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The Dutch educational system is of high quality and Dutch universities are acknowledged worldwide for their well-designed, modern courses and facilities.
The Netherlands is a unique non-Anglophone country, where approximately 95% of locals speak English. This factor makes living, studying, and working in the Netherlands very convenient, comfortable and pleasant for international students. The Dutch educational system is of high quality and Dutch universities are acknowledged worldwide for their well-designed, modern courses and facilities. The Netherlands is known as the first non-English speaking country in which universities started to design higher education study programs in English, to attract students coming from abroad.
The Netherlands is centrally located in Europe and is in easy reach of all major European cities. The Netherlands is often described as the “gateway to Europe”. It takes only about an hour to fly from Amsterdam to Paris, Berlin, Brussels, or London. It also has great connections and accessibility by train to all major European cities.
Top Universities in Netherlands
Top Universities of Applied Sciences
A number of scholarships such as the below, are offered for international students who choose to study in Netherlands. These can be government funded or offered by the university of choice based on merit.
Nevertheless, it is best advised to check with the university or government in your home country for financial aid options and apply well in advance to be accepted.
Part time Jobs:
In the Netherlands, students can work for a maximum of 16 hours per week at a part-time job. Technically students work for two hours a week alongside their studies. In the summer months of June, July, and August, students can work full time and earn a full-time payment.
Netherlands Study Visa Requirements
Work Visa and Permit after Graduation
After the completion of your program, you can extend your stay in the Netherlands for up to 12 months. You need to change the status of your visa to work visa and may also require to get a permit.
The type of work permit you need depends on the level of education you have completed at a university in the Netherlands. If you have completed a bachelor’s or Master’s program, you do not require a work permit. If you have completed or are about to complete your graduation from a Dutch higher education institution, then you are eligible for a zoekjaar or search year. You will have 12 months to look for a job in the Netherlands during your search year.
If, however, you have completed Master’s or Ph.D., you need to apply for “residence permit for highly educated migrant seeking employment”. You will be allowed to stay for a duration of 12 months after receiving your residence permit. If you get employed within this time period, you will need a work permit to continue working. Your employer needs to apply for the work permit on your behalf.
If you are looking for Overseas Assistance, then download the Student Registration Form and fill the details. Send us the form to admissions@canaconsultants.com
