University of Amsterdam (UvA)
The Netherlands' largest, most internationally ranked university.
Why study in the Netherlands?
Over 2,000 English-taught programmes — more than anywhere in continental Europe — at a fraction of UK or US cost. Teaching is interactive, and English is the working language on campus.
EU students, including Poles, pay the same low statutory tuition as Dutch nationals. The country’s small size, English fluency, and central location make it one of the easiest places to study and work abroad.
From UvA and TU Delft to Erasmus, Leiden, Utrecht, and Maastricht, Dutch universities combine research excellence with Problem-Based Learning — and after graduation the zoekjaar visa gives you a year to find work.
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Why the Netherlands stands out
Four reasons international students choose Dutch universities, and how we help you get there.
Leading universities in the Netherlands
Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)
Europe's top-ranked technical university.
Erasmus University Rotterdam
Elite for business and economics via Rotterdam School of Management.
Leiden University
The Netherlands' oldest university, strong in law, humanities and international relations.
Utrecht University
A large, comprehensive research university, consistently top-ranked in the Netherlands.
Maastricht University
The most international campus in the Netherlands, with small-group Problem-Based Learning.
Key information for studying in the Netherlands
For the September 2027 intake, Studielink opens in October 2026. Numerus fixus programmes (Medicine, Psychology, Dentistry, and similar) close on 15 January 2027 — a hard deadline with no exceptions. Most other bachelor's programmes close on 1 May 2027. We track every deadline on your shortlist and make sure documents are ready well in advance.
EU/EEA students, including Poles, pay the statutory fee of about €2,700 per year — the same as Dutch students. Non-EU institutional fees typically run €10,000–24,000 per year for bachelor's programmes, and higher for Medicine (€30,000+). These figures are for tuition only, not living costs.
Budget about €800–1,200 per month outside Amsterdam, and €1,000–1,400 per month in Amsterdam. This covers accommodation, food, transport, and personal expenses — not tuition. Housing is tight, so start searching as soon as you have an offer. We advise on realistic budgets before you accept.
Some courses allow only a limited number of applications in Studielink. For example, you can only apply to two numerus fixus programmes.
Further, Polish and other EU students do not need a visa or residence permit — only a BSN registration on arrival. Non-EU students apply through their university (IND sponsor) for an MVV and residence permit. Edunade guides you through each requirement so nothing is missed.
Why choose Edunade for your application?
We handle Studielink, your motivation letter, and BSN registration so you can focus on preparing for university — not wrestling with paperwork.
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Frequently asked questions about studying in the Netherlands
Yes — Dutch universities evaluate the Matura directly; no separate credential conversion is needed, though numerus fixus programmes also run a selection procedure. Please note that both the Świadectwo Dojrzałości and the Świadectwo Ukończenia will need to be translated.
No — as an EU citizen you only register for a BSN (citizen service number) after arrival. No MVV or residence permit is required.
Studielink is the Netherlands' national application portal — one account for all Dutch universities. Numerus fixus (selective) programmes close on 15 January; most other bachelor's programmes close on 1 May.
IELTS 6.0–7.0 or TOEFL 80–100, depending on the programme's selectivity — always check the specific course page. If you studied in English, you may qualify for an exemption.
As an EU student, about €2,700 per year in tuition plus €800–1,400 per month in living costs — far below UK or US pricing. Our support typically lasts 6–12 months from strategy to enrolment, often faster given the simpler EU route.
