Tuition (non-EU)
€8500
IELTS minimum
6
Institution
University university
City
's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands
Fields
agriculture, natural-sciences
Why this works
- Tuition of €8,500/year is among the lowest for Dutch universities of applied sciences for non-EU students.
- IELTS 6.0 requirement is accessible for CIS students without intensive exam preparation.
- Netherlands offers a 1-year Zoekjaar orientation permit after graduation to find EU-based work.
- Students can work 16 h/week during term and full-time in summer with no separate work permit needed.
- Holland Scholarship provides €5,000 one-time grant in year 1 — open to RU, UA, KZ, and UZ nationals.
- 's-Hertogenbosch is a safe, mid-sized Dutch city with lower housing costs than Amsterdam or Rotterdam.
What to check
- Programme language of instruction is not confirmed — daily life and some courses may require Dutch.
- Russian students face SWIFT transfer blocks; tuition and living costs must be sent via intermediary channels.
- Belarus nationals have no confirmed standard visa pathway — IND contact required before applying.
- Accommodation is not guaranteed; dorm costs reach €450–900/month, and private housing €700–1,500/month.
- 's-Hertogenbosch is a smaller city with a limited international job market for post-study internships.
Accommodation
€550-850/mo private — 's-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch). Student housing available; city centre 15 min walk.
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.