De Haagse Hogeschool / The Hague University of Applied Sciences (THUAS)

Why this works

• Tuition of €10,528 per year is moderate for the Netherlands and competitive among Dutch HBO institutions.
• IELTS 6.0 entry requirement is accessible for CIS applicants with solid but not exceptional English.
• International Business programme is fully English-taught with a September intake via direct Studielink application.
• The Hague is the seat of the EU and international organisations, offering unique internship and networking exposure.
• After graduation, the Dutch Zoekjaar (orientation year) gives a 1-year job-search permit in the EU.
• Holland Scholarship of €5,000 (one-time) is available for RU, KZ, UA, and UZ passport holders.

What to check

• Russian students face SWIFT transfer restrictions to the Netherlands and must use intermediary payment services.
• Russian applicants can only apply via the Moscow embassy — no confirmed third-country visa option.
• THUAS is an applied-sciences (HBO) institution; its diploma carries less research-university prestige than WO degrees.
• The Hague has a smaller student social scene compared to Amsterdam or Utrecht — nightlife and peer network are limited.
• Non-EU students must prove ~€13,569 in financial resources for the visa; blocked-account or sponsor letter required.

Accommodation

€750-1200/mo private — The Hague shares housing pressure with Leiden and Delft. DUWO complexes available for students.

Scholarships

Holland/NL Scholarship available at most NL universities for non-EU/EEA students. BY eligibility uncertain due to EU restrictions.