Study in the Netherlands for Indian Students

Most Indian applicants pay non-EU/EEA tuition fees. The official tuition guide gives indicative annual ranges of €9,000–€20,000 for bachelor's programmes and €12,000–€30,000 for master's programmes. Confirm your exact fee category and programme fee; some courses cost more. The official living-cost guide estimates €1,000–€1,500 a month. This equals €12,000–€18,000 over 12 months, with housing costs depending heavily on location and availability. Include travel, insurance, immigration fees, deposits and study materials in your individual budget without double-counting expenses already included. For 2026, the IND study-funds requirement is €1,130.77 per month for higher education, excluding tuition. Follow the proof-of-funds guidance for the required 12-month period. This immigration requirement is not a guarantee that the amount will cover your actual costs; use the rate applicable when you apply. Under the student permit, employed work requires an employer-held TWV work permit. You must choose between up to 16 hours a week or full-time work in June, July and August. Check the IND student work rules, and plan your finances without relying on finding a part-time job.

Scholarships may be available through participating universities and funding schemes. Eligibility, award coverage and deadlines vary, so investigate funding while choosing your programme. The NL Scholarship, previously called the Holland Scholarship, offers €5,000 in the first year to selected eligible non-EEA students entering participating bachelor's or master's programmes. It is not a full-tuition scholarship. Check the participating institutions and conditions for your intake. The Maastricht University NL-High Potential Scholarship is a competitive award for selected eligible non-EU/EEA applicants to participating master's programmes. Its package includes tuition support and a living allowance, subject to the published terms. Programme admission and scholarship applications have separate requirements and deadlines. Also check your shortlisted university's funding pages. Some awards cover only part of tuition, while others have restrictions on courses, nationality or previous study. Keep a funding plan for any costs the scholarship does not cover.