Studying in Netherlands
Country
🇳🇱Netherlands
Total Students
777,000
Public Universities
50
Private Universities
70
50
14 research + 36 applied sciences (HBO)
Universities
122,000+
Nuffic 2024-25
International Students
€11K-22K
EU €2,530 (statutory)
Bachelor's Annual Fee (non-EU)
1 year
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3 universities
(TU Delft #45, UvA #58, Utrecht #102)
QS 2026 Top 110
Education Levels
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Bachelor's Universities
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Explore in detail →The Netherlands boasts a welcoming student community, innovative teaching methods, and a strong focus on internationalization in a vibrant, open-minded country.
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Delft University of Technology
Delft, Netherlands
Annual Fee€ 19500
Times Higher Ed.#57
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Wageningen University & Research
Wageningen, Netherlands
Annual Fee€ 17300
Times Higher Ed.#67
73/ 100Learn More
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Eindhoven University of Technology
Eindhoven, Netherlands
Annual Fee€ 16000
Times Higher Ed.#192
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Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences
Apeldoorn, Netherlands
Annual Fee€ 11800
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2026 data
Cost of Living in Netherlands
Average monthly student living costs — including accommodation and transport.
| City | Monthly Living | Accommodation | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam | €1,300 | €700-1,100 | €100 OV-chipkaart monthly |
| Rotterdam | €1,100 | €500-800 | €90 OV-chipkaart monthly |
| Utrecht | €1,200 | €600-900 | €95 OV-chipkaart monthly |
| Eindhoven | €1,050 | €500-750 | €85 OV-chipkaart monthly |
| Groningen | €950 | €420-650 | €75 OV-chipkaart monthly |
Visa process
Netherlands Student Visa: Step by Step
Application Steps
- University Admission + StudielinkThe Turkish high school diploma IS accepted directly in the Netherlands (NL Diploma Database). Centralized application through Studielink (1 May deadline). Numerus Fixus programs (medicine, psychology, some sciences) have a 15 January deadline + Selection Procedure.
- MVV (Provisional Residence Permit)The MVV (Machtiging tot Voorlopig Verblijf) is mandatory for non-EU students. The university files the application with the IND; the process takes 2-4 weeks. Fee €228 (as of 2026).
- Proof of FundsThe IND requires proof of €13,756 per year (2025-26) in living costs — a bank account or a university guarantor. Most universities handle this process through a "Foreign Student Account" service.
- Health Insurance + GP RegistrationAON, Aon Student Insurance, Holland Zorgverzekering €45-80 monthly. After arrival in the Netherlands, registration for a BSN (citizen service number) + a huisarts (family doctor) is mandatory.
- Verblijfsvergunning (Residence Permit)After arrival in the Netherlands, biometrics + the residence permit card at the IND office (€228 — the MVV fee is at the same time the residence permit fee). No annual renewal — valid for the duration of the degree.
Fees
- BSN registration + huisartsFree
- MVV + Residence permit (IND)€228
- Studielink application (centralized)Free
- Health insurance, monthly (student)€45-80
- Numerus Fixus selection fee (some universities)€100
Required Documents
- ✓Proof of funds: €13,756 per year (2025-26, the IND updates it every year)
- ✓Turkish high school diploma (recognized directly in the NL Diploma Database; no APS required)
- ✓English: IELTS 6.5+ (6.0+ in each section) / TOEFL iBT 90+ / Cambridge C1 Advanced
- ✓Dutch: NT2-II (B2+) required only for Dutch-taught programs
- ✓Health insurance (compliant with Dutch standards — Aon/Holland Zorg)
- ✓Valid passport (valid until 3 months after the visa ends)
Popular cities
Most Popular Student Cities in Netherlands
Amsterdam
Universiteit van Amsterdam (UvA)Vrije Universiteit (VU)
Rotterdam
Erasmus University RotterdamRSM Business School
Utrecht
Utrecht UniversityHU University of Applied Sciences
Eindhoven
TU Eindhoven (TU/e)Fontys University of Applied Sciences
Groningen
University of Groningen (RUG)Hanze University of Applied Sciences
Maastricht
Maastricht UniversityMaastricht School of Management
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Sources used for this page
- Study in NL — Official Promotion(last checked: 2026-05-12)
- Nuffic — Dutch Higher Education(last checked: 2026-05-12)
- IND — Study Residence Permit(last checked: 2026-05-12)
- Studielink — Central Application(last checked: 2026-05-12)
- DUO — Student Finance(last checked: 2026-05-12)
- QS World University Rankings 2026(last checked: 2026-05-12)
- Holland Scholarship — Nuffic(last checked: 2026-05-12)
- NL Diploma Database (Nuffic)(last checked: 2026-05-12)
All figures have been verified against official sources. Be sure to check the official pages to confirm the information is up to date.
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