Study in the Netherlands

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Practical guides to studying in the Netherlands: housing, money, health insurance and settling in.

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Dutch Tuition Fees: The Statutory Fee, the Institutional Fee and Who Pays Which

For 2026-2027 the statutory fee is €2,694, and students from outside the EEA usually pay a higher institutional fee set by the institution.

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Student Housing in the Netherlands: What to Expect and How Not to Get Scammed

Study in NL calls the housing shortage severe and tells students to arrange a room before they arrive.

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Health Insurance for International Students in the Netherlands

If you are here only to study you may not take Dutch public health insurance, but the moment you work, the rules change.

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What Student Life Costs in the Netherlands: A Realistic Monthly Budget

Study in NL puts the average student spend at €1,000 to €1,500 a month, with rent as the biggest swing.

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Your First Weeks: BSN, DigiD, Bank Account and Getting Around

Register with the municipality first: the BSN you get there unlocks the bank account, the insurance and the job.

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