YOUR STARTING POINT
Start with a course that moves you.
Start with the subject and qualification you want to explore, then compare the actual programme and institution. A country is a starting point for your research; the details that matter are on each course’s current page.
Discuss your current qualifications, preferred study level and the questions that matter to your plans.
MAKE YOUR RESEARCH USEFUL
Four things to work through.
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Use Studyfinder to identify relevant programmes and institutions.
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Read the programme’s admission and language requirements carefully.
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Check the application instructions and deadlines on the institution’s own website.
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Begin accommodation and funding research while comparing courses.
Build a complete budget
Check the institution’s current tuition, any compulsory charges and the costs of living in your intended location. Ask about payment dates and funding conditions. Keep estimates separate from a confirmed offer and do not assume a scholarship or future earnings will cover your costs.
BEFORE YOUR ADVISER CONVERSATION
Bring a focused set of questions.
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GO TO THE SOURCE
Current information for your research.
Use the national education guide below, then confirm course requirements, fees and dates with the institution. A directory link is a research resource; it does not imply a Study Orbit partnership.
Search Dutch study programmesStudy in NL · NufficVisit the national study guideSource links reviewed 24 October 2026. Requirements can change.
A LITTLE MORE CLARITY
Questions before you choose.
01Can you tell me whether I am eligible?
Eligibility depends on the exact programme, your qualifications and your circumstances. Bring the course link and the institution’s current requirements to an adviser. This guide does not make an admission or immigration decision.
02Where can I compare courses and institutions?
Use the official research resource above and the institution’s own course pages. Compare the content, entry requirements, teaching, costs and application route. Note anything you still need the institution to confirm.
03What can I do if I am not ready to choose?
Start with your subject interests and previous study. You can contact an adviser while you are still exploring and prepare questions before making a shortlist.