Today we are going to look at the low tuition universities and colleges in Netherlands for International students, their tuition fees, cost of living, admission requirements, study visa fee and how to apply for admission to the Universities in Netherlands.
About
The Netherlands, a country in northwestern Europe, is known for a flat landscape of canals, tulip fields, windmills and cycling routes.
Amsterdam, the capital, is home to the Rijks museum, Van Gogh Museum and the house where Jewish diarist Anne Frank hid during World War II.
Netherlands or better still Holland is among the non-English speaking countries that offer academic programs in English for International students that want to study in English.
In Netherlands, you will get high and quality education on low tuition fees that is acceptable in this present educational standard.
Tuition Fees for International Students in Netherlands
Tuition fees in Netherlands are cheap when compared to other developed European countries and even the US. Tuition fees vary depending on whether or not you are from a country within the European Union.
The tuition fee in the Netherlands for European Union (EU) students is about €1,950 each year and for international students the tuition fee is about €6,000 and €15,000 (US$6,750 – 16,850).
When this Tuition fees are compared to those in UK and US, you discover that the tuition fees are quite low and affordable. Better still, if you want to escape these tuition fees or waive them, apply for scholarships.
Yes! There are various scholarship options available in Netherlands. check with your university of choice to see if they award scholarships, or better still apply for the Netherlands government scholarship.
Cost of Living for Students in Netherlands
Your daily expenses include food, public transport, books, clothes, and leisure activities. Of course, you also need to take into account the costs for housing and insurance. Students living and studying in the Netherlands for one year spend 800 – 1,200 EUR/month.
According to Eurostudent, out of the total monthly study abroad expenses, student spend on average;
- 37% for accommodation
- 15% on tuition fees
- 3% for transportation
Study-related costs paid by students in the Netherlands are relatively high compared to the European average.
Here are the average living costs in major Dutch student cities;
- Enschede: around 650 – 920 EUR/month
- Eindhoven: around 850 – 1,350 EUR/month
- Amsterdam: 1,000 – 1,500 EUR/month
- Delft: 780 – 1,200 EUR/month
- Rotterdam: 760 – 1,250 EUR/month
Accommodation Costs
If you have a moderate student income, one-third of it will go towards housing. Renting a room in the Netherlands can cost between 300 – 600 EUR/month.
Here are examples of average accommodation costs based on the type of housing;
- Students living alone in rented apartment – 400-6000 EUR/month
- Students living with partner/child – 600-700 EUR/month
- Students living in student accommodation – 350 EUR/month
29% of students live in student accommodation in the Netherlands. Accommodation costs in the Netherlands are above the international average.
Other costs related to accommodation
It is important to bear in mind that there are different costs that are included (not always!) in your rent. For example, before you rent a place you have to pay a deposit (usually 1 months’ worth of rent), which you will get back at the end of the tenancy agreement if the place is in the same condition as when you got it.
Other expenses;
- Average utility costs: 155 EUR/month.
- Internet subscriptions: 30 EUR/month.
Food Costs
Students living alone pays around 170 EUR/month for food bills from the supermarkets. Lidl, Aldi and Albert Heijn are some of the cheapest supermarkets. How much you spend, depends on your lifestyle and the city you live in.
You should expect shopping in Amsterdam and Rotterdam to be much more expensive than smaller cities like Groningen or Eindhoven.
If you’re interested in having lunch or dinner out, budget restaurants offer meals for around 10 – 20 EUR.
Transportation Costs
Average monthly transportation costs for students in the Netherlands average 35 EUR/month. Save a lot on transportation by renting a bike – popular transportation option in the country; prices start from 10 EUR/day.
Extra Costs
- Books and other learning materials; between 30 and 65 EUR/month.
- Social activities; 50-60 EUR/month.
Student Visa Fee
The visa fee for non EU/EEA student is 317 EUR.
Admission Requirements
Many courses (BS degree, Master’s degree and PhD) in Netherlands are offered in English. As an International student, you are generally required to provide TOEFL/IELTS for courses in taught English. Unless you can prove otherwise that your earlier education was done in English Language completely.
Please endeavor to check the webpage of the university you want to study in for specific instructions on this. Some Universities can exempt you if your country’s first language is English.
How to Apply
Applying to any university in Netherlands can be carried out in two ways;
- directly to the institution or
- Via Studielink, an online centralized application procedure.
The way you follow will depend on the university and the course to which you are applying. You may even be required to use a combination of the two, so check carefully with the institution.
Low Tuition Universities and Colleges in Netherlands with Tuition Fees for International Students Per Year
- Delft University of Technology €8,464 – €13,226
- Eindhoven University of Technology €6,700 – €15,000
- University of Amsterdam €12,000
- University of Maastricht €8000 – €13,00
- Utrecht University €6000 – €11,000
- Leiden University €10,000 – €13,500
- Saxon University of the Netherlands €7,800 – €11,000
- University of Tilburg €7,000 – €14,000
- University of Twente €5828 – €10,333
Other Universities and Colleges in Netherlands that are still Affordable for International Students
- Erasmus University of Rotterdam
- The Hague University
- Hogeschool Eindhoven
- Hogeschool van Amsterdam
- Hogeschool van Utrecht
- IJselland Polytechnic
- Nijenrode UniversityNoordelijke Hogeschool Leeuwarden
- Open University of the Netherlands
- University of Groningen
- University of Limburg
- University of Nijmegen
- Vrije University
- Wageningen University
