Is it possible to study in Holland for free?

Universities in the Netherlands can be attractive for students from Russia for several reasons.The main one is the record number of programs and courses in English (over 2100!).Thus, the Dutch language is not a prerequisite for admission.At the same time, even outside the walls of universities, foreigners can feel quite comfortable, because 98% of the Dutch speak English fluently.

The second reason to take a closer look at universities in the Netherlands is the cost of higher education.It is noticeably lower than in the countries that are usually associated with English-speaking education - the UK and the USA.

In addition, there are a number of programs in the Netherlands that allow international students to obtain financial support.So grants or scholarships can fully or partially cover the cost of studying, and sometimes even living in the country for the period of study.If you can identify yourself as an active and purposeful people, you should try your hand and apply for a grant or scholarship.In the best case, you will be covered for the cost of tuition, accommodation, visa and even a flight!

European and Dutch scholarship programs

There are several education funding programs operating directly in the Netherlands for gifted and talented students from abroad.In addition, almost all universities have their own scholarships to support undergraduate and graduate students.

To search for all possible grants and scholarships, it is convenient to use the search engine Grantfinder. This system is a convenient service where all information about scholarships and grants for studying in the Netherlands is collected.

Orange Tulip Scholarship (OTS)

We will dwell on this program in more detail, since it became available to Russians only since last year.

Its goal is to support talented students from other countries.For several years now, she has been successfully working in countries such as China, Indonesia, Brazil and Mexico.Scholarships are available for applicants applying for an undergraduate, graduate or Final-year (Bachelor degree) program.Today, Russians can receive an OTS scholarship in 14 Dutch universities for a variety of programs - from economics, finance and MBA to courses in theology and art.

Requirements for candidates and application

As a rule, universities within the framework of this program independently determine the amount of scholarships, their number, programs and requirements forstudents.

However, the general requirements for all applicants are as follows:

• Russian citizenship and permanent residence on the territory of the Russian Federation

• age from 18 to 35 years old (all undergraduate and graduate programs), up to 45 years old - International MBA and Executive MBA at Nyenrode Business University.

• certificate of knowledge of English TOEFL (from 80 iBT) or IELTS (from 6.0 points)

other Dutch university degrees must not be living and working in Holland at the time of application.

To participate in the competition, you must independently start the procedure for admission to the university - that is, submit there all the necessary documents for the selected program.

Next, you need to prepare a package of documents and send them electronically to the Nuffic Neso Russia office, including letters of recommendation, resume, certificates and diploma.A complete list of documents can be foundhere .

Algorithm of actions for obtaining a scholarship:

1. You make sure that you fit the general requirements of the program

2. Choose an undergraduate or graduate program at a university that participates in the OTS program

3. Make sure that you meet the requirements of this university (diplomas and certificates, etc.)

4. Apply for admission on the university website

5. Collectpackage of documents for the OTS scholarship

6. Send scanned copies of all documents to the mailbox ots@nesorussia.org within the deadline set by the selected university

7. Awaiting the result.

Other Scholarship Programs in Europe and the Netherlands

Holland Scholarship

Dutch program for students from non-EEC countries.Funded by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science and research universities and universities of applied sciences.An applicant applying for a full-time undergraduate or graduate program of a university participating in the program can receive a grant of 5,000 Euros.

A complete list of universities, their courses and requirements for applicants can be foundhere .

Erasmus Mundus

Scholarship established by the European Commission to fund Master's courses throughout Europe, including at universities in the Netherlands.The list includes over 100 different programs at over 40 Dutch universities.

Details about the program in Russian and all the details can be foundhere .

Scholarship programs in Russia

In addition, it is worth noting that it is also possible to receive financial support for studying abroad in Russia.For example, some Russian universities have student exchange programs.Thanks to them, you can spend one or several semesters at a partner university in Europe.Such programs can also be found in a special section of the site .

"Global Education"

Scholarship established by the Russian government for students wishing to study abroad.The program involves universities from around the world, including 12 universities from the Netherlands.

A scholarship from the Russian government can cover not only the cost of education, but also other expenses - travel, accommodation.Applications are accepted from students enrolled in or already enrolled inforeign universities in such priority areas as medicine, pedagogy, social management, engineering and high technologies.

An important condition for participation in this program is the need to return home after graduation.Having received a diploma from a foreign university, the graduate must return and work for 3 years in one of the Russian companies.Or to reimburse the state in three times the amount received from it.All details and conditions for obtaining a scholarship, as well as free qualified assistance on this issue, can be obtained by email: info@studyqa.com, indicating "Global Education" in the subject line.

And finally

Free education in the Netherlands is really real.Of course, this requires more effort and time consuming than just submitting documents to the chosen university.However, when it comes to the opportunity to receive funds to pay for tuition and even accommodation, the effort is worth it.

Go for it and learn in the center of Europe!