About Holland
- 8 reasons to study in Holland
  Why should you study in Holland?
- Student life
  Most of the student life in Holland happens off-campus.
- Dutch society & safety
  Holland is a safe country by international standards.
- Geography
  41,000 square kilometres - home to more than 16 million people.
- Position in Europe
  From Holland it is easy to explore the rest of Europe.
- Religion
  Holland has a huge religious diversity.
- Politics & economy
  Holland is a constitutional monarchy with an open economy.
- Emancipation
  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.
Education system
- Degrees
  You can pursue a bachelor's, master's or PhD degree in Holland.
- Dutch institutions
  Holland has various types of higher education institutions.
- Tuition fees and cost of living
  Tuition fees are low and life is comparatively cheap.
- Map of institutions
  See all higher education institutions on a map of Holland.
- Dutch grading system
  You may find that the Dutch grading system is different from your own.
- Number of international students
  In 2017-2018 Holland hosted 122,000 international students.
- High quality education
  Get education that meets the highest standards.
- The Dutch way of teaching
  Develop an open mind through interactive learning.
Study options
- Find study programmes
  Check our database of English-taught courses.
- Admission requirements
  Admission requirements are set by the institutions.
- Diploma evaluation
  To determine whether your diploma qualifies you to be admitted to a study programme, the higher education institution can consult Nuffic.
- How to apply
  Application procedures vary by institution and programme.
- Internship
  Do you want to do an internship in Holland?
- Summer schools
  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.
- Study programmes in Dutch
  Why not follow a study programme in Dutch?
Scholarships
- Find a scholarship
  Search for scholarships in the Grantfinder by selecting one or more criteria.
- Highlighted scholarships
  Browse eleven programmes.
Practical matters
- Checklist
  What do you need to do and when? Find out with our checklist!
- Financing your studies
  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.
- Visas and permits
  Do you need a visa to come to Holland?
- Insurance
  Make sure that you are properly insured during your stay in Holland.
- Housing
  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.
- Getting around
  You don't really need a car to get around in Holland.
- Learn Dutch
  Although you can speak English with practically anyone in Holland, learning Dutch helps you to get to know the country and its culture and society.
- Working while studying
  All you need to know about working in Holland.
- Meet fellow students
  Read the experiences of fellow students who have already studied in Holland.
- Useful apps
  A list of apps you don’t want to miss when studying in Holland!
After your studies
- Working after your studies
  Holland Alumni are highly employable.
- Continuing your studies
  Make the most out of your time here!
- Staying in touch
  Join the Holland Alumni network.
- What is my diploma worth abroad?
  A diploma description can be helpful when moving abroad.
Stories
- Reasons to Study in Holland
  Why choose to Study in Holland?
- Study in Holland preparations
  Preparations to go through before coming to Study in Holland.
- Student life
  What does the life of an international student in Holland look like?
- Financial matters
  All you need to know about financial matters.
- Housing
  Housing tips for international students in Holland.
- Culture
  What is the culture like in Holland?
- Transportation
  How to get around and discover Holland.
- Free time
  How to spend your free time in Holland.
- City trips
  Travel in Holland to different cities.
- Career in Holland
  Tips on starting your career in Holland or finding an internship.
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After your studies

After your studies

A Dutch diploma gives you endless possibilities to build up a successful future. The way of teaching, the education system and your experiences will provide a great climate for developing skills and knowledge you couldn’t get anywhere else.

Whether you want to continue your studies or work in Holland (or abroad) after graduation, there are many options. Browse through these pages to find out what studying in Holland can do for your career, using the menu on the left.

Orientation year

Did you know you can stay in Holland for a year after your studies, to try to find a job? Find out more about this so-called orientation year or watch the video below.

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