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Grocery stores
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Since you are a human, you will need food to survive. Sometimes even before getting a BSN number, you would want to visit a grocery store, but then you realize that your favorite brand doesn’t exist in the Netherlands. Where do you go? Luckily, you usually have a lot of options! Here are some,…
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Public transport
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Commuting within the Netherlands can be a costly expense. This article will guide you through the different modes of transportation, how to pay there, and what we recommend for a regular commute, allowing you to save some money. In the Netherlands, almost all transport is paid per kilometer instead of per ticket. That means…
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Getting started
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Just thinking about studying in the Netherlands? Here are some simple steps that can help you figure out what you want.
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Helpful resources
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There are many places on the internet where you can find more information regarding studying in the Netherlands. We have compiled a list of pages we find especially helpful: Join our Discord server! We have a community of prospective and current students on Discord. You are invited to join and ask all the questions…
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Benefits (Toeslagen)
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There are several benefits given to low-income residents. Since most students don’t make a lot of money, you are likely to be eligible for these. Yes, non-EU students can also qualify! Housing allowance (Huurtoeslag) This allowance subsidizes rent for people renting a whole unit (e.g., an apartment, studio, or house) and not just a…
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Opening a bank account
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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…
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Ways to finance your studies
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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…
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DUO Student Finance
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As a national of an EU/EEA country, Switzerland or the United Kingdom, you have a chance to get ~ €315 per month (academic year of 2025/26) and free public transport around the country, among other things. Who is eligible? Your work contract must start on the first of the month. If it starts later,…