# Hogeschool Inholland

> public · Haarlem · netherlands

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €9800 — verified 2026-06-04
- **IELTS minimum:** 6 — verified 2026-06-04
- **Financial proof for a student residence permit:** €13,569 per year (2026, Immigration service (IND) — required amounts: https://ind.nl/en/required-amounts-income-requirements)

**Intakes and deadlines**

| Intake | Deadline | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| September | Apr 01 | Non-EU standard. Multiple campuses (Haarlem, Alkmaar, Rotterdam, Amsterdam). Confirm campus per programme. |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-04.

## Profile

- **Country:** netherlands (NL)
- **City:** Haarlem
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** business, design, social-sciences
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor, applied-sciences
- **Website:** https://www.inholland.nl/en
- **Address:** Bijdorplaan 15, 2015 CE Haarlem, Netherlands
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-04

## About

Haarlem is a charming, historic city 20 minutes west of Amsterdam, with half the price and all the character. Canal-side cafés, art galleries, and a tightly knit student community give the place a cosy, creative feel without Amsterdam's chaos. You're close enough to visit the capital but far enough to actually afford rent.

## Strengths

- Tuition of €9,800/year is competitive among Dutch universities of applied sciences for international students.
- IELTS 6.0 entry requirement is accessible — no advanced English proficiency needed to apply.
- The Netherlands grants a 1-year post-study work permit (Zoekjaar), giving time to find EU-based employment after graduation.
- Haarlem is a compact, safe historic city 15 minutes from Amsterdam — urban access without Amsterdam housing costs.
- Holland Scholarship offers €5,000 one-time grant in year 1 for non-EU students including RU, UA, KZ, and UZ nationals.
- Students can work 16 h/week during term and full-time in summer with no separate work permit required under the VVR.

## Watch out for

- Living costs in the Haarlem/Amsterdam area run €700–1,500/month for private housing — among the highest in continental Europe.
- Russian students face SWIFT payment blocks to the Netherlands; transferring tuition and living funds requires workarounds.
- Belarusian students have no confirmed standard visa pathway — the Dutch immigration service (IND) must be contacted directly with uncertain outcome.
- Inholland is a university of applied sciences (HBO), not a research university — a brand gap that may affect graduate employer recognition in some CIS home markets.
- Daily life outside campus is in Dutch; limited English in municipal offices, housing agencies, and local services creates a practical barrier.

## Scholarships

- **National schemes:** Holland Scholarship (€5,000)
- **Note:** Holland Scholarship: one-time €5,000 first-year grant for non-EU students. Apply directly to the institution. BY eligibility uncertain for 2026 intake.
- **Researched:** 2026-06

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €480–650
- **Private housing:** €650–850
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Haarlem
- **How to apply:** Apply via Inholland housing service. Proximity to Amsterdam inflates prices.
- **Notes:** 15 min from Amsterdam by train — market mirrors Amsterdam. Students sometimes commute.
- **Source:** https://www.studyinholland.nl/practical-matters/housing

## National and EU scholarships for this destination

- [Holland Scholarship](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/holland-scholarship.md) — €5,000 one-time (first year)
- [Orange Tulip Scholarship (OTS)](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/orange-tulip-scholarship.md) — Partial to full tuition (varies by institution)
- [Erasmus+](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-plus.md) — Monthly mobility grant set by the home institution + possible top-ups
- [Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-mundus.md) — Full scholarship: tuition + travel, visa & a monthly living allowance (set per programme)

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