Dream quality education, Dream for the Netherlands

Authored by Guneet Kaur Kochhar

Senior Counsellor

Education Asia NOIDA Franchise

After the USA and UK, countries in Europe are gradually gaining poularity for becoming a destination for higher education by students from around the world. And one such attractive destination for the Indians and Nepalese is the Netherlands. There are 55+ universities across this country. And now the country is a host to numerous international students from more than 150 countries across the globe.

Universities in the Netherlands are the most globally ranked and have gained recognition throughout the world. Each year they get applications from students from different countries for undergraduate and postgraduate courses. This is certainly a good destination for aspiring Indian and Nepalese students to aim for. The ranking of universities in the Netherlands is based on their research performance and the ratings given by the members of the academic community all over the world and within Europe.

The path to study in the Netherlands is a step by step process and it varies depending on the level of study (undergraduate, graduate, or PhD) you aim for and the institution. 

Popular Courses in the Netherlands

There are more than 1700 programs in Bachelor's, Master's, and other types in the Netherlands for students from India. In accounting and engineering, the most popular fields are health care, social science, law, computer science, and arts which has approximately 10 fields of study. Such a wide range of courses available for Indian and Nepalese students is certainly attractive to consider. 

Timeline for Admission to the Netherlands Universities

Universities in the Netherlands have a set intake season or choose rolling admissions, which means that the particular university will not have a deadline. When we talk about the intake season, the academic year is divided into two semesters, namely Summer Semester and Winter Semester. As an Indian student, you could explore the time you would prefer to start studying. 

Educational Loans and Scholarships

You as an Indian or Nepalese candidate can grab the wide range of available scholarships too. Scholarships in the Netherlands are the best way to finance your studies in the country. Education loans and scholarships make studying in the Netherlands easier for students. In the Netherlands, Universities provide merit-based scholarships to international students in order to partially compensate for the tuition fees they have to pay. Furthermore, you can apply for Education Loans in the Netherlands, which is now very easy with the main financial institutions offering the loan at the best interest rate. 

The following scholarships are open to Indian students:

          Holland Scholarships

          Orange Tulip Scholarships

          Radboud Scholarship Programme

Certain attractive things to consider in the Netherlands are:

          Most universities teach in English so you don’t need to learn the local language. 

          The cost of doing a Bachelor’s should range between 10 lakhs to 15 lakhs INR. 

          The cost of pursuing a Master’s usually costs not more than 20 lakhs INR.

          Only 1 year’s financials need to be arranged to reach to the university. 

          Ample job opportunities available. 

          Language no barrier as English is used in educational institutions. 

          Part-time working students can earn up to 20 Euros per hour, which is almost INR 1,700.

Wake up to a new world of attractive and lucrative studies to add to your profile. The Netherlands is the land for the students. Go, make your mark.