What options do I have for study in Netherlands?

You have several options for study in Netherlands. You can enrol in an English-taught Bachelor, Master or PhD degree programme or a short course.
What is the difference between universities of Applied Sciences and Research Universities?
There are two main types of higher education universities in Netherlands: Research Universities and Universities of Applied Sciences. Research universities focus on the independent practice of research-oriented work in an academic setting.
However, many study programmes at research universities also have a professional component and most graduates actually find work outside the research community. Universities of Applied Sciences offer programmes that focus on the practical application of Arts and Sciences. Acquiring practical work and research experience through internships is an integral part of professional study programmes offered at these institutions.

Which documents are usually required for admission?

For Bachelor programmes:

• Bachelor’s degree in the same field of study as your Master programme or equivalent
• List of subjects with grades
• Diploma showing your level of English (TOEFL or IELTS)

For Master programmes:

• High School Diploma at the appropriate level
• List of subjects with grades from your high school
• Diploma showing your level of English (TOEFL or IELTS)

For PhD programmes:

Each institution may require additional documents, such as a Motivation Statement, a Curriculum Vitae (CV), Recommendation Letter(s), or a copy of your Passport and/or Birth Certificate. Some universities in Netherlands require GRE and/or GMAT-results, portfolio, and so on, depending on the programme of application.

What level of English do I need to study in Netherlands?

This depends on the institution and study programme. The two English tests that are accepted in all institutions are:
IELTS: For this test you will need at least a score of 6.0. Some programmes may require a score of 6.5 or 7.0.
TOEFL: The minimum score for the Internet Based Test (IBT) is 90 (equivalent to 550 on the Paper Based Test, PBT). Some programmes may require a higher score. Computer based result should be 213.

How Can I Finance My Studies?

As compared to the cost of studying in India, Netherlands study abroad can seem to be steeply expensive. However, one must keep the possible returns in mind which are in the form of quality education, international exposure and boost to one’s career. A student can rely on sources like family funds, bank loans, scholarships, bursaries, sponsorships etc.

Are bank loans available?

Most nationalized banks offer students’ loans at competitive rates for considerable time periods which may enable a large section of students to study abroad. They will ask for a collateral security to be pledged. You can even consider the possibility of an international bank loan. Kindly ask your Edwise counsellor for further details.

Do I need to speak Dutch to study in Netherlands?

No, there are more than 2,100 programmes taught entirely in English. Dutch people speak English fluently, so in public life you will also be able to manage with just English