Study in Netherland​

1. Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)

  • Programmes: MSc in Engineering, Architecture, Computer Science
  • Tuition Fees: €18,750–€30,000/year for non-EEA students
  • Scholarships: Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships
  • Application Deadline: 1 December 2025 Delft University of Technology

2. University of Amsterdam (UvA)

  • Programmes: MA in Humanities, MSc in Science, MSc in Social Sciences
  • Tuition Fees: €12,000–€20,000/year for non-EEA students
  • Scholarships: Amsterdam Merit Scholarship, Amsterdam Excellence Scholarship

3. Erasmus University Rotterdam

  • Programmes: MSc in Business, MA in International Relations, MSc in Economics
  • Tuition Fees: €14,000–€18,000/year for non-EEA students
  • Scholarships: Erasmus University Holland Scholarship Erasmus University Rotterdam

4. Utrecht University

  • Programmes: MSc in Life Sciences, MSc in Natural Sciences, MSc in Social Sciences
  • Tuition Fees: €12,000–€18,000/year for non-EEA students
  • Scholarships: Utrecht Excellence Scholarship

5. Maastricht University

  • Programmes: MSc in Psychology, MSc in Data Science, MSc in Business
  • Tuition Fees: €13,000–€18,000/year for non-EEA students
  • Scholarships: Maastricht University NL-High Potential Scholarship Maastricht University

6. University of Groningen

  • Programmes: MSc in Artificial Intelligence, MSc in Business, MSc in Science
  • Tuition Fees: €12,000–€18,000/year for non-EEA students
  • Scholarships: Eric Bleumink Scholarships Scholarship Roar

7. Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam)

  • Programmes: MSc in Economics, MSc in Business, MSc in Science
  • Tuition Fees: €13,000–€18,000/year for non-EEA students
  • Scholarships: VU Fellowship Programme

8. Radboud University Nijmegen

  • Programmes: MSc in Psychology, MSc in Science, MSc in Social Sciences
  • Tuition Fees: €13,000–€18,000/year for non-EEA students
  • Scholarships: Radboud Scholarship Programme Radboud University

9. University of Twente

  • Programmes: MSc in Engineering, MSc in Computer Science, MSc in Business
  • Tuition Fees: €12,000–€18,000/year for non-EEA students
  • Scholarships: University of Twente Scholarship

10. Leiden University

  • Programmes: MA in Humanities, MSc in Science, MSc in Social Sciences
  • Tuition Fees: €12,000–€20,000/year for non-EEA students
  • Scholarships: Leiden University Excellence Scholarship Programme Scholars4Dev

🎓 Scholarships for International Students in the Netherlands

1. NL Scholarship

  • Offered By: Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science
  • Eligibility: Non-EEA students applying for a full-time Bachelor’s or Master’s programme
  • Amount: €5,000 (one-time, first year only)
  • Application Deadline: Varies by institution; typically 1 February or 1 May Study in NL

2. Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships

  • Offered By: TU Delft
  • Eligibility: International students applying for a Master’s programme
  • Amount: €30,000/year (covers tuition and living expenses)
  • Application Deadline: 1 December 2025 Delft University of Technology

3. Eric Bleumink Scholarships

  • Offered By: University of Groningen
  • Eligibility: International students applying for a Master’s programme
  • Amount: Full tuition, travel, subsistence, and insurance
  • Application Deadline: 1 December 2025 Scholarship Roar

4. Maastricht University NL-High Potential Scholarship

  • Offered By: Maastricht University
  • Eligibility: Non-EU/EEA students admitted to a Master’s programme
  • Amount: €34,000 (includes tuition fee waiver and monthly stipend)
  • Application Deadline: 8 December 2025 / 1 February 2026 Maastricht University

5. Radboud Scholarship Programme

  • Offered By: Radboud University
  • Eligibility: Non-EEA students applying for a Master’s programme
  • Amount: Tuition fee waiver and living allowance
  • Application Deadline: 31 January 2026 Radboud University

6. Leiden University Excellence Scholarship Programme (LExS)

  • Offered By: Leiden University
  • Eligibility: Non-EU/EEA students applying for a Master’s programme
  • Amount: €10,000–€15,000 (partial tuition fee waiver)
  • Application Deadline: 1 February 2026 Scholars4Dev

7. VU Fellowship Programme

  • Offered By: Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
  • Eligibility: Non-EEA students applying for a Master’s programme
  • Amount: €15,000 (covers tuition and living expenses)
  • Application Deadline: 1 December 2025 / 1 February 2026

8. University of Twente Scholarship (UTS)

  • Offered By: University of Twente
  • Eligibility: Non-EEA students applying for a Master’s programme
  • Amount: €3,000–€22,000 (partial tuition fee waiver)
  • Application Deadline: 1 February / 1 May 2026

9. Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP)

  • Offered By: Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • Eligibility: Professionals from specific countries (including non-EEA)
  • Amount: Full tuition, travel, and living expenses
  • Application Deadline: Varies by country and programme

10. HAN NL Scholarship

  • Offered By: HAN University of Applied Sciences
  • Eligibility: Non-EEA students applying for a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme
  • Amount: €5,000 (Bachelor’s) or €2,500 (Master’s)
  • Application Deadline: 15 November 2025 Han University