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Study in the Netherlands

Study in the Netherlands

The Netherlands offers the highest number of English-taught programs in continental Europe and a 1-year Orientation Year visa to find skilled work. Delft, Amsterdam and Eindhoven are global research hubs.

2,100+English programs
1 yrZoekjaar visa
Why Netherlands

Reasons students from Asia & Africa choose Netherlands.

Every highlight below maps to a real outcome - visa approval, scholarship, part-time work or post-study settlement.

  • Top-rated research universities in TU Delft, TU Eindhoven, UvA
  • Zoekjaar (Orientation Year) 1-year post-study visa
  • Highly Skilled Migrant route after Zoekjaar
  • Holland Scholarshipfor non-EU students
  • Bicycle-friendly cities with strong startup ecosystems
Partner universities & courses

Top universities & most-wanted courses.

Universities we partner with

  • University of Amsterdam
  • Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Utrecht University
  • Leiden University
  • University of Groningen
  • University of Applied Sciences Europe - Amsterdam
  • Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences
  • (see full Netherlands partner list below)

Popular courses for Netherlands

  • MSc Artificial Intelligence
  • MSc Business Analytics
  • MSc Supply Chain
  • MSc International Business
  • MSc Sustainability
  • MSc Engineering (Aerospace, Robotics)
Netherlands partners ยท 7

Our Netherlands partner universities.

We file Bachelor and Master applications across these 7 Dutch institutions for our Bangladeshi students. A blend of leading public research universities and English-medium private universities of applied sciences.

Amsterdam

University of Amsterdam

The Netherlands' largest research university, with global top-100 standing across social sciences, humanities, business and computer science.

Rotterdam

Erasmus University Rotterdam

World-renowned for business, economics and medicine, with the Rotterdam School of Management ranked among Europe's top MBA providers.

Utrecht

Utrecht University

Top Dutch research university with strong English-taught Master programmes in life sciences, sustainability, law and the humanities.

Leiden

Leiden University

Oldest university in the Netherlands, founded in 1575, with leading programmes in international relations, law, archaeology and life sciences.

Groningen

University of Groningen

Comprehensive research university in the north Netherlands offering one of the country's broadest English-taught Bachelor and Master catalogues.

Amsterdam

University of Applied Sciences Europe - Amsterdam

Amsterdam campus of UE, a private English-medium university of applied sciences specialising in business, communication, sport and digital media.

Apeldoorn & Amsterdam

Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences

Private Dutch business school with fully English-taught Bachelor, Master and MBA programmes and rolling six-block intakes through the year.

Targeting a different Dutch university or chasing the Holland Scholarship? WhatsApp our Sylhet office and we will check whether we can file your application directly or via a trusted partner.

Student visa to Netherlands

MVV + VVR Residence Permit - at a glance.

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Work while study16 hrs/week during term, full-time in summer
Post-study visaZoekjaar (Orientation Year) - 1 year
Processing time4-6 weeks via university sponsor
IntakesSeptember, February (limited)
From Bangladesh

Study in Netherlands from Sylhet, Dhaka & Chittagong.

Free first counselling session in person at Zindabazar (Sylhet) or on WhatsApp from anywhere in Bangladesh. Walk in to our Sylhet office at 1004, West World Shopping City, Zindabazar Saturday to Thursday 11:30am-8pm, or WhatsApp us from anywhere in Bangladesh. UK head office in London E10.

Embassy / VFS in Bangladesh

Filed via the relevant embassy or VFS in Dhaka. We handle paperwork end-to-end.

Bank seasoning

3-6 months bank statements with clean source of funds.

Processing time

Typically 4-10 weeks post-biometric submission.

Best intakes from BD

Multiple intakes - we time your file to the strongest pipeline.

What we see working

Talk to our Sylhet office for current approval trends and intake-specific guidance.

Funds & sponsor docs

We brief you privately on tuition, living-cost proof and sponsor letters once we review your profile.

Most popular Netherlands programmes for Bangladeshi students
University degreesPostgraduate studyFoundation / pathway courses
End-to-end support

What you get when you choose us.

01 / Service

Career Counselling

1:1 sessions with UK-qualified advisors to map your profile, budget and ambitions to the right course and country.

02 / Service

University Applications

We handle shortlisting, SOPs, LORs, transcripts and submissions across multiple universities in one managed process.

03 / Service

Scholarships & Funding

Access merit, need-based and country-specific scholarships. We brief you on every pound, euro or dollar you can save.

04 / Service

Student Visa Support

CAS, I-20, CoE, Confirmation of Admission - whatever the country calls it, we prepare financial statements, SOPs and mock interviews end-to-end.

05 / Service

IELTS, PTE & Test Prep

Structured coaching and mock testing for IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, Duolingo, GRE, GMAT and SAT - in-person and online.

06 / Service

Pre-Departure & Arrival

Flight bookings, forex, accommodation, airport pickup, SIM, bank account and first-week orientation - all arranged.

07 / Service

Accommodation

Partnered with verified student housing providers across every destination - book before you fly.

08 / Service

Post-Arrival Support

Part-time job leads, NI/SSN registration, GP/healthcare setup and ongoing case management through graduation.

FAQ

Your questions about Netherlands, answered.

Still unsure? A 20-minute free call with our counsellor will get you a written plan.

Talk to an advisor

Compare Netherlands with other top destinations

Many of our Bangladeshi students apply to two or three destinations in parallel - we file applications across multiple countries from the same profile to maximise approval and scholarship outcomes.

Ready to start?

Your Netherlands application - handled end-to-end.

Tell us where you are and what you want to study. We'll reply within 12 hours with a personalised plan.