Why should you study in Holland?

Most of the student life in Holland happens off-campus.

Holland is a safe country by international standards.

41,000 square kilometres - home to more than 16 million people.

From Holland it is easy to explore the rest of Europe.

Holland has a huge religious diversity.

Holland is a constitutional monarchy with an open economy.

The Netherlands is famous for its progressive stance on equality and diversity. Everyone in the Netherlands has the right to be who he or she wants to be and to be with whomever they want to be, as long as they do no harm to others.

You can pursue a bachelor's, master's or PhD degree in Holland.

Holland has various types of higher education institutions.

Tuition fees are low and life is comparatively cheap.

Map of institutions

See all higher education institutions on a map of Holland.

You may find that the Dutch grading system is different from your own.

In 2017-2018 Holland hosted 122,000 international students.

Get education that meets the highest standards.

Develop an open mind through interactive learning.

Check our database of English-taught courses.

Admission requirements are set by the institutions.

To determine whether your diploma qualifies you to be admitted to a study programme, the higher education institution can consult Nuffic.

Application procedures vary by institution and programme.

Do you want to do an internship in Holland?

Do you want to make the most of your summer? Then follow a course in Holland! It is a great chance to explore a new place and gain new knowledge for your CV at the same time.

Why not follow a study programme in Dutch?

Find a scholarship

Search for scholarships in the Grantfinder by selecting one or more criteria.

Browse eleven programmes.

What do you need to do and when? Find out with our checklist!

There are many sources of funding for studying here.

Get prepared

Get prepared and make the most of your Study in Holland experience.

Procedures for refugees

Different procedures apply for refugee students. Use our Pathfinder tool to find out what you need to do in your situation.

Do you need a visa to come to Holland?

Make sure that you are properly insured during your stay in Holland.

In Holland, students usually do not live on campus but have their own room. Finding good, affordable accommodation can be a problem in Holland. Make sure you start looking for a room as soon as you are officially enrolled.

You don't really need a car to get around in Holland.

All you need to know about working in Holland.

Learn to speak the language as part of your Study in Holland experience.

Read the experiences of fellow students who have already studied in Holland.

A list of apps you don’t want to miss when studying in Holland!

Holland Alumni are highly employable.

Make the most out of your time here!

Join the Holland Alumni network.

A diploma description can be helpful when moving abroad.

Why choose to Study in Holland?

Preparations to go through before coming to Study in Holland.

What does the life of an international student in Holland look like?

All you need to know about financial matters.

Housing tips for international students in Holland.

What is the culture like in Holland?

How to get around and discover Holland.

How to spend your free time in Holland.

Travel in Holland to different cities.

Tips on starting your career in Holland or finding an internship.