The Netherlands, commonly known as Holland, is a country in northwest Europe that borders Germany, Belgium, and the North Sea. It is well-known for its wide countryside filled with canals, windmills, tulip fields, and bike paths. The capital city of Amsterdam is well-known for the Van Gogh Museum, coffee shops, the Red Light District, liberalism, and the home of Jewish diarist Anne Frank, who was hiding there during World War II. Apeldoorn, Rotterdam, Leeuwarden, Lelystad, Almere, Tilburg, Groningen, and other major cities are among them.
Capital | Amsterdam |
Official & National Language | Dutch |
Area | 41,543 km² |
Population | Around 17.28 million |
Currency | Euro (EUR) |
Why Study in Netherlands
Nowadays, study in Netherlands with scholarship is a common thing because of international and multicultural environment. There are also some special reasons-
- When you get admitted to any educational institution in Netherland, the visa success rate is 100%.
- Lots of Scholarships opportunities.
- 11 Dutch universities ranked among the top 200 universities in the world.
- Most interactive way of Studying.
Best Universities in Netherlands
- Wageningen University
- University of Amsterdam
- Leiden University
- Erasmus University Rotterdam
- Utrecht University
- Delft University of Technology
- University of Groningen
- Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
- Wittenborg University
Admission requirements
Bachelor’s/ undergraduate studies:
- Have successfully completed their upper secondary (high school) with GPA of 3 or higher.
- IELTS- Academic Test with a minimum score of 6
Master’s studies:
- Undergraduate/Bachelor’s degree or equivalent of at least 4 years’ duration.
- IELTS – Academic test with a minimum score of 6.5
Sponsorships
This scholarship is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science as well as several Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences.
The scholarship amounts to € 5,000. You will receive this in the first year of your studies. Please note that this is not a full-tuition scholarship.
Checklist for Visa Application:
University will initiate Student visa application. The student has to submit the following documents directly to the university:
- Complete Visa Application Form
- Fees: Visa Application fee- 175 Euro, Embassy / Biometric fee- 10,000 BDT (May Change without before any notice from Dutch embassy & Immigration)
- Copy of Passport
- Admission letter
- Tuition fee Payment confirmation to University (Refund policy applies)
- Plan of Study
- Bank Statement
- Health Insurance (If applicable)
- Proof of Accommodation
Employment/Work opportunities in Netherlands
Netherlands is a very decentralized country and English is well spoken everywhere, so it is very easy to get a job in any city.
- Part-time Job opportunity: You are allowed to work up to a maximum of 16 hours per week throughout the year and full-time in the summer months (June to August).
- Post-study work visa: Netherlands offers advantageous visas for international students who want to stay and work after graduation. With the Orientation Year for Graduates Seeking Employment you can spend up to one year looking for work in Holland, and you can stay as long as you have that job.
- PR facility: Students are eligible to apply for a permanent residence permit if they: have lived continuously in the Netherlands for five years; have a valid residence permit for a non-temporary purpose of stay; are sufficiently integrated with Dutch society.
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