities, costs, intakes and the visa process — explained by EEC counsellors.

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Hubs of Innovation

Where to study and work.

Amsterdam

Finance, Fintech, Data Science, Advertising.

Rotterdam

Logistics, Supply Chain, Maritime, Energy, Civil Eng.

Eindhoven

Brainport: Semiconductors (ASML), High-Tech, Auto.

The Hague

Intl Law, Cyber Security, NGOs, Policy.

Utrecht

IT Services, Gaming, Healthcare, Life Sciences.

Groningen

Renewable Energy, AI, Bio-Tech.

Intakes & Deadlines

Numerus Fixus (Quota)15 January (Strict)Psychology, Medicine, Int. Business

Research Universities1 AprilRegular Bachelors/Masters

UAS (Applied Sci)1 May - 1 JuneDepends on University

February Intake1 OctoberMasters / Some Bachelors

Work Rules (Forensic Insight)

Employment

Restricted: Max 16 Hours/Week. Employer must apply for a Work Permit (TWV) for you. Processing takes 5 weeks.

Self-Employed

UNLIMITED HOURS: No work permit needed. You can work as a Freelancer (ZZP) for UberEats, Temper, or IT gigs.
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Vacation

Full Time: During June, July, August, and September, you can work 40+ hours/week in employment mode (no TWV required).

Zorgtoeslag Benefit

Since you pay for insurance (~€140/mo), the government refunds ~€123/mo to your account as allowance. Insurance is practically free!

Financial Strategy

How to prove funds for Visa.

Option 1: University Deposit

Proven Visa Track Record

Tuition: Transfer 1 Year Fee.
Living: Transfer €13,668/year to Uni (IND 2026 norm).
Refund: Uni refunds living money to your Dutch bank account after arrival.
Benefit: No bank statement needed for visa.

Option 2: Own Funds

Risky for Indian Students

Amount: Show €13,668/yr in savings (IND 2026: ~€1,139/mo).
Format: Fresh Savings (Not older than 3 months).
Source: Only Student or Parent account.
Condition: Funds must be "freely withdrawable".

Expense Item	Cost (Euro)	Cost (INR)	Note
Tuition Fee	€8,000 – €30,000	-	Non-EU/EEA: Bachelor €8k-20k, Master €15k-30k (EU statutory: ~€2,601 — 2025-26)
Living Deposit	€13,569	-	IND 2026 standard (HBO/university €1,130.77/month, MBO €928.58/month). Refundable after arrival
Visa Fee (MVV+VVR Study)	€254	-	IND 2026, non-refundable
Health Ins.	~€110/mo	-	Student-specific plan; basisverzekering ~€130-€150/mo if working
Air Ticket	₹35k-₹70k	-	One Way Mumbai/Delhi → Amsterdam
Total Est.	₹28-45 Lakhs / yr	-	All-in 1st-year cost (tuition + living + visa + insurance)

Universities

Research (WO) vs Applied Sciences (HBO).

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)

TU Eindhoven

University of Amsterdam (UvA)

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Leiden University

Utrecht University

University of Groningen

Radboud University

Maastricht University

Erasmus University Rotterdam

Wageningen University

University of Twente

English Scores

IELTS Academic6.0 - 6.5
TOEFL iBTBand 4.0–4.5
PTE Academic61 - 63
DuolingoNOT ACCEPTED
MOI (Medium of Instr)CASE BY CASE

Academic Rules

• WO: No Backlogs. 70%+ Marks. Math mandatory for Tech.
• HBO: Up to 5-6 Backlogs accepted. 55%+ Marks.
• Gap: Accepted with justification.

Settlement (HSM)

Highly Skilled Migrant Visa.

Reduced Salary Criteria

€3,122 / mo

For IND-graduates within 3 yrs of degree (2026)

Standard (Under 30)

€4,357 / mo

Gross Monthly (Excl Holiday Pay) — 2026

Standard (30+)

€5,942 / mo

Gross Monthly — 2026

Permanent Residency (5 Years)

5 Years Continuous Stay (Student years count 100% for PR, 50% for EU-Long Term).
Civic Integration Exam (Inburgering) - Dutch Language & Society.
B1 Level Dutch (New 2026 Rule).
Valid Income & Clean Record.

FAQs

Common questions about Netherlands.

After graduation, you get a 12-Month Orientation Year (Zoekjaar) permit to find a job as a Highly Skilled Migrant. Apply within 3 years of graduation (IND 2026 fee: €254; cannot be extended). You have full work rights (unlimited hours, any salary level) during this period. Can only be used once per degree level.

This is a Healthcare Allowance. Since you pay for mandatory Dutch Health Insurance, the government refunds approx €120/month to your account if your income is low. It basically makes insurance free!

Employment requires a work permit (TWV) and is capped at 16hrs/week. Self-Employment (Freelancing/UberEats/Temper) requires NO permit and has UNLIMITED hours. Most students choose Option B.

It depends. For the *first year* visa, most universities require 100% tuition + living deposit upfront. From the 2nd year onwards, you can pay in installments.

Dutch student visa rejection rate is extremely low (<1%) if the university sponsors you (TEV procedure) and funds are transferred to them. Rejections usually happen only due to fake documents.

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7 months agoVisa Success

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Surat · Vesu, Surat

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Vadodara · Nizampura

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Surat · Vesu, Surat

2 months agoStudy Abroad

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6 months agoVisa Success

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6 months agoStudy Abroad

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3 months agoStudy Abroad

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• Surat• 3 months ago

“Had a great experience with the consultancy. They made my admission and visa process simple and stress-free. The staff was always helpful and professional”