Aeres Hogeschool

Why this works

• Netherlands issues a 1-year Zoekjaar orientation permit after graduation, giving EU job-search rights.
• IELTS 6.0 entry threshold is accessible for CIS students without intensive exam prep.
• Tuition of €8,500/year is below the average for Dutch universities of applied sciences.
• The Holland Scholarship offers a one-time €5,000 grant; open to RU, UA, KZ, and UZ applicants.
• Agriculture and natural-sciences specialisations are rare among English-taught European programmes.
• Almere is 20 minutes from Amsterdam by train, combining a quieter city with access to a major European hub.

What to check

• RU applicants can apply only via the Moscow embassy; no confirmed third-country application route.
• SWIFT transfers to the Netherlands are blocked for RU students; payment logistics are complex.
• BY applicants have no confirmed standard admission pathway; contact with IND required individually.
• Accommodation costs €450–900/month in a dorm or €700–1,500 in private housing, adding significant pressure on the budget.
• The file contains no confirmed English-taught programme list; language of instruction must be verified directly with the university.

Accommodation

€800-1400/mo private — Extremely competitive market. Apply for SSH/DUWO waiting list at the moment of admission offer. Budget €1,000+/mo realistic in private market.

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.