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From applying to a university to actually moving here, there is a lot to organize. We aim to provide a concise guide on the essentials for international students coming to the Netherlands.

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  • The Dutch language

    The Dutch language

    The Netherlands currently has three official languages: Dutch, Fries (only spoken in the province of Friesland), and Dutch Sign Language. Dutch is by far the most common used.  Do I have to learn Dutch? It is not expected by the majority of the population for foreigners to speak Dutch, and it is unlikely that…

  • Registering with the municipality (BSN)

    BSN = Burgerservicenummer (Citizen Service Number) You need a BSN when dealing with the government, your doctor, tax offices, and more. You also need it to start a job, open a bank account, and apply for basic health insurance. Gemeente (Municipality) = The local government organization responsible for you. Legally, you are required to…

  • Opening a bank account

    Do I need a bank account? We use the Euro in the Netherlands and in many other European countries. If you are from a Euro country, you can most likely use your local bank card and account for however long you wish. However, there are still advantages to getting a Dutch bank account (see…

  • Ways to finance your studies

    Tuition fees Studying costs money. You can see the tuition fees below. These are the same for all public HBO and WO universities and rise every year. Academic year 2025/26 (full-time) EU/EEA nationals pursuing their first (Dutch) diploma of this type Non-EU nationals 2600 EUR/year 9000-25000 EUR/year depending on the institution There are exceptions…