Guides to studying in the Netherlands

Residence Permit & Work

The Orientation Year: Staying in the Netherlands After You Graduate

Graduates of an accredited Dutch programme can apply for a one-year permit to look for work or start a business.

15 September 2026

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Study Guides

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.

13 September 2026

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Scholarships

Scholarships for the Netherlands: What Exists, What Has Ended and When to Apply

The NL Scholarship pays €5,000 and the big university awards close between December and May for a September start.

11 September 2026

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Study Guides

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.

9 September 2026

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Application Guides

Will a Dutch Institution Accept My Diploma? Nuffic, Grades and Legalised Documents

The institution asks Nuffic about your diploma for free, but the final decision is the institution’s.

7 September 2026

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Rankings & Comparisons

Where Dutch Institutions Are: A City-by-City Count From the Official Register

Counting recognised institutions and English-taught programmes per city, straight from the DUO register data.

5 September 2026

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Rankings & Comparisons

Where International Students in the Netherlands Come From

Germany sends the most international students, and Nuffic’s latest numbers show how the mix is shifting.

3 September 2026

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Study Guides

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.

1 September 2026

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