The Netherlands, also informally known as Holland, is the country home to over 17 million people. The Netherlands is a developed and diverse country. It’s a very popular destination for students to study abroad. Study in the Netherlands is the preferred choice among International students. Every year, the country hosts international students from over 150 countries worldwide and offers them quality education with many job opportunities.

Cost of studying in the Netherlands

Studying in the Netherlands is a more affordable study-abroad option than other destinations such as UK and US for international students. Universities in the Netherlands are divided into two groups i.e. Research Universities, Institute for international education, Universities of Applied Sciences (UAS), and Others.

The Cost of studying in the Netherlands for local/European students is the same, but for international, universities of applied science tend to be cheaper than research universities. International students pay the institutional fees set by universities that may vary with the university. Some of the best-ranked universities in the Netherlands charge up to €15,000 per year for Bachelors, and up to €25,000 per year for Masters. For a UAS, fees for international students can start at €7-8,000 and rarely exceed €10,000.

  • Dutch students and students from other EU/EEA countries as well as Suriname generally pay the “statutory tuition fees” which are lower. The Dutch government sets this fee level and is the same at every university.
  • All other international students generally have to pay the "institutional tuition fees,"which tend to be higher.

Cost of Living in the Netherlands

The Netherlands is a great choice for international students who wish to study abroad universities. The Cost of Living in the Netherlands is low compared to other countries like UK and US. It is essential for international students to be well prepared when preparing to study in the Netherlands and the most important preparation is to consider your living expenses.This includes food, transportation, books, clothes, and accommodation.

  • Housing:An average room in the Netherlands costs somewhere between € 300 and € 600 a month.
  • Food: Most higher education institutions offer hot meals at reasonable prices. Some average prices:
    1. a cup of coffee/tea in a café: € 3,00
    2. a cheese sandwich: € 4,00
    3. dinner in a typical student restaurant: € 12,50
  • Transport: You can get around town easily on a bike. Bus tickets cost around € 2 for a single fare in the city.

Part-time work options in the Netherlands

Part-time work will help students manage the cost of studying and living in the Netherlands.Part-time work option in the Netherlands is available for international students and they can only work either no more than 10 hours a week throughout the year or full-time in June, July, and August – but not both.

  • Part-time working students can earn up to 20 Euros per hour, which is almost INR 1,700.
  • International students are allowed to work part-time in the Netherlands between 10-16 hours weekly.
  • Not knowing the Dutch language is no barrier as English is used at administrative and educational levels.
  • Many part-time opportunities can be availed at the University level where students can volunteer for assistantships in the library, to lecturers, for tutoring, etc.