Study in the Netherlands for Non EU/EEA students

Holland or the Netherlands? What’s the difference between the two? 
The Netherlands is  often referred to as Holland. Nevertheless, the official name of the country is Kingdom of the Netherlands. The (Kingdom of the) Netherlands came into existence after Napoleon (1830) and between 1815 and 1830 also included Belgium.
The Netherlands consists out of twelve provinces. Two of them, North and South Holland, are the two provinces that together make Holland. The major cities (Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague) are located in these two provinces. Due to the maritime and economic power of these provinces in the 17th century (Golden Age), the Netherlands became known worldwide as Holland.
To make matters even more confusing the inhabitants of the Netherlands are called Dutch.

On the base of European Agreement (see the Bologna Process), all in the Netherlands acquired degrees are internationally accredited.

When studying abroad, it normally cannot be expected that degree programs are offered in the own native language. Nevertheless, the Dutch universities prove internationality when it comes to this: many universities run various programmes in English or even German. Speaking a foreign language therefore does not necessarily have to be an obstacle when studying in the Netherlands. Read more

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Visa conditions

To enter the Netherlands for study purposes, nationals from most countries need a visa. Once in the Netherlands, a residence permit or a work permit is often required.
Non EU/EEA students

Recognition of Academic Degrees

Just like many other countries, the Netherlands has been part of the ”Bologna Process”. This is a set of agreements between European countries to standardize education standards. Therefore, with a graduation at a Dutch university, a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree can be received. This system generally requires four to six years of study to successfully obtain a Master’s degree.

Annual Tuition Fees

1) Dutch & Foreign EU-students who come to the Netherlands to study
have to pay in the Netherlands annual tuition fees for 1,906 Euro (Tuition fees for 2014/2015) .
These fees can be paid in a single lump sum or in instalments.

All those who are older than 29 have to pay so called Instellingencollegegeld. The amount is from different university to university.

2) NON-EU-students normally have to pay much more than EU members,
the prices vary from 6,000 to 12,000 EUR and can be found on the corresponding university websites or ont Nuffic’s website www.nuffic.nl/en.

Nuffic is one of the largest and most prominent knowledge centres in Europe in the field of international recognition (descriptions and evaluations) of diplomas.

Location of Nuffic’s network of Nuffic Netherlands Education Support Offices (Nuffic Nesos)
Nuffic Nesos operates in locations strategically important for Dutch higher education:
Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Russia, South Korea, Thailand and Vietnam.
http://www.nuffic.nl/en/about-nuffic/location-of-nuffic-nesos

Read more over 
– tuition fees, expenses, Dutch financial aid, scholarship / grants from home country and financial support for parents:
http://www.study-in-holland.com/450,1,tuition_fees.html
– formalities like visa, work permit, insurance and living etc.:
http://www.studyinholland.nl/

FAQ
http://www.study-in-holland.com/481,1,faq.html
– Is studying in the Netherlands free of charge?
– When should I apply?
– How long do study programmes at universities in the Netherlands take?
– Will I be able to receive student financial aid from the Dutch government?
– Once started in the Netherlands, will I be able to continue a study programme in my homeland?
– Where can I get advice should I have questions about studying in the Netherlands?
– I am interested in studying in the Netherlands, but I can’t speak the language, yet.
– Can I already apply at the university and then acquire the language skills?
– Are there any admission requirements for studying psychology?
– I cannot find my study programme on Studielink.
– I want to start studying in Febuary, but it is only possible to apply for September on Studielink.
– I have applied to a study programme on Studielink, but now I have seen that it is in Dutch. I wanted the English version, though.