Study in Netherlands for Indian Students

Updated date: 16th January 2023

Netherlands has been one of the best study abroad destinations for aspiring students all over the world, and Indian students are no exception. With quality education in the top universities of the world and lucrative after-study opportunities, studying in Netherlands for Indian students is an unmissable opportunity in a number of ways. If you are an Indian student thinking about studying in Netherlands, here is all you know about:

Universities in Netherlands

13 of the universities in Netherlands feature in the Top Universities in the world by QS World Rankings 2023. Dutch universities are some of the most prestigious and oldest European universities. Netherlands, along with Germany is one of the first non-English speaking countries of Europe to offer a large number of English taught courses for international students. With these courses, higher education of the Netherlands has become accessible to students all over the world. Here are the top universities in Netherlands:

1. University of Amsterdam
2. Delft University of Technology
3. Utrecht University
4. Wageningen University & Research
5. Leiden University
6. Eindhoven University of Technology
7. University of Groningen
8. Erasmus University Rotterdam
9. University of Twente
10. Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam 

Student Life in Netherlands

For Indian Students, the transition is rather easy as the Dutch are very good at communicating in English. The Netherlands is one of the countries with a high percentage of English speakers for non-native English countries.

Apart from that, the Netherlands has always been a country filled with international students, and the major student cities can be proof of that. The streets and campuses are full of diversity and cultures from all over the world. Nightlife in the Netherlands is also one of the things to look forward to if you are an Indian student.

Study in Netherlands Cost

Compared to European countries, the Netherlands is one of the most affordable places in terms of both studying and living expenses. A bachelor’s degree in the Netherlands can cost anywhere between €6000 and €15000, and a master's degree can cost €8000 and €20000. Regarding living expenses also, the Netherlands can be considered affordable. The living costs in the Netherlands can be between €800 and €1100. Living costs can be different in different cities and they also depend largely on students’ lifestyles.

Netherlands Scholarships for Indian Students

A large number of scholarships are available for Indian students in the Netherlands. Scholarships, along with student loans are a great way to fund the tuition and living costs in the Netherlands. With fully-paid scholarships, one can effectively study in Netherlands for Free. These scholarships are either offered by the universities in Netherlands or the government. Apart from them, there are different scholarship entities one can apply to, for a scholarship in the Netherlands.

Masters in Netherlands

For all levels of higher education, the Netherlands is a perfect place. However, the Master's programs in the Netherlands are some of the most preferred among Indian students. Also, among the bachelor’s and master’s programs in the Netherlands, there is a bigger number of English-taught programs for Master’s. However, it does not mean there are not many bachelor’s courses offered in English, the number of Master’s degrees offered in English is just higher. Here is all you need to know: Masters in Netherlands

Netherlands Student Visa for Indian Students

Indian students need to have MVV (the entry visa for the Netherlands) and VVR (residence permit in the Netherlands). The residence permit is normally granted for one year and can be extended depending on the duration of the program. The student visa for the Netherlands also allows students to work part-time jobs during their studies. Post Study Work Visa in Netherlands is also an opportunity for Indian students to stay back in the Netherlands up to one year after the program is over. To know more about student visas in the Netherlands, click here: Netherlands Student Visa for Indian Students.

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