Study in the Netherlands

500 years ago, it was a country of merchants who drove the economy, today on the streets you can meet bankers, financiers and traders of the 21st century, thanks to which this country is experiencing an incredible boom on the European stage. In addition to a high standard of living, you will have excellent career opportunities here. The Netherlands is the cradle of a thriving business, a place of prospects and a country of big companies such as Philips, Randstad, Shell and ING. The level of education in this country is also admirable. Despite its small size, the Netherlands has as many as 9 universities in the ranking of the top 200 best universities in the world. The Netherlands is with a rich cultural tradition, a great level of education and career opportunities, as well as pioneering and friendly people. When choosing to study in the Netherlands you will have a very wide selection of universities and majors taught entirely in English.

It is a country that combines the best. It is here that you will experience a tradition that meets development and the future. You will live among open and helpful people, at the same time putting a lot of emphasis on independence. More than 90% of the population is fluent in English. It is worth mentioning that the Netherlands is also home to many important international organisations, and The Hague has a reputation as a city of international standing. This is where the International Court of Justice is located. The Hague is also the so-called administrative capital of the country, as it is home to most ministries, embassies as well as the Dutch government or the royal family itself.

Holland is a country that you probably associate with fields full of tulips, windmills, tolerance and above all. . . bicycles. It is here due to the lowland shape of the area (as the name suggests the Low Countries), bicycle paths stretch for kilometres, and this means of transport has become a peculiar symbol of the country. It is the only place in the world that has more bicycles than inhabitants!

Studying in the Netherlands will also allow you to discover this unusual and beautiful country!

The Netherlands was the first European country to introduce higher education in English. Thanks to this, students from all over the world are so eager to continue their studies there! Universities are of an incredible standard, as evidenced by the presence of most of them at the top of the world rankings. Dutch education places great emphasis on acquiring practical skills, critical thinking and working in groups. When choosing to study in the Netherlands, you need to know that there are two types of universities.

Universities of Applied Sciences – their aim is to provide you with specialist knowledge and skills enabling you to work in a particular profession.

Research Universities - studies focused on research usually lasting 3 years.

The Dutch education system is one of the best in the world. The list of courses fully in English that you can choose is very long, as it is in this language that most of the programmes are taught here. Discover some innovative and original directions:

• PPLE (politics, psychology, law, economics) at the University of Amsterdam. These are 3-year undergraduate studies combining issues of three strong humanities with economics.
• Applied Earth Sciences at the University of Delft - a 3 year bachelor's degree program at the best university in the country, the main objective of which is to give you knowledge about our planet and teach you the skills to improve its condition.

Studies in the Netherlands offer a wide range of courses, both undergraduate (approximately 500 majors) and master’s (more than 1150 programmes).

Tuition fee: The annual tuition fee at state universities is 2314€, but the fee for the first year of study is half the fee - 1157€.

Cost of living: The prices of renting rooms in the Netherlands have increased in recent years - you have to reckon with the cost of 300€-450€, while if you are thinking of studying in Amsterdam, then prices there start from 450€. Although the cost of renting can be high, other expenses are quite “ordinary”. The price of meals is slightly higher than the Polish one - students usually spend between 150€ and 250€ per month. A ticket to the cinema will cost you around 10€ and a meal in an inexpensive restaurant 15€.

Although looking at the above amounts you will probably find that studying in the Netherlands will be more expensive than in Poland, taking into account the financial support offered by this country, the cost will turn out to be much more affordable!

Work: As a student you will be able to work a maximum of 16 hours a week, and the salary you can expect is 6€-11€/hour. So you can expect to earn between 380€-700€ per month. But that's not all - the Dutch government supports students financially.

Scholarships and Student Loans: When studying in the Netherlands you are entitled to certain loans and scholarships. One of the most popular options is a tuition loan, which can range from 600€ to 1000€ per month. The terms of the loan are favourable, which is why many people decide for it.

Another source of additional funding may be a supplementary grant of up to 430€ per month. The conditions of granting are the same as for the loan, in addition, the family's earnings may not exceed €55,000 per year. It should be noted that a supplementary grant is not the only scholarship, and studies in the Netherlands may become even cheaper thanks to other funding options.