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Why Holland
- About Holland
  Learning about Holland's culture and society helps you to get to know the country and its people.
- Dutch society & safety
  Holland is a safe country by international standards.
- Dutch higher education
  High quality in an international setting.
- High quality education
  Get education that meets the highest standards.
- Degrees
  You can pursue a bachelor's, master's or PhD degree in Holland.
- The Dutch way of teaching
  Develop an open mind through interactive learning.
- Number of international students
  In 2017-2018 Holland hosted 122,000 international students.
- 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.
Study
- Find study programmes
  Check our database of English-taught courses.
- Financing your studies
  There are many sources of funding for studying here.
- Scholarships
  An overview of scholarships available for studying in Holland.
- Tuition fees and cost of living
  Tuition fees are low and life is comparatively cheap.
- Dutch institutions
  Holland has various types of higher education institutions.
- Map of institutions
  See all higher education institutions on a map of Holland.
- Admission requirements
  Admission requirements are set by the institutions.
- How to apply
  Application procedures vary by institution and programme.
- Diploma evaluation
  To determine whether your diploma qualifies you to be admitted to a study programme, the higher education institution can consult Nuffic.
- 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?
Prepare
- Checklist
  What do you need to do and when? Find out with our checklist!
- 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.
Life in Holland
- Student life
  Most of the student life in Holland happens off-campus.
- 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.
- Daily expenses
  What kind of expenses should you expect when coming to 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!
- Dutch grading system
  You may find that the Dutch grading system is different from your own.
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.
Student 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.
- Other
- Meet our ambassadors

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Life in Holland

Life in Holland

Once you are in Holland, your adventure begins! So what is it like to live here?

Student life

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

Transportation

Bikes, trains and cars: read all about getting around in Holland.

Language

You could get by without speaking a word of the local language. But it is useful to learn some Dutch anyway.

Expenses

What kind of daily expenses can you expect while you are here?

Working

You can work in Holland during your studies, but there are restrictions depending on your nationality.

Emergency services

In the event of a life-threatening emergency or crime you can contact the police, fire brigade or ambulance by dialling 112 from any phone (free of charge).

It is essential that you take out insurance when you arrive in Holland to cover your belongings against theft and accidental damage.

last modified Nov 08, 2018 03:36 PM