English-taught programs, cycling culture, Dutch innovation, a gateway to the EU.
The Netherlands is Europe's most English-friendly country for international students — over 2,000 programs are taught entirely in English. Dutch universities like Delft, Wageningen and Maastricht are world-leaders in their fields. As the commercial gateway to Europe, the Netherlands is home to Philips, ASML, Shell, Heineken and ING. The 1-year orientation permit gives graduates generous job-search time.
QS world ranks and indicative acceptance rates for the institutions our students apply to most.
| University | City | QS Rank | Known for | Accept |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| <b>Delft University of Technology</b> | Delft | <span class="rank">#47</span> | Engineering, Architecture, Aerospace | <span class="pill-good">35%</span> |
| <b>University of Amsterdam</b> | Amsterdam | <span class="rank">#53</span> | Business, Social Sciences, Law | <span class="pill-good">40%</span> |
| <b>Wageningen University</b> | Wageningen | <span class="rank">#67</span> | Agriculture, Environmental Sciences, Food Tech | <span class="pill-good">45%</span> |
| <b>Erasmus University Rotterdam</b> | Rotterdam | <span class="rank">#151</span> | Economics, Business, Medicine | <span class="pill-good">35%</span> |
| <b>Leiden University</b> | Leiden | <span class="rank">#128</span> | Law, International Relations, Sciences | <span class="pill-good">40%</span> |
| <b>Maastricht University</b> | Maastricht | <span class="rank">#246</span> | Business, International Law, Medicine | <span class="pill-good">45%</span> |
| Intake season | Application deadline | Visa deadline |
|---|---|---|
| <b>September (Main)</b> | Apr 1 (most programs) | Jun–Jul |
| <b>February (Some programs)</b> | Oct–Nov | December |
Small but growing community, particularly in Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Eindhoven, with major Indian festivals celebrated at universities.
Orientation Year (Zoekjaar): 12 months to find skilled work. Then apply for the Highly Skilled Migrant permit. An EU Blue Card is also available.
One free, 30-minute session with a real counsellor. We'll look at your profile, name your best-fit destinations, and tell you honestly what it takes to get there.
