Study
How-tos about study in the Netherlands.
How to settle in after arriving as an international student in NL
Arrival is the start of a system, not a single moment. Sort the student-specific parts from the ones every newcomer faces: municipal registration, a BSN, DigiD, insurance and banking, and know which questions belong to your university.
How to navigate a PhD career in NL
Not every PhD candidate (promovendus) in the Netherlands is an employee, and what you are entitled to follows from which type you are. Covers the categories, the university CAO terms, supervision, and the immigration route.
How to work part-time as an international student in NL
Check whether you can work, whether your employer needs a TWV, how many hours you may work, and what to arrange before starting a part-time job.
How to apply to a Dutch study programme in NL
Check the programme requirements, deadline and application route, then complete Studielink and the institution's own admission steps without paying for an unnecessary diploma evaluation.
How to get a student residence permit in NL
For non-EU students in Dutch higher education: check the recognised sponsor, prepare the institution's permit file, meet the funds requirement and protect your permit through study progress.