Why Study in Netherlands?

The Netherlands also known as Holland is a country in Northwestern Europe. It is known for its open society and is a hub for international students. Its international education offers excellent value for money. Students from 160 different countries come to study in the Netherlands each year. This country offers a wealth of experiences to students and expats with amazing cultures and rich arts and artisans.

Education in higher realms of Netherlands are Universities, Theological and humanist Universities, HBO, and the Open University. Student centric learning environment promotes all rounded personal and academic development for all international students. The Netherlands is also known as the Gateway of Europe. It has highly developed markets and has the 11th highest nominal GDP per capita. There are also large technological companies which are in Amsterdam.

The Dutch higher education system offers 1560 international study programs and 1543 out of 1560 are entirely taught in English language. As per Times Higher Education, Delft University of Technology, University of Amsterdam, Wageningen University and Research, Leiden and Groningen Universities are Netherlands top five Universities in the World University Ranking of 2024. Some Alumni of famous people who have been to these Universities are Charles Michel Politician, Guido Van Rossum Dutch programmer, Theo Van Gogh Dutch film director, Khadija Arib,Simone Weimans etc.

Key Facts to Study in Netherlands for Nepalese Students

• Place with world renowned Universities:

  The Netherlands have world renowned Universities and various programs to choose and study from in English language only. The World Economic Forum ranked the Netherlands as the most educated country in the world.

• Free thinking society and happiest nation in the world:

  The Netherlands follow the norm of Live and let live. There is more diversity. The Netherlands had an atheist humanist association of free thinkers. It accommodates up to 180 nationalities of people. Legislative laws of the Dutch have produced a secure environment to carry out activities of the people.

• Fantastic student life and unique ways of teaching experiences:

  Student life is simply fantastic in the Netherlands. They have a student society called Cognatio with 500 members across six campuses of the Netherlands. Education is personal and of a size of 12 students. Each student has their academic coaches also. The Dutch people are friendly, classmates are supportive, Besides tuition fees and also living expenses are affordable. Besides, there is a big international community, which makes the Netherlands one of the best places to study.

  Requirements to Study in Netherlands for Nepalese Students

  The documents required to study from the Netherlands Universities for international students are:

  For admissions:

  • Copy of pages in your passport containing details and photographs
  • Updated curriculum vitae
  • Academic documents from Grade10 to Grade 12
  • Transcripts of academic certificates, degrees
  • Two letter of recommendations
  • Motivation Letter/Statement of Purpose
  • Passport sized photos
  • English language proficiencies
  • Duly filled and signed application form
  • Experience letter if any.

  English Language proficiency requirements:

  The English language proficiency requirements for international student in Universities of the Netherlands are:

  • TOEFL (ibt) minimum 92
  • IELTS Academic minimum 6.5 with 6.0 in each module
  • PTE (65-75)
  • C1 Advanced with 190 score at least

  Financial documents required:

  The documents to show as evidence to study and live in Netherlands officially are:

  • Amount that covers the full academic year of your study program
  • Bank statement and account statement of bank account in the applicants name
  • Confirmation of scholarship letter being granted
  • Sponsors support statements if supported by the sponsor
  • Deposit can be made to the bank account of your University in the Netherlands in which you are going to study.

  Health insurance for international students in Netherlands:

  Along with a valid student Visa an international student must have a health insurance policy to cover medical expenses while studying in the Netherlands If you are doing internship for which you are paid at least for Dutch minimum wages you will compulsorily have to get insurance under Wiz scheme. Your insurance should be one from Dutch public health insurers.

  Intakes to study in Netherlands for Nepalese Students

  Here are the Netherlands application periods and deadlines for each intake:

  Intakes	Months	Deadlines
  Winter	February	October to November
  Autumn	Septemer	June to July

  There are two intakes: Winter which starts in February and application deadline till November of the last year of the intake year and Autumn intake in September for which the application deadline is by July to get admission confirmations to study from the Netherlands Universities and programs.

  Living Expenses in Netherlands for Nepalese Students

  Here are the breakdown of monthly living expenses for an international student in cities of the Netherlands:

  Expenses	Amount
  Accomodation	350 to 800 Euros per month
  Food and Groceries	200 Euros per month
  Entertainment	6 to 9 Euros
  Public Transportation	19 to 55 Euros
  Miscellaneous	04 to 15 Euros per month

  The monthly living expenses for an international student in the Netherlands is 1100-1200 Euros. It will be able to cover monthly accommodations, food, transportation and personal expenses of a student without tuition fees.

  Work Opportunities in Netherlands for Nepalese Students

  Work post study in the Netherlands requires a relevant work permit. These are in the form of orientation year in which you are given a full year from the day you graduate to find a job in the field in which you study.

  Here are some post study job opportunities in the Netherland and pay per month:

  Job Opportunities	Amount
  Interns	700 Euros per month
  Freelancing	3600 Euros
  Health care provider	7210 Euros
  Teacher	6565 Euros
  Trainer	3083 Euros
  Admin Administrator	3651 Euros
  Information technology	4900 Euros

  Tuition Fees and Scholarships in Netherlands for Nepalese Students

  Here are some Universities which Nepalese students prefers to study in the Netherlands with per annum costs:

  University	Amount
  Delft University	21515 Euros per year
  Radboud University	8512 to 22000 Euros per year
  Maastricht University	9800 to 19100 Euros per year
  Tilburg University	9100 to 15100 Euros per year
  University of Amsterdam	8700 to 22400 Euros per year

  Some of the Universities and their per annum tuition fees for academic programs of Bachelor and Masters are mentioned above. The price range are 8000 Euros to 225000 Euros per year

  Scholarship for Nepalese students:

  There are over 150 scholarships available to Nepalese students to study in the Netherlands. Most common ones are:

  • NL Scholarships (partial funding)
  • Leiden University Minerva scholarship (partial funding)
  • Utrecht Excellence Scholarship (Full tuition fees, stipend)
  • University of Groningen Eric Bleumink fund news 2024 (fully funded)
  • Government of Netherland scholarship (fully funded)
  • Maastricht University scholarship fully funded

  Top Universities to Study in Netherlands for Nepalese Students

  Here are some Universities which Nepalese students prefers to study in the Netherlands

  University
  Delft University
  Radboud University
  Maastricht University
  Tilburg University
  University of Amsterdam