Why should you study in Holland?

Did you know that 1 in 10 students in Holland is an international student? Holland has more than 112,000 international students and that number is increasing every year. So why should you study in Holland? In about 100 seconds you will know if Holland is a place for you!

Testimonials by Indian Students

Listen to students who are already studying in Holland

The Code of Conduct guarantees the quality of higher education provided to international students.

Browse through our database of English-taught study programmes and courses.

Ask your host institution about specific criteria.

Application procedures vary by institution and programme.

Do you want to do an internship in Holland?

You can pursue a bachelor's, master's or PhD degree in Holland.

Holland has various types of higher education institutions.

You may find that the Dutch grading system is different from your own.

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After finishing your studies in Holland, you have many options.

Holland Alumni are highly employable. The Dutch education system looks beyond offering good quality study programmes. It is a common belief in the Netherlands that offering a good study climate alone is not enough, but that students need to be given the tools to start a great career after receiving their diplomas. It is therefore no surprise that large international recruitment agencies see graduates from Dutch institutions as highly interesting and highly employable.

Higher education in Holland has a worldwide reputation for its high quality. This quality is guaranteed through a national system of regulation and quality assurance.

The Holland Scholarship is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science as well as 48 Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences. This scholarship is meant for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to do their bachelor’s or master’s in Holland. Are you ready for the chance of a lifetime? Apply for the Holland Scholarship!

The Orange Tulip Scholarship Programme (OTS) gives talented students in India the opportunity to study in the Netherlands. It is offered by higher education institutions, multinationals and government institutions.

The Orange Knowledge Programme aims to advance the development of the capacity, knowledge and quality of both individuals, and institutions in higher and vocational education.

Look for all scholarship possibilities for studying in Holland.

What do you need to do and when? Find out with our checklist!

Do you need a visa to come to Holland?

You need to make sure that you are properly insured during your stay.

Dutch higher education is subsidised and tuition fees are relatively low. There are many sources of funding available to you for studying in Holland.

What kind of expenses should you expect when coming to Holland?

In Holland, students usually do not live on campus but have their own room.

All you need to know about working in Holland

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Holland Alumni are highly employable. The Dutch education system looks beyond offering good quality study programmes. It is a common belief in the Netherlands that offering a good study climate alone is not enough, but that students need to be given the tools to start a great career after receiving their diplomas.It is therefore no surprise that large international recruitment agencies see graduates from Dutch institutions as highly interesting and highly employable.

‘Scheveningen’, ‘stofzuiger’. Dutch pronunciation may be a bit of a challenge.

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

Holland is a safe country by international standards.

Some interesting facts about The Netherlands.