Are you planning to study in the Netherlands at NHL Stenden starting from academic year 2020-2021? Are you an EU student? You may be eligible to pay half of the regular tuition fee in the first year. This is due to new legislation recently passed by the Dutch parliament.
You may be eligible for student finance (provided by the Dutch government to students in higher education) if you fulfill the following requirements:
There are three types of student finance in the Netherlands:
As a non-Dutch citizen you are eligible if you meet either of the following conditions:
You can decide how much you want to receive each month (of the maximum possible amount).
How much you receive each month is dependent on parents income.
You are eligible if you meet the following conditions:
You always have to pay back the tuition fee loan.
If you are eligible for the tuition fee loan (Collegegekrediet) and the regular loan (Studiefinancering) please be aware that it will be paid as an overall package.
You are eligible if you are entitled to the regular loan (studiefinancering) and meet the requirements stated above.
To check the loan amount you would be eligible to receive, we recommend that you use the DUO calculator.
You are eligible for a student travel product if you are entitled to the regular loan (Studiefinancering), please see above for the conditions. This travel product allows you to travel by public transport for free or at a reduced rate. You can choose either a weekday or a weekend travel card. You are allowed to switch the subscription for free up to twice a year. Please be aware that there are certain periods where you cannot switch. Up to three people can travel with you on the train at a discount.
Be sure to apply in time, as it may take several months for your application to be processed. You will need a Dutch BSN number (Citizen Service Number) and a DigiD account, which provides access to online services provided by Dutch government agencies.
You may well decide you would like to take a part-time job during your time at NHL Stenden. While there are certainly opportunities available for students to work part-time, you may have some difficulty finding a job right away, and many jobs (in retail, food service, sales and other areas) do require at least basic Dutch-language skills. While we recommend that you attempt to find a part-time job if you intend to work here, you should not rely on this additional income as it is not guaranteed. Additionally, please bear in mind that, if you start a part-time job, you will immediately have to take out Dutch public healthcare insurance, since now you are no longer just a student, but also an employee.
Some general rule you should be aware of:
For more information, please download the factsheet.
The largest temporary staffing services provider in the Netherlands, Randstad, maintains a branch on the NHL Stenden campus. They post available student jobs, and you can schedule an appointment or drop in to find out about opportunities for international students and possible job openings.
You may well decide you would like to take a part-time job during your time at NHL Stenden. While there are certainly opportunities available for students to work part-time, you may have some difficulty finding a job right away, and many jobs (in retail, food service, sales and other areas) do require at least basic Dutch-language skills. While we recommend that you attempt to find a part-time job if you intend to work here, you should not rely on this additional income as it is not guaranteed. Additionally, please bear in mind that, if you start a part-time job, you will immediately have to take out Dutch public healthcare insurance, since now you are no longer just a student, but also an employee.
Some general rule you should be aware of:
For more information, please download the factsheet.
The largest temporary staffing services provider in the Netherlands, Randstad, maintains a branch on the NHL Stenden campus. They post available student jobs, and you can schedule an appointment or drop in to find out about opportunities for international students and possible job openings.
If you are a non-EU student, you may be eligible for a scholarship. Take a look at the scholarships page for more information.