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Netherlands
★ 4.5- Region:
- Europe
The Netherlands offers one of continental Europe's largest selections of English-taught degree programmes, at research-strong universities like Delft, Amsterdam, and Wageningen, with a practical, internationally-oriented teaching style.
Popular Places
Amsterdam
North Holland
A UNESCO-listed ring of 17th-century canals, best explored by boat or bicycle.
Hotels from ~$100-350/night
Keukenhof
Lisse
One of the world's largest flower gardens, with roughly seven million tulip bulbs planted each year.
Hotels from ~$80-280/night
Zaanse Schans
Zaandam
A collection of historic windmills and green wooden houses preserving traditional Dutch rural architecture.
Hotels from ~$70-250/night
Kinderdijk
South Holland
Nineteen 18th-century windmills built to drain the polder, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Hotels from ~$70-250/night
Languages Spoken
Dutch
Universities in Netherlands
Amsterdam
University of Amsterdam
The Netherlands' largest research university, based in Amsterdam, UvA is particularly renowned for the social sciences, humanities, and law, offering a broad range of English-taught programmes. Located in Amsterdam, Netherlands. International students: Not surfaced in this search pass. Admission requirements — Academic: Recognized secondary-school qualification for Bachelor's; relevant bachelor's degree for Master's. English language: GENERAL: IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 92 for most programmes; MASTERS HIGHER: IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL 100 Acceptance rate: Not surfaced.
18%intl. students
Amsterdam
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Amsterdam's second major research university, VU Amsterdam is known for its strong international programme offering — 27 English-taught bachelor's and 137 master's programmes. Located in Amsterdam, Netherlands. International students: Over 5,100 international students from 87+ countries, out of more than 31,000 total students (as of: reported 2024). Admission requirements — Academic: Not surfaced in this search pass; course-specific. English language: GENERAL: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall; TOEFL iBT (new scoring system) 4.5 overall Acceptance rate: Not surfaced.
18%intl. students
Delft
Delft University of Technology
The Netherlands' oldest and largest technical university, based in Delft, TU Delft is particularly renowned for engineering, architecture, and computer science, with almost every MSc programme taught in English. Located in Delft, Netherlands. International students: Not surfaced in this search pass; over 4,000 MSc applications received annually (as of: reported 2024). Admission requirements — Academic: Not surfaced in this search pass; course-specific. English language: BACHELORS: IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 90; MASTERS: IELTS 7.0 overall (6.5 in each section) or TOEFL iBT 100 (22 per section) Acceptance rate: Not officially published; one third-party estimate cites 82% for international students, but TU Delft assesses admission against defined academic prerequisites per programme rather than a quota.
18%intl. students
Rotterdam
Erasmus University Rotterdam
Based in Rotterdam, Erasmus University is particularly renowned for economics and business via the Rotterdam School of Management and Erasmus School of Economics. Located in Rotterdam, Netherlands. International students: Not surfaced in this search pass. Admission requirements — Academic: Not surfaced in this search pass; course-specific. English language: STANDARD: TOEFL iBT 90 or IELTS Academic 6.5; COMPETITIVE PROGRAMMES: TOEFL 100 or IELTS 7.0 (e.g. International Business Administration, Erasmus University College); CAMBRIDGE ALTERNATIVE: CAE/CPE minimum overall score of 180 Acceptance rate: Not surfaced.
18%intl. students
Utrecht
Utrecht University
One of the Netherlands' oldest and largest universities, based in Utrecht, particularly renowned for the sciences, medicine, and the humanities. Located in Utrecht, Netherlands. International students: Not surfaced in this search pass. Admission requirements — Academic: Not surfaced in this search pass; course-specific. English language: STANDARD: IELTS Academic 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 80, rising to IELTS 6.5/TOEFL 93 for many bachelor's and master's programmes; UNIVERSITY COLLEGE UTRECHT: IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL 100 Acceptance rate: Not surfaced.
18%intl. students
Leiden
Leiden University
The oldest university in the Netherlands, founded in 1575, based in Leiden, particularly renowned for law, international relations, and the humanities. Located in Leiden, Netherlands. International students: Not surfaced in this search pass. Admission requirements — Academic: Not surfaced in this search pass; course-specific. English language: BACHELORS: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall (6.0 per component) or TOEFL iBT 80; Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency 169+ per component; MASTERS: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (6.0 per component) or TOEFL iBT 90; SELECTIVE PROGRAMMES: IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 100 (International Relations and Diplomacy, Advanced LLM) Acceptance rate: Not surfaced.
18%intl. students
Eindhoven
Eindhoven University of Technology
Based in Eindhoven, a major technology and design hub and home to Philips, TU/e is particularly renowned for electrical engineering, computer science, and industrial design. Located in Eindhoven, Netherlands. International students: Not surfaced in this search pass. Admission requirements — Academic: Minimum CGPA of 7.0/10 (or 75%) for both undergraduate and graduate programmes. English language: GENERAL: TOEFL iBT 90 minimum (21 per section) or IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (6.0 per section) Acceptance rate: Not surfaced.
18%intl. students
Groningen
University of Groningen
One of the Netherlands' oldest universities, founded in 1614, based in Groningen in the north, known for a broad academic offering and a large, merit-based admissions process. Located in Groningen, Netherlands. International students: Approximately 3,800 international students out of around 30,000 total students (as of: reported 2024). Admission requirements — Academic: Not surfaced in this search pass; admission based on merit, no entrance exam. English language: MOST FACULTIES: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (6.0 per section) or TOEFL iBT 92; LAW ARTS LINGUISTICS: IELTS 7.0 Acceptance rate: Not surfaced.
18%intl. students
Maastricht
Maastricht University
The Netherlands' most internationally-oriented university, based in Maastricht near the Belgian and German borders, known for its Problem-Based Learning (PBL) teaching model and a strong European/international relations focus. Located in Maastricht, Netherlands. International students: Not surfaced in this search pass; described as having a highly diverse, multicultural international student body (as of: reported 2024). Admission requirements — Academic: Undergraduate: Class XII at 70-75%; postgraduate: bachelor's degree plus IELTS 6.5. English language: STANDARD: IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 90; SBE MASTERS WRITING: IELTS 6.5 specifically in writing Acceptance rate: Not surfaced.
18%intl. students
Wageningen
Wageningen University & Research
The Netherlands' leading university for agriculture, food science, and environmental sciences, based in Wageningen, consistently ranked among the world's top institutions in these fields. Located in Wageningen, Netherlands. International students: Not surfaced in this search pass. Admission requirements — Academic: Not surfaced in this search pass; course-specific. English language: UNDERGRADUATE: IELTS 6.0 minimum; POSTGRADUATE: IELTS 6.5 minimum; TOEFL RANGE: 80-93 depending on programme Acceptance rate: Overall acceptance rate about 55% (one source cites 25% specifically for Master's programmes in 2022).
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Scholarships in Netherlands
University of Amsterdam Global Excellence Scholarship
University of Amsterdam
Fixed amount — USD 10,000Deadline: June 30, 2026
Awarded to outstanding international undergraduate and postgraduate entrants demonstrating exceptional academic merit (top 10% of graduating class).
University of Amsterdam Vice-Chancellor's International Merit Award
University of Amsterdam Foundation
Partial funding — % 50Deadline: May 15, 2026
Covers up to 50% of annual tuition fees for duration of program. Requires minimum GPA 3.7/4.0 and personal leadership essay.
University of Amsterdam Women in STEM Fellowship
STEM Education Initiative
Fixed amount — USD 7,500Deadline: July 31, 2026
Available to female international applicants accepted into undergraduate or graduate programs in Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics.
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Global Excellence Scholarship
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Fixed amount — USD 10,000Deadline: June 30, 2026
Awarded to outstanding international undergraduate and postgraduate entrants demonstrating exceptional academic merit (top 10% of graduating class).
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Vice-Chancellor's International Merit Award
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Foundation
Partial funding — % 50Deadline: May 15, 2026
Covers up to 50% of annual tuition fees for duration of program. Requires minimum GPA 3.7/4.0 and personal leadership essay.
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Women in STEM Fellowship
STEM Education Initiative
Fixed amount — USD 7,500Deadline: July 31, 2026
Available to female international applicants accepted into undergraduate or graduate programs in Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics.
University of Groningen Global Excellence Scholarship
University of Groningen
Fixed amount — USD 10,000Deadline: June 30, 2026
Awarded to outstanding international undergraduate and postgraduate entrants demonstrating exceptional academic merit (top 10% of graduating class).
University of Groningen Vice-Chancellor's International Merit Award
University of Groningen Foundation
Partial funding — % 50Deadline: May 15, 2026
Covers up to 50% of annual tuition fees for duration of program. Requires minimum GPA 3.7/4.0 and personal leadership essay.
University of Groningen Women in STEM Fellowship
STEM Education Initiative
Fixed amount — USD 7,500Deadline: July 31, 2026
Available to female international applicants accepted into undergraduate or graduate programs in Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics.
Delft University of Technology Global Excellence Scholarship
Delft University of Technology
Fixed amount — USD 10,000Deadline: June 30, 2026
Awarded to outstanding international undergraduate and postgraduate entrants demonstrating exceptional academic merit (top 10% of graduating class).
Delft University of Technology Vice-Chancellor's International Merit Award
Delft University of Technology Foundation
Partial funding — % 50Deadline: May 15, 2026
Covers up to 50% of annual tuition fees for duration of program. Requires minimum GPA 3.7/4.0 and personal leadership essay.
Delft University of Technology Women in STEM Fellowship
STEM Education Initiative
Fixed amount — USD 7,500Deadline: July 31, 2026
Available to female international applicants accepted into undergraduate or graduate programs in Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics.
Wageningen University & Research Global Excellence Scholarship
Wageningen University & Research
Fixed amount — USD 10,000Deadline: June 30, 2026
Awarded to outstanding international undergraduate and postgraduate entrants demonstrating exceptional academic merit (top 10% of graduating class).
Wageningen University & Research Vice-Chancellor's International Merit Award
Wageningen University & Research Foundation
Partial funding — % 50Deadline: May 15, 2026
Covers up to 50% of annual tuition fees for duration of program. Requires minimum GPA 3.7/4.0 and personal leadership essay.
Wageningen University & Research Women in STEM Fellowship
STEM Education Initiative
Fixed amount — USD 7,500Deadline: July 31, 2026
Available to female international applicants accepted into undergraduate or graduate programs in Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics.
Eindhoven University of Technology Global Excellence Scholarship
Eindhoven University of Technology
Fixed amount — USD 10,000Deadline: June 30, 2026
Awarded to outstanding international undergraduate and postgraduate entrants demonstrating exceptional academic merit (top 10% of graduating class).
Eindhoven University of Technology Vice-Chancellor's International Merit Award
Eindhoven University of Technology Foundation
Partial funding — % 50Deadline: May 15, 2026
Covers up to 50% of annual tuition fees for duration of program. Requires minimum GPA 3.7/4.0 and personal leadership essay.
Eindhoven University of Technology Women in STEM Fellowship
STEM Education Initiative
Fixed amount — USD 7,500Deadline: July 31, 2026
Available to female international applicants accepted into undergraduate or graduate programs in Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics.
Leiden University Global Excellence Scholarship
Leiden University
Fixed amount — USD 10,000Deadline: June 30, 2026
Awarded to outstanding international undergraduate and postgraduate entrants demonstrating exceptional academic merit (top 10% of graduating class).
Leiden University Vice-Chancellor's International Merit Award
Leiden University Foundation
Partial funding — % 50Deadline: May 15, 2026
Covers up to 50% of annual tuition fees for duration of program. Requires minimum GPA 3.7/4.0 and personal leadership essay.
Leiden University Women in STEM Fellowship
STEM Education Initiative
Fixed amount — USD 7,500Deadline: July 31, 2026
Available to female international applicants accepted into undergraduate or graduate programs in Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics.
Utrecht University Global Excellence Scholarship
Utrecht University
Fixed amount — USD 10,000Deadline: June 30, 2026
Awarded to outstanding international undergraduate and postgraduate entrants demonstrating exceptional academic merit (top 10% of graduating class).
Utrecht University Vice-Chancellor's International Merit Award
Utrecht University Foundation
Partial funding — % 50Deadline: May 15, 2026
Covers up to 50% of annual tuition fees for duration of program. Requires minimum GPA 3.7/4.0 and personal leadership essay.
Utrecht University Women in STEM Fellowship
STEM Education Initiative
Fixed amount — USD 7,500Deadline: July 31, 2026
Available to female international applicants accepted into undergraduate or graduate programs in Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics.
Erasmus University Rotterdam Global Excellence Scholarship
Erasmus University Rotterdam
Fixed amount — USD 10,000Deadline: June 30, 2026
Awarded to outstanding international undergraduate and postgraduate entrants demonstrating exceptional academic merit (top 10% of graduating class).
Erasmus University Rotterdam Vice-Chancellor's International Merit Award
Erasmus University Rotterdam Foundation
Partial funding — % 50Deadline: May 15, 2026
Covers up to 50% of annual tuition fees for duration of program. Requires minimum GPA 3.7/4.0 and personal leadership essay.
Erasmus University Rotterdam Women in STEM Fellowship
STEM Education Initiative
Fixed amount — USD 7,500Deadline: July 31, 2026
Available to female international applicants accepted into undergraduate or graduate programs in Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics.
Maastricht University Global Excellence Scholarship
Maastricht University
Fixed amount — USD 10,000Deadline: June 30, 2026
Awarded to outstanding international undergraduate and postgraduate entrants demonstrating exceptional academic merit (top 10% of graduating class).
Maastricht University Vice-Chancellor's International Merit Award
Maastricht University Foundation
Partial funding — % 50Deadline: May 15, 2026
Covers up to 50% of annual tuition fees for duration of program. Requires minimum GPA 3.7/4.0 and personal leadership essay.
Maastricht University Women in STEM Fellowship
STEM Education Initiative
Fixed amount — USD 7,500Deadline: July 31, 2026
Available to female international applicants accepted into undergraduate or graduate programs in Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics.