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Studying in Netherlands

The Netherlands offers more English-taught programs than most of Europe, with research-led universities in Amsterdam, Delft, Leiden and beyond. Most people speak English.

View its 11 universities Attaché and embassy

Netherlands

Amsterdam (government seat: The Hague)

Universities
11
Tracks
4
Living costs
High

Netherlands at a glance

Capital
Amsterdam (government seat: The Hague)
Population
18 million
Official languages
Dutch
Language of study
English in many programs, and Dutch
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Time difference
2 hours behind Saudi Arabia
Climate
Temperate maritime: mild, windy and rainy

Cost of living

High
More affordableMore expensive

Housing in Amsterdam and the big university cities is expensive and hard to find.

English language

Typical IELTS and TOEFL iBT scores by degree; each university and major sets its own.

Bachelor

IELTS
6.0–6.5
TOEFL iBT
80–90

Master

IELTS
6.5
TOEFL iBT
85–95

PhD

IELTS
6.5–7.0
TOEFL iBT
90–100
Accepted tests: IELTS Academic TOEFL iBT Cambridge C1 Advanced
Some universities may accept: Duolingo English Test PTE Academic Not confirmed: check with the university before taking one of these.

Programs in Dutch ask for the NT2 exam (B2).

Working while studying

Non-EU students may work up to 16 hours a week with a work permit obtained by the employer, or full time in June, July and August.

For guidance only: confirm with the university, the attaché and the official rules.

Program tracks that include it

Ministry of Education

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Scholarship Program

  • Emdad Track 10 universities
    Degrees:
    Bachelor's degree, Master's degree
    Fields:
    Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries And Veterinary, Arts And Humanities, Business, Administration and Law, Engineering, manufacturing and construction, Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics, and 1 more
  • Research and Development Track 9 universities
    Degrees:
    Doctorate
    Fields:
    Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries And Veterinary, Engineering, manufacturing and construction, Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics, Social sciences, journalism and information

Ministry of Culture

Cultural Scholarship

  • Pre-Admitted Students Track 7 universities
    Degrees:
    Diploma, Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, Doctorate
    Fields:
    Architecture, Film Industry, Food Science And Technology, Heritage And Archeology, Literatures, Languages And Linguistics, Museums, and 2 more
  • Self-Funded Students Track 7 universities
    Degrees:
    Diploma, Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, Doctorate
    Fields:
    Architecture, Film Industry, Food Science And Technology, Heritage And Archeology, Literatures, Languages And Linguistics, Museums, and 2 more

Universities in Netherlands

11 universities in the approved lists; here are some of them.

View all 11 universities