How will I be able to pay for accommodation while studying in the Netherlands?
So I'm interested in applying for a postgraduate degree in the Netherlands. I understand that the Dutch government offers a full tuition fee loan, but not for housing costs (unless you're under 30 and work over 32 hours per week). So my question is, how am I supposed to pay for accommodation while studying in the Netherlands as a British student?
Hi!
You are correct about the funding possibilities besides the fact that you need to work at least 56 hrs a month (about 14 hrs a wk). You can find more info on http://www.duo.nl/particulieren/international-student/student-finance/how-does-it-work.asp
If you are a British national than you are allowed to work in the Netherlands so you can try to find a job. Even when this is for less than 14 hrs a week (which is quite a lot next to your studies) you could use this to cover your living costs. We have quite some international students at Tilburg University who find a job if they are not too picky. However, you can never be sure before coming here that you will find a job, which is why many international students also choose to save up before.
Hope this helps! Also: do you have any idea of what kind of Master you are looking for?
You are correct about the funding possibilities besides the fact that you need to work at least 56 hrs a month (about 14 hrs a wk). You can find more info on http://www.duo.nl/particulieren/international-student/student-finance/how-does-it-work.asp
If you are a British national than you are allowed to work in the Netherlands so you can try to find a job. Even when this is for less than 14 hrs a week (which is quite a lot next to your studies) you could use this to cover your living costs. We have quite some international students at Tilburg University who find a job if they are not too picky. However, you can never be sure before coming here that you will find a job, which is why many international students also choose to save up before.
Hope this helps! Also: do you have any idea of what kind of Master you are looking for?
If you do your Masters in the UK (ie. on full funding) then you could do a PhD in the Netherlands - in Europe most funded PhD positions are actually as employees of the University so you are on a realistic salary and treated far better than at any UK University.
Also, look at the new Erasmus+ scheme which could give you an appropriate loan to cover all your costs of a Masters course in Europe - https://www.erasmusplus.org.uk/key-action-1/master%E2%80%99s-student-loan-guarantee
Also, look at the new Erasmus+ scheme which could give you an appropriate loan to cover all your costs of a Masters course in Europe - https://www.erasmusplus.org.uk/key-action-1/master%E2%80%99s-student-loan-guarantee
(edited 9 years ago)
Also -
Amandus H. Lundqvist Scholarship Program - for Masters level study at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), Netherlands
'The scholarship covers a period of five years: two years studying for a Master's degree at TU/e and three years working for the company that sponsors the scholarship. In this way you will also gain international work experience and increase your career opportunities.' Closing date for Autumn 2015 entry will be February 2015. This scheme is ONLY available for UK/EU nationals. Details at :https://www.tue.nl/en/education/stud...rship-program/
Amandus H. Lundqvist Scholarship Program - for Masters level study at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), Netherlands
'The scholarship covers a period of five years: two years studying for a Master's degree at TU/e and three years working for the company that sponsors the scholarship. In this way you will also gain international work experience and increase your career opportunities.' Closing date for Autumn 2015 entry will be February 2015. This scheme is ONLY available for UK/EU nationals. Details at :https://www.tue.nl/en/education/stud...rship-program/
Original post by returnmigrant
Also -
Amandus H. Lundqvist Scholarship Program - for Masters level study at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), Netherlands
'The scholarship covers a period of five years: two years studying for a Master's degree at TU/e and three years working for the company that sponsors the scholarship. In this way you will also gain international work experience and increase your career opportunities.' Closing date for Autumn 2015 entry will be February 2015. This scheme is ONLY available for UK/EU nationals. Details at :https://www.tue.nl/en/education/stud...rship-program/
Amandus H. Lundqvist Scholarship Program - for Masters level study at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), Netherlands
'The scholarship covers a period of five years: two years studying for a Master's degree at TU/e and three years working for the company that sponsors the scholarship. In this way you will also gain international work experience and increase your career opportunities.' Closing date for Autumn 2015 entry will be February 2015. This scheme is ONLY available for UK/EU nationals. Details at :https://www.tue.nl/en/education/stud...rship-program/
Do you know if there's something like this for students of Utrecht University?
Original post by RamocitoMorales
Do you know if there's something like this for students of Utrecht University?
To be honest you need some personal financial backing to do a masters abroad. I went to Utrecht and paid for everything myself because the UK's postgraduate loan scheme wasn't in operation yet so tuition in the Netherlands was cheaper than in the UK.
Utrecht does have some scholarships:
http://www.uu.nl/masters/en/general-information/international-students/financial-matters/grants-and-scholarships
The Erasmus+ scheme would be ideal for you because you can borrow money for tuition and personal expenses but the EU Commission hasn't got a British bank to sign up and offer the scheme yet.
Original post by alexgilder
The Erasmus+ scheme would be ideal for you because you can borrow money for tuition and personal expenses but the EU Commission hasn't got a British bank to sign up and offer the scheme yet.
It probably won't happen now with the Brexit and whatnot.
Original post by RamocitoMorales
It probably won't happen now with the Brexit
Erasmus funding isnt part of the EU, so leaving wont make any difference.
Original post by returnmigrant
If you do your Masters in the UK (ie. on full funding) then you could do a PhD in the Netherlands - in Europe most funded PhD positions are actually as employees of the University so you are on a realistic salary and treated far better than at any UK University.
Also, look at the new Erasmus+ scheme which could give you an appropriate loan to cover all your costs of a Masters course in Europe - https://www.erasmusplus.org.uk/key-action-1/master%E2%80%99s-student-loan-guarantee
Also, look at the new Erasmus+ scheme which could give you an appropriate loan to cover all your costs of a Masters course in Europe - https://www.erasmusplus.org.uk/key-action-1/master%E2%80%99s-student-loan-guarantee
The requested page could not be found
Original post by posteh
The requested page could not be found
Probably because that link is 2 years old .........
(However withe tiniest bit of searching you can find the information : https://www.erasmusplus.org.uk/master-loan. and https://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/opportunities-for-individuals/students/erasmus-plus-master-degree-loans_en )
Original post by 1775339
To be honest you need some personal financial backing to do a masters abroad. I went to Utrecht and paid for everything myself because the UK's postgraduate loan scheme wasn't in operation yet so tuition in the Netherlands was cheaper than in the UK.
Utrecht does have some scholarships:
http://www.uu.nl/masters/en/general-information/international-students/financial-matters/grants-and-scholarships
The Erasmus+ scheme would be ideal for you because you can borrow money for tuition and personal expenses but the EU Commission hasn't got a British bank to sign up and offer the scheme yet.
Utrecht does have some scholarships:
http://www.uu.nl/masters/en/general-information/international-students/financial-matters/grants-and-scholarships
The Erasmus+ scheme would be ideal for you because you can borrow money for tuition and personal expenses but the EU Commission hasn't got a British bank to sign up and offer the scheme yet.
Hi,
I've just accepted a place at Utrecht. How did you like it there? I'm hoping to save enough to last me a few months until I secure work and can get the bursary. Did you work part time when you were there?
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