Tuition (non-EU)
€9900
IELTS minimum
6
Institution
University university
City
Utrecht, Netherlands
Fields
business, engineering, computer-science, design
Why this works
- Tuition of €9,900/year is competitive among Dutch public universities of applied sciences.
- Low IELTS bar of 6.0 makes entry accessible without top scores.
- The Netherlands grants a 1-year Zoekjaar orientation permit after graduation for job searching.
- Students can work 16 h/week term-time and full-time in summer without a separate work permit.
- Holland Scholarship offers €5,000 one-time grant to non-EU students including RU, UA, KZ, and UZ nationals.
- Utrecht is a compact, young-population city with a major student community and good rail links across Europe.
What to check
- Russian students face SWIFT payment restrictions; tuition transfers require intermediary solutions.
- Belarusian students have no confirmed standard visa pathway — IND must be contacted directly.
- Programme-level admission requirements and English availability are not yet verified for this institution.
- Living costs including dorm (€450–900/month) and health insurance (~€140/month) significantly add to the total budget.
- As a university of applied sciences, the HU degree may carry less recognition than research-university diplomas in some CIS employers' eyes.
Accommodation
€700-1200/mo private — SSH Utrecht near campus from €350/mo. Private market competitive.
Scholarships
Holland Scholarship: one-time €5,000 first-year grant for non-EU students. Apply directly to the institution. BY eligibility uncertain for 2026 intake.
Figures are indicative and change by academic year. Always confirm tuition, deadlines and visa requirements on the official institution and government sources before applying.