Truth about studying in the Netherlands | Admission, application, money

Useful links:
Find a university
www.timeshighereducation.com/
www.topuniversities.com/unive...
studyportals.com/
About Dutch education system
www.studyinholland.nl/dutch-e...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...
Admission info
www.studyinholland.nl/plan-yo...
Check on each university website for best fit. For example for the bachelor I did: www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/e...
Study load for tuition fee: www.duo.nl/particulier/studen...
Financial
Finding rent, look up for each city what website they use, for example www.maastrichthousing.com/
General room finding: kamernet.nl/
Travel: www.ns.nl/en/season-tickets
Cost of livi ng: www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living...
Finding health insurance: www.independer.nl/zorgverzeke...
Rental allowance (benefits?): dutchreview.com/expat/housing...
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[@IuliaFeroli]

You can find a lot of links in the description box - hope this covers everything you may wonder about if you're thinking of studying in The Netherlands! What country are you from watching this? :)

[@italodg9]

Brazil

[@grzegorzgrzelak5762]

Poland, thanks for the great material

[@yenshen7181]

Malaysia! c:

[@MDTaha-mq1el]

India❤️

[@kristinaplamenova6396]

Bulgaria (hello, neighbour 😄) great content 😊 very informative and helpful. Thank you!

[@sebastianoleinic9953]

Believe or not, but this is the most informative video, not like others watered-down videos, also here is an abundance of useful links. Thank you!

[@ryanjo2837]

Did you make it to the Netherlands??

[@hailelleultesera8643]

I wish somehow when I wake up tomorrow morning I could find myself in the Netherlands

[@friedVHSS]

Where do you live currently?

[@hailelleultesera8643]

@@friedVHSS I live in china

[@znatureviews4976]

Same here

[@bywavy]

thats so weird to hear bcs i live in the netherlands

[@jamesdeclan7538]

Trust me, we all do. 😭 Especially if you live in a shithole like 🇺🇸🤮 like I do. Hell China seems better to live in than here. (+20pts Social credit score)

[@michaelvanallen6400]

*My most important recommendation: Look for small university cities with a high quota of foreign students (like Maastricht, Twente)! There you have a lot of contacts/student events & short distances.* In Rotterdam, Utrecht, Amsterdam, the student ratio is low, the distances are long and rooms are expensive and difficult to get.

[@Asfar04]

Hello please can i ask when does the registration end please

[@suriyanarasimman]

@@Asfar04hi did you find ?

[@amandamuzyka3704]

Great video. I spent weeks, if not months, researching Dutch universities with my daughter. This video would have saved us a ton of time. Wonderful job!

[@oussama6020]

Nice Video, you have recapitulated almost all the points, thanks🙏🏼.

[@tillgrafe4362]

Great video! I feel like now I’m more comfortable with managing the costs there, with all the different cost reducing ways you mentioned in the video. Thanks!

[@caseyhassan6136]

Thanks a lot for this video lol I feel like I owe you one for this it's really informative.

[@alyssalaurent5444]

It’s just one of the best videos to know the tips ! I thank you so much for all these informations !! Continue to do your vidéos they are very helpful

[@morganmeadowes6861]

Thank you for the video, it’s really reassuring! I want to study in the Netherlands as well, but especially the money and flat situation terrify me. The applying process is something I’m not really afraid of, because I’m in a very privileged position coming from Germany and having the opportunity to get the Cambridge Certificate in a project course. I didn’t know about the loan situation with the government, that seems really nice and helpful.

[@yasandiperera4470]

Hi Lulia, This video was really helpful. Thank you...and the way to talk is super clam and converstation like so it was great to listen to :)

[@uniworkhorse]

So much good information I hadn't even considered. You're saving lives out here LOL

[@somzeigodo9018]

Many thanks Lulia for an explicit explanation of the step by step processes and requirements. Keep it up, expecting more videos.

[@IuliaFeroli]

Thank you, I will

[@tasia383]

This was sooooooo helpful thank u so much 💗

[@astebanforever5456]

Very informative and beneficial video so far. Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩❤️

[@ruiyucong3125]

Thanks a lot for your video! 🥰

[@SP-if2nj]

thank you so much you explained it so clearly

[@datasciencesbasics807]

Thanks for such a informative video

[@somewhereinrimini]

Amazing video! Thank you so much.

[@Moonlightgirl333]

Thank you soo much for this video!!!!!

[@PankReview]

I think you should make a blog related to the data science for how to become or their related others thing or post. it's good for all students who preparing for data science.

[@leokoppies4927]

Great video! Thank you :)

[@easy.pete.wants.dynamite]

Mersi mult! Planific sa studiez in Olanda iar videoul tau e by far cel mai informativ pe care l-am vazut

[@IuliaFeroli]

Multumesc! Ma bucur tare ca te ajuta fix așa l-am făcu pentru cei din poziția ta, ce căutam și eu sa aflu când am aplicat. Succes!

[@s4shko420]

which languages are these? i understand but dont😭

[@easy.pete.wants.dynamite]

Romanian :))@@s4shko420

[@ranjithchowdary2847]

It's the right time for me to watch your videos, I applied to few colleges in Canada for DS and Business analytics. Your videos are diverting/ saving me to watch other junk videos on KZbin. thanks for uploading valuable content. By the way, I heard even the Prime Minister of the Netherlands takes his bike to the office every day. It's Inspiring :)

[@IuliaFeroli]

nice, great timing! good luck with the applications and thanks glad you found it useful. Yes he does!

[@floris-janvandermeulen8054]

Travel in Dutch inner cities is much more efficient by bike than by car.

[@luizajoia3640]

amazing video, thank you

[@williamwgger3548]

Im considering studying in the Netherlands and this video helped a lot, thanks!!!

[@ryanjo2837]

Did you make it to the Netherlands??

[@williamwgger3548]

@@ryanjo2837 no🤣☠️

[@ryanjo2837]

@@williamwgger3548 🤧🤧, you still trying?

[@danielzdychavsky8336]

Very helpfull thanks!

[@mdmunnaaziz3223]

I like you a lot Iulia, your speaking style is very good.

[@IuliaFeroli]

thanks!!

[@mdmunnaaziz3223]

@@IuliaFeroli Can i be your friend. I am from Bangladesh. I want to complete MBA from USA.

[@timrasulov5678]

I'm from Uzbekistan but I'm watching your useful video from Saudi Arabia!

[@ishaansubudhi7248]

Hi! Thanks for all the info and all the time and effort you've put in to educate us dweebs, but I had a few questions. If I study for a Bachelors in data science, will I be able to find work? Did you finish a masters before working or did you find work immediately after the 3-year program? The reason I'm asking this is that I cannot afford to do a masters immediately after my bachelors, I just don't have that kind of money so I'd like to work for a few years before doing one.

[@IuliaFeroli]

Hi! Thank you! It really depends on where you're looking to work and what's available. Personally, I actually quit my data science master as I got an internship and then job offer in my first year and didn't see the point of continuing the degree, but that is of course a more unique situation maybe and I'm not saying that will work for everyone. A lot of people in the Netherlands find it normal to also get a master right after their bachelor, and a lot of jobs might ask for that; but there are always exceptions. This is my video where I explained my reasons to quit the master in more detail: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6Cbf6yQl7JqhZI

[@3D_R]

Wow so great your vudeo i love your channel.

[@aliona1774]

HEY lulia first I want to thank you very much for this video is one of the best i have seen. I have a question How long did it take to get the acceptance from the two universities u applied ? like how many weeks days. for anyone how might know the answer I would appreciate the help

[@kseniakoltovich2877]

Do you remember any universities that taught data science/computer science bachelors in English? I'm from the US and would like to study in Europe (not the UK though) and I am struggling to find options outside of the Netherlands. I really like the Netherlands and will probably end up settling on it, but I would like to have more options.

[@jhonmusk2394]

Hey lulia, I have a question. Besides a degree program, is there any diploma or short course programs available in NL in the field of Information and technology?

[@rileycoler]

Thanks so much for this video! In a few words, was there any big reason you didn’t choose groningen?

[@IuliaFeroli]

Hi! Actually I originally pretty much decided on Groningen and was ready to go. Until the Maastricht student secretary actually called me to ask if I made up my mind and tell me in person that the degree is much smaller so everyone knows each other better and the teachers have more time for everyone and stuff like that. I think they still try to call students from all universities like that. I kind of convinced me but I still think Groningen would be been a great choice too and the city is gorgeous! Bigger and more things to do than Maastricht even

[@crisg6441]

Hi! Do you have any tips on doing the motivation letter?

[@Adam-nw1vy]

Hey Lulia, great video. Would you please be so kind to let me know how long the whole process took? I mean starting from sending in the application all the way to traveling.

[@nyrabhatt9049]

You might want to check this out kzbin.info/www/bejne/fX7XkJ6kqs9oaKM

[@dinicius]

Mulțumesc!

[@michelleshava1477]

Foărte bine Iulia, I have forwarded this to some friends looking to study in Europe

[@pappapsp198]

Hello, Could you please tell me how long it is take to finish 12 months master. I'm interested in a master in Groningen it is 12 months. . I know it is starting on September but i don't know which month is the last one. It is on June or later? Thank you

[@aida4832]

thanks😍💕 Is there a scholorship for a medical bachelor's degree in the Netherland??

[@Rasyafy]

Hey im sorry for asking but how long did you wait for the offer letter from the UNI? I applied as an international student and currently anxiously waiting for the email. Thanks in advance

[@AnjaliSharma-wj9cm]

Hi Iulia, What about the scholarships for nonEU students?

[@levikaiser]

Salut, voiam sa te întreb dacă ai vreo idee pe ce site-uri as putea găsi informații despre burse școlare pt facultate?

[@harikrishh4684]

Hi, May I know what's the stay back period for international students post completion of Masters

[@ioanatutueanu7460]

Buna! Crezi ca un student se poate descurca din punct de vedere financiar in Olanda și fără susținerea familiei?

[@mirandadelacruz8535]

OMG! 2000 euros?!!!!! I come from chile (but i have netherlands nationality by birth), and here, to study in a "good" university, the cost is around 7000 for engenieering (the career i want to follow) see you at the netherlands!

[@nitinashishsameer]

Thanks for such a detailed video. I have 14 years of experience in IT in India with no experience in data science but thinking of doing a masters from Netherlands in data science or business analytics. Do you think my experience in India will count and will get a higher remuneration when compared to others with no experience at all. Any idea on how much remuneration can I expect? Appreciate your response

[@HemaDarshiniSelvaraju]

Can i know about salary data science and technology management profesional in netherlands ?

[@sanjokpokhrel1869]

Hello, my visa application is already approved from Netherlands, I had an MVV interview just before 2 days , interviewer asked me alot of questions and i got to much nervous Does it effect my MVV stamping? Is there any chances of visa rejection?

[@lemongrasscap8693]

What government loan did you take? Im triying to find info on it.

[@timothykipkorir9267]

Oh, and how easy or hard is it to get a scholarship?

[@jinglebelles8059]

I need clarification, Im bilingual I can fairly understand English but can I still study in the Netherlands without a language barrier if I dont know dutch?

[@HackfxAcademy_official]

Can international students get the loan you mentioned from the government?

[@setsuko4483]

Hey nice video, btw I am confused about how one gets hold off insurance, travelling cards and rental bikes? is it through university? Or any outisde source?

[@elenaspano5067]

outside resources!

[@allyourfootballupdates7986]

Gambia; The west Africa. It's a great content

[@ravichandel8690]

Maximum age limit for doing undergraduate in electrical engineering

[@kalevaientertainment9196]

Hello maam, Can we get an admission from B2 deutsch language certificate ? I have done till B2 level. please do clear my questionaare.

[@datasciencesbasics807]

Can you please tell me that which university offering scholarships for Data science or Statistics in Netherland.

[@timrasulov5678]

Could you please add some official links to apply? I mean the gov links

[@justynar9053]

Do you offer study applied lingusitic in Radbound University?

[@smakshmahajan2587]

dudee...any recommendtions on how to get the benefits of ov chipkart?

[@Se.mu01]

When should I pay the tuition fee is it before I get the admission or after I get in the Netherlands??

[@ashroy000]

Can i get some help How many days the classes run in a week for bachelors

[@divinebulleyarku6204]

Please how can i secure an interest free loan from the government as an international student

[@amrin1906]

Which universities I should apply for Data Scientist

[@johnhoward8362]

i want to study master in the Netherlands but i don't have a great GPA is the GPA score can be a cause for refusal

[@shakerkhan7764]

Mam, what is the next step after receiving admission letter from university.

[@anjamaree3850]

Hey! Dumb question, but did you mean you can get a loan from the government in netherlands? Even if you are an international student?

[@cr1tikal98]

Yep

[@lemongrasscap8693]

​@@cr1tikal98what's the name? Can you point me to finding info on it

[@timothykipkorir9267]

This vid is so educative. Thanks. But I'm not an EU resident and I'm assuming things are way more difficult right?

[@IuliaFeroli]

The process is pretty much the same you just have an earlier application deadline and higher tuition fees. And after you finish uni you have a certain amount of time to find a job for your visa to still be ok I think. Look on the university website you want to apply to and they always have the info for both EU and not EU.

[@floris-janvandermeulen8054]

Not more difficult, just a lot more expensive.

[@ansubrima9878]

Lulia how are you? Can you please help me out with application website for Admission in 🇳🇱 Netherlands?

[@anialara4698]

research universities are better than applied science?Or are they looked down by students i’m talkink about applied science universities

[@muhammadhuzaifamahmood6004]

I also want to do masters in data science from Netherlands

[@Asfar04]

Hi please can anyone tell me when is the last date of registration in Netherlands

[@malavikajayaram7001]

may i know if university of twente good ?

[@user-mj6sq6xr3b]

Where you said i can find an information about the universities?

[@kelsenonyedikachinnaji9412]

Hi, the loan is for only eu students right?

[@foysalahmmed9013]

Hi ma'am, I also want to do my masters in abroad. I have a good result in my bachelor's degree. And also do a thesis on popular topic. But as I know a good of amount is must be transferred into varsity's account. However my family financial condition is not as good that they afford that amount. So please can you tell me what can I do? And how can I fullfil my dream? Thank you 😊

[@weirdflex8158]

you could take a loan

[@user-xp2gt3wi4j]

Is universities of Netherlands have hostels for international students?????. Please tell me

[@sitakondhia6832]

Hi dear. I am interested in computer science. I heard that applied science university have lower grade than normal university as it is not possible to do for example masters easily. Is it true? And how long is the pre master?

[@floris-janvandermeulen8054]

Applied science universities (in Dutch: Hogescholen or HBO's) may only issue Bachelor Degrees. However, some HBO's have agreements with a nearby university that allows them to issue Master degrees as well. Pre-masters vary from 6 months to one year.

[@FahimAbrar.]

did you study in the netherlands in english

[@dilanthalokugeeganage4006]

You are nice and beautyfull........💖💖 Are there any scholarship programs we can apply for?And I want to know how to apply for the scholarship..do you have any details..?

[@aryanalizade7207]

am i going to need the ielts degree even if i've already taken a course in english in italy as a foreign student!? (i'm studying data analysis in english) i took the test 3 years ago

[@elenaspano5067]

most likely. also ielts expires after 2 years

[@cameronfisher8070]

Hey. I'm from south africa. I really want to go to tu delft for areospace engineering. I have done some research and they say that they don't accept a south african high school diploma but they say you should still apply. I really would like to know what you think I should do because I really wanna do my degree there

[@elenaspano5067]

go for it. worst case scenario they reject you! but dont hold off, you'll always wonder what could have been!

[@elenaspano5067]

Hi Iulia! I'm in desperate need of help! I got accepted to UvA for my bachelor's program and I am confused as to how I apply for a tuition fees loan. The one you talked about in the video. I'm going to have to take it as I am on my own in the Netherlands, without my parents' financial support, and I already have a million other things to think about. I just don't understand how I should apply! I need a citizen service number (the infamous BSN?) to apply for a DigiD, but that's for student finance. Is it the same thing? Just a different name? I'm not going to be able to be in the Netherlands until August when I will permanently move, so I can't get that just yet and therefore cannot apply for the loan, but I also need to apply for the loan, otherwise I can't go to begin with. I'm just afraid that if I don't do it on time and like I apply when the course already started, I'm not going to get my tuition fee money back which would be a huge issue. Do you have a video about it? Or can you just briefly walk me through the steps? I am clearly desperate here, and it's only May. I swear this whole process is gonna be the death of me.

[@alphapuma3332]

Hey, I’m going to move to The Netherlands next year, did you figure everything out? Also did you manage to get the loan?

[@elenaspano5067]

@@alphapuma3332 yes I did. This was really just a desperate moment for me hahahah where I felt very overmatched with everything that needed to get done. But it’s really not as bad as I made it sound, you really just need to do some research and do things yourself.

[@urvashikathuria1949]

hi, I want to take a student loan, but is it only available for EU students, I am from India and this would be a big help for me and scholarships most of them are for masters, is there no other scholarship for bachelor's. I am planning to study in Twente.

[@elenaspano5067]

@@urvashikathuria1949 hi. As far as I know the loan is only for EU students. There’s close to no financial help for international students unfortunately:(

[@urvashikathuria1949]

@@elenaspano5067 thank you for a prompt reply.

[@Jagdish_choudhary46]

How Can i make a data scientist without university degree? I done my bsc in mathematics.

[@IuliaFeroli]

Hi! There's a lot of self study materials online as well I think it's definitely possible if you're motivated. Really depends on the company though if they are looking for an actual degree or just certificates you got online or a portfolio of projects you worked on.

[@miquelvallcorba5470]

is there a limit of universities you can apply to through studylink, or can you apply to as many universities as you want?

[@yuunarenata9965]

when j applied, it allows me to apply to as many as i can. :D

[@rianabogatu2558]

If it is numerus fixus(it only accepts a limited number of students) you can apply to 2 universities.Otherwise, you can apply to as many as you want.Every uni's website specifies whether your chosen program is numerus fixus or not.

[@coquettequeen08]

hi, im a practical nursing student in canada which is an MBO course in NL. Do you think i can transfer during my 2nd year? my bf is dutch so we just want to be together

[@elenaspano5067]

most dutch unis don't allow that. also medical school or related majors are only in dutch here (for obvious reasons)

[@evajohnson2255]

How far in advance do you recommend moving as a first year student coming from the US?

[@kariswenson8270]

This is what I’m wondering too!

[@floris-janvandermeulen8054]

If you already have organized your place of stay I advise to arrive one week before the introduction program starts, so you have time to visit IKEA if your room is unfurnished, buy a second-hand bike to move around, get your BSN, find out the nearest supermarkets (Aldi and Lidl are the cheapest, but Albert Heijn has a bigger choice), etcetera. If you don't have a place to stay get here at least a month earlier. Because of the housing shortage here all universities urge students to find a place to stay BEFORE arriving here.

[@nabilalaasri2005]

What about the Bac ?

[@md.minhajurrahman9927]

Hi mam I already complete my bachelor from my country but i applied for bachelor again in netherlands. Is it possible to go for bachelor degree than i convert it masters degree after one semester.

[@floris-janvandermeulen8054]

Perhaps applying for a pre-master is better in that case.

[@radenujang3294]

There are some issues need to be awared for international students. 1. Netherland has rasism on renting apartment such as "Sorry no international student". Higher price apt will only be offered to International students. 2. Since international student send their living cost deposit earlier, the refund is sooooo sloooow. takes up to 4 weeks after student has bank account. 3. Surprisingly, when student got bank account, the debit card will be delivered within 2 weeks!! Whatt?? Even banks in developing countries can deliver cards in 2 days !!!. It's 21st century !! what happen that making card takes time soo loong?? They work slooow like turtle but arrogant like lion.

[@yuunarenata9965]

are the bank account managed by the university? :0

[@radenujang3294]

@@yuunarenata9965 yes, you transfer the money to university's bank account and later the university will work with immigration for issuing your student visa. Once you arrive in Netherlands, the immigration will give you recommendation for you making bank account. Within 2-4 weeks, the money will be returned to your bank account.

[@alissa3222]

are there any options of living on campus? do colleges offer dorms for international students?

[@lucassnepvangers222]

University colleges often have dorms but the vast majority of universities dont.

[@ayushkhati8000]

Hey lulia just wanted to ask that can we be a EU/EEA citizen so that it can help state that we aren't a International student but a EU citizen so that it can adjust our fee structure on the Dutch Universities

[@moonybowie]

Do they offer scholarships/ some sort of financial aid to international students?

[@yuunarenata9965]

each uni usually has their own scholarship program, and then there is thw goverment onem though i heard you can only get 1 ( not stackable)nof sort

[@elenaspano5067]

yes check out DUO!

[@kamalhasan7781]

"Can you help me madam - (Online, offline - (data science, artificial intelligence) - (course joining-steps))

[@chumzz_]

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[@applecrazy1]

Do you think stuying arts in nether lands is viable?

[@yuunarenata9965]

what kind of arts are you interested in?

[@nadilametselaar9131]

There is definitely a interest on a student loan it’s about 1% or more. Second a study loan is for a maximum of 7 years. Third: if you where born here in the Netherlands it is not so nice to have a student loan. If you graduated before 2018 your study loan is converted to a scholarship except for the college intuition loan. BUT if you started before 2018 but finished after 2018: ALL will be or stay as a loan WITH interest. BUT then 2022 the government acknowledges that the study loan system that replaced the scholarship system in 2018 is not efficient. So they changed it back to a system of scholarschip starting from school year 2023/24. AND those who where forced to take a loan with interest receive a compensation of €1000. Yess only 1 thousand and you won’t receive cash, no it will be offset against your dept. Basically if you studied in the Netherlands between 2017-2021/22 or currently studying: YOU are F**D in the A’!

[@justynar9053]

If ielts on 6.5 score is enought to being student in the netherlands?

[@piergiorgiobelfi768]

Check the specific university's site, but in my experience yes 6.5 overall is enough. However, the usual minimum is to have 6.5 in every section, so for instance, if you have an overall of 6.5 but that's because you have -reading: 6.5 -listening: 6.5 -writing: 7.0 -speaking: 6.0 That's not going to be enough