Get value for money
16 Jan 2012
Life in Holland is not expensive compared with English-speaking countries and tuition fees are relatively low. With the renowned quality of education and the comparatively low cost of living, studying in Holland will give you true value for money.
In 2011 there were twelve Dutch universities in the top 200 of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. The rankings also put the Dutch higher education system in third place in a measurement referred to as the 'best value higher education systems in the world'.
In many areas of expertise, including Water Management, Art & Design and Sustainable Energy, Dutch education is among the world leaders in the field.
Good return on investment
Although a small country in size, Holland has a big international presence and exposure. It is the 21st largest economy in the world. Some of the world’s big multinationals including Philips, Heineken, KLM, Shell, ING Bank and Unilever are Dutch.
In addition, companies such as Sony, Sara Lee and Microsoft all have their European headquarters in Holland.
Your degree from a Dutch higher education institution and experience of living in Holland will be highly valued. You can improve your career prospects, either in your home country or elsewhere, for a comparatively small cost.
Reasonable tuition fees
If you are an EU student your annual tuition fee for enrolment in a degree programme is around € 1,700, depending on the institution. You may be eligible to request a loan for the tuition fee, or even a restitution or a grant from the Dutch government.
If you are from outside the EU, your tuition fee may be higher.
Visit our online database to check the exact amounts.
Affordable lifestyle
Compared to other western European locations, the cost of living in Holland is relatively low.
As a student you can get discounts in many bars, restaurants, museums and cinemas. You can get around town easily on a bicycle. This is not only typically Dutch but also a cheap means of transportation. And if you want to see a bit more of the country, it is easy to travel to another city or even another European country by train.
As one student explains: “The pace of life is fast, but somehow not stressful. There are a variety of things to do. You can never be bored in Holland!”
