Studying and internship in the Netherlands

Study programmes in the Netherlands taught in English

Conditions for studying at a higher education institution in the Netherlands

Internships for international students in the Netherlands

Financing your study in the Netherlands and information on scholarships

Am I eligible for Dutch student finance?

Finding a study programme in the Netherlands

Applying to a Dutch study programme

Studying in the Netherlands with a foreign qualification

• You may need an authorisation for temporary stay (MVV) and a residence permit. This depends on your nationality and how long you intend to study or intern in the Netherlands. Check whether you need an MVV and residence permit.
• If you will be working while studying or doing an internship, you may need an employment permit (tewerkstellingsvergunning, TWV). Check whether you need an employment permit (TWV) on the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) website.
• If you are coming to the Netherlands for more than 4 months for a study programme or internship, you must register with the Dutch municipality where you are living. Your information will then be entered into the Personal Records Database (BRP). If you are staying less than 4 months, you must register at an RNI municipality and your information will be entered into the Non-residents Records Database (RNI).
• When you register in the Personal Records Database (BRP) or Non-residents Records Database (RNI) you will be given a citizen service number (BSN). You need a BSN if you want to arrange something with the Dutch authorities.
• Taking out insurance