Study in Netherlands
English-taught research universities and a thriving innovation economy
The Netherlands is the largest provider of English-taught programs in continental Europe, with 13 research universities consistently ranked in the global top 200. The Orientation Year visa gives master's graduates a year to find work, and the country's tech, agritech, and creative industries actively hire international talent.
Why study here
- Largest English-taught offering in continental Europe
- 13 research universities in global top 200
- 1-year Orientation Year visa post-study
- Strong tech, agritech, and design industries
- Affordable tuition vs UK/US
The essentials
- Average tuition
- ₹16 L per year
- Average living cost
- ₹12 L per year
- IELTS minimum
- 6.5
- TOEFL minimum
- 90
- Intake seasons
- September (main), February (limited)
Top courses
AI & Data ScienceAgritechInternational BusinessEngineeringDesignSustainabilityPublic Policy
Work rights and post-study visa
16 hours/week during term, full-time June–August
Orientation Year visa — 1 year (3 years validity to claim)
Job market
Highly skilled migrant scheme + tech and agritech ecosystems hiring international talent. English-friendly workplaces.
PTG student outcomes
PTG students at University of Amsterdam, TU Delft, Wageningen — tech, agritech, and design roles across the EU.