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Study in Netherlands.

The essentials, in one place.

Use this snapshot to decide whether Netherlands fits your academic goals and resources. Requirements can differ by qualification, institution and application route.

Tuition€9,000 - €20,000 / year (bachelor); €12,000 - €30,000 (master)
Financial evidence€13,569 (12 × €1,130.77, 2026)
Language requirementsSet by each programme; check the course page
Visa routeUniversity applies for you; MVV sticker at the Islamabad embassy
Reference snapshot: 2026-10-18. Review dates come from the reference dataset; ScholarsRoad has not independently reverified every entry. Use the official links to confirm current requirements.

From shortlist to application.

Follow the university’s Studielink and institutional application instructions. The host institution handles the student residence application where the recognised-sponsor route applies.

Before you commit
The NL Scholarship is partial support rather than a full funding package. Compare your exact Pakistani qualification with the programme’s requirements and budget living funds separately from tuition.
  1. Identify programmes that accept your qualification. Ask admissions about equivalence if your Pakistani award is not clearly listed.
  2. Read the individual course requirements and deadline. Confirm language evidence, prerequisites and any selection test.
  3. Prepare your academic records, references and personal statement. Follow the institution’s instructions for certified documents.
  4. Submit through the university or its designated national portal. Keep your account, receipts and application number.
  5. After an offer, check the student visa procedure for applicants residing in Pakistan and prepare the required financial evidence.
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Explore support for your studies.

Compare the award’s eligibility, coverage and application route. Admission and scholarship applications may have different deadlines.

Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (successor to 'Amsterdam Excellence Scholarship') ↗Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships ↗Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS) ↗Maastricht University NL-High Potential Scholarship ↗NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship) ↗
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Work while you study.

Bachelor'sConditional · 16 hours/week
Up to 16 h/week in term, or full-time in June, July and August; employer needs a TWV
Master'sConditional · 16 hours/week
Up to 16 h/week in term, or full-time in June, July and August; employer needs a TWV
PhDConditional · 16 hours/week
Up to 16 h/week in term, or full-time in June, July and August; employer needs a TWV

16 h/week in term (or full-time in June-August) with an employer work permit

After your qualification

Orientation year permit: 1 year to look for work, apply within 3 years of graduating

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Your preparation checklist.

Track the essentials here, then reconcile this list with the exact university and embassy checklist.

Go directly to the source.

These authority and institution links accompany the reference dataset. They are your starting point for checking the latest rules.