Checklist
Study programmes
What?
Examine the available study programme. Holland offers more than 1,560 international study programmes and courses.
Where?
Browse the database to find the study programme of your interest. To avoid disappointment, make some other choices as well
Accreditation
What?
Check whether the programme of your choice is accredited by the NVAO (Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders)
Where?
In the database of international programmes and coursesthe status of each individual programme is indicated with icons.
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Check the institution
What?
Check if the institution of your choice has signed Code of Conduct. Only institutions have signed the COde are allowed to recruit international students.
Where?
Visit www.internationalstudy.nl to find out whether the institution of your choice appears on the list of institutions that have signed the Code of Conduct.
Scholarships
What?
If you cannot rely on your own funds for studying, you can look for scholarships and find out if you are eligible.
Where?
The online search engine Grantfinder gives a complete overview of scholarships available for students who wish to come to Holland. You can also contact Nuffic Neso Indonesia office or the international relations office of your own institution to find out about scholarship and exchange opportunities.
Requirements
What?
Find out what the admission requirements are for the programme of your choice.
Where?
Contact the Dutch institution offering the programme of your choice to ask for more information about admission requirements, language requirements and so on.
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Admission
What?
If the programme is suitable and you meet the requirements, follow the institutions procedure for gaining admission.
Where?
Follow the directions from the institution on how to apply. Often this information is listed on the website of the institution.
Immigration regulations
What?
Check which immigration regulations apply to you. From collecting the rquired documents to receiving your actual visa (if needed) may take up to six months.
Where?
You can find out which rules apply to you in the Student Visa Wizard or at www.ind.nl.
Documents
What?
Gather all the documents which the Dutch immigration authorities require in your case. If you need an entry visa (MVV), ask your host institution if they can arrange it on your behalf.
Where?
Find out which documents you need in the Student Visa Wizard and the Upon arrival section or at www.ind.nl
Housing
What?
Once you arrive in Holland, you will need a place to live. Finding housing can be difficult, make sure you start looking as soon as possible. Don't forget to ask the host institution for help in arranging a place for you to live.
Where?
Your institution should be able to provide you with more information about housing
Health insurance
What?
All students in Holland are abliged to have health insurance. There are several options for you to arrange this.
Where?
Check the information and regulations about health insurance to find out how you can arrange your insurance.