Study in Netherlands, with a plan to stay.
Europe's most international classrooms, research-led universities and a one-year orientation permit that leads into highly skilled migrant jobs.
Your route from study to permanent residence.
- 01MVV
Study residence permit
Arranged by your university as recognised sponsor.
- 02Zoekjaar
Orientation year
12 months to find work or start a business.
- 03HSM
Highly skilled migrant
Lower salary threshold for recent graduates.
- 04PR
Permanent residence
After five years, with civic integration.
The orientation year is the Netherlands' bridge from study to work — apply before your study permit ends.
Rules change often. We confirm the current requirements for your case at assessment.
The essentials for Netherlands.
- Visa
- MVV + residence permit, sponsored by your institution
- Post-study work
- Orientation year: 12 months
- Intakes
- September (some February)
Your university applies for the permit on your behalf
As a recognised sponsor, the university files your entry visa and residence permit with the IND once you pay fees and show funds.
Part-time work up to 16 hours a week with an employer permit
Your employer needs a work permit for you, or you can work full-time in June, July and August.
Student housing is scarce, so start early
Many Dutch cities have a serious housing shortage. Start searching as soon as you accept an offer.
Reduced salary threshold for graduates hired as highly skilled migrants
Recent graduates qualify at a lower salary than other highly skilled migrants, which makes the first job easier to land.
Institutions students often apply to.
A starting point, not a shortlist. Your shortlist is built from your academics, budget and PR goal.
- University of Amsterdam
- Delft University of Technology
- Leiden University
- Utrecht University
- Erasmus University Rotterdam
- University of Groningen
- Eindhoven University of Technology
- Wageningen University
- Maastricht University
- Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Visas we handle for Netherlands.
Swipe to see each visa, tap a card for details.Hover or tap a card for the key details.
Before you fly and after you land.
Everything around the offer letter for Netherlands, arranged through vetted providers.
- Accommodation
- Dutch health insurance where required, or private cover
- Education loans
- IELTS / PTE / TOEFL / Duolingo
- Forex & bank account
- SIM card
- Airport pickup
- Scholarships
Free cost calculator
What will Netherlands cost you each month?
Rent, food and tuition by city, in rupees, checked against the visa funds rule.
How we help you into Netherlands.
Your timeline for Netherlands, counted back from the intake — so you always know what happens next.
- 12 months before
Programme mapping
Research universities and universities of applied sciences compared.
- 8–10 months
Applications
Studielink and university applications, often with early deadlines.
- 6 months
Housing & funds
Student housing search starts and funds transferred to the university.
- 3–4 months
Residence permit
University files your MVV and residence permit.
- 1 month
Pre-departure
Forex, SIM, insurance and airport pickup.
- First weeks
Land & register
Municipality registration, BSN, bank account and job-search plan.
Planning to study in Netherlands?
Send your details and we will come back with a realistic shortlist, a full first-year cost and the likely route to PR.
Netherlands questions
Let's map your global pathway
A first consultation covers eligibility, realistic timelines, total cost and the tax consequences of the move. You leave with a written plan, not a brochure.