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Flexible rules of admission in universities in Netherlands allow foreign students to enter on the basis of a certificate of full secondary education and the results of international language exam. However, in the case of insufficient command of English or Dutch, it may be necessary to complete preparatory courses aimed at replenishing the applicant's language skills and adapting to further study in a foreign university. TOP-10 prestigious universities in the Netherlands begin to receive documents before the beginning of May.
Students in the Netherlands university have the right to request permission for part-time work, by obtaining a letter from the university or directly from the employer. In this case, the number of working hours per week should not exceed 10 and affect the academic performance. During summer holidays it is allowed to work an unlimited amount of time.
After finishing education in universities in Netherlands, students can extend their stay in the country for a year to find a job. Applying to the migration service of the Netherlands, students will receive the status of a qualified migrants and a residence permit with the right to work. A year later, it is necessary to confirm this status and prove the availability of work.
Despite its relatively small area, the Kingdom of the Netherlands is one of the most economically powerful countries in the world. Today, it hosts headquarters of large international companies, such as Philips, Sony, Heineken, Microsoft, etc. The experience of living in this country and a diploma of higher education received in the Netherlands will be a profitable investment in a successful career at the international level.
Name | Meaning | Equivalent | Min. age | Duration, years |
Next stage | Cost |
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GCSE | General certificate of secondary education | secondary education (non-accomplished) | 14 | 1–2 | A-Levels | 15,000 USD+ |
A-Levels | Advanced level | secondary education (accomplished) | 16 | 2 | University | 15,000 USD+ |
BTEC | Business and Technology Education Board | secondary special education | 14 | 2–3 | University/ work | 15,000 USD+ |
Oxbridge Preparation | Preparing for Oxford and Cambridge | secondary education (accomplished) | 17 | 1 | University | 15,000 USD+ |
International Baccalaureate | International baccalaureate | secondary education (accomplished) | 16 | 2 | University | 18,000 USD+ |
Foundation/ Pathway Year | Preparatory year | admission to the 1st year of university | 17 | 1 | University | 14,000 USD+ |
NCUK | The Northern consortium | 2 year university | 17,5 | 1 | 2 year University of NCUK | 13,000 USD+ |
Special Preparation (Medics/Math/Business) | Specialized training | - | 14 | optional | optional | 4,000 USD+ |
Academic English | Academic English | Language school | 8 + | 6–12 months | School or University | 8,000 USD+ |
Shared room outside of centre | 331 |
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Shared room in city centre | 451 |
1 bedroom apartment outside of centre | 604 |
1 bedroom apartment in city centre | 822 |
Estimated Costs | Min. | Average |
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Consular fee of the embassy | €35 | €311 |
Flight (Moscow - Amsterdam - Moscow) | €145 | €580 |
Medical insurance | €23 | €30 |
Study material | €30 | €50 |
Delivery of invitations by express mail | €67 | €80 |
Transfer/Escort | €90 | €115 |