Study in Netherlands from India
The Netherlands offers more English-taught degrees than any other non-English-speaking country, with research universities like TU Delft and the University of Amsterdam ranked among the world's best. Graduates can stay for a year on the Orientation Year visa to find work, and the country's tech and engineering sectors actively recruit international talent.
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Why students choose Netherlands
English-taught degrees
Over 2,100 programs are taught fully in English, so no Dutch is needed to study.
Orientation Year visa
Graduates can stay in the Netherlands for one year after study to search for a job or start a company.
Tech & engineering hub
Home to ASML, Philips, Booking and a dense startup scene, with strong campus recruitment.
Central Europe location
Schiphol airport and rail links make travel across Europe easy and affordable.
Cost of studying in Netherlands
- Tuition (per year)
- EUR 10,000 - 20,000
- Living expenses
- EUR 1,000 - 1,400 per month
- Student visa (MVV/VVR)
- EUR 254 approx.
- Health insurance
- EUR 60 - 120 per month
Intakes
September is the main intake, with a February intake available for many master's programs. Applications typically close between January and May.
Work rights
Students can work up to 16 hours a week during term (or full time in summer) with a work permit arranged by the employer. After graduation, the Orientation Year visa allows one year of unrestricted work.
Top universities and colleges in Netherlands
A starting shortlist of institutions our counsellors place students into every intake. Your final list is built around your grades, budget, test scores and target career, so treat this as a reference rather than a ranking.
8 of 8 colleges
Delft University of Technology
01Top-50 global engineering and technology university.
University of Amsterdam
02Largest Dutch university, strong in business, data and social sciences.
Eindhoven University of Technology
03Deep ties with ASML, Philips and the Brainport tech region.
Wageningen University & Research
04World #1 for agriculture and food sciences.
Leiden University
05Oldest Dutch university, renowned for law and life sciences.
Utrecht University
06Broad research university with strong sustainability programs.
Erasmus University Rotterdam
07Top choice for economics, business and management.
University of Groningen
08Affordable student city with a large international community.
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