Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences
About
Van Hall Larenstein in Velp is a Dutch university of applied sciences specialising in agriculture and natural sciences, with tuition of €8,500/year — below the average for Dutch applied-sciences programmes. IELTS 6.0 is accessible, and the €5,000 Holland Scholarship is available to RU, UA, KZ, and UZ applicants, alongside the one-year Zoekjaar job-search permit.
Velp is a quiet rural town in the eastern Netherlands near Arnhem, surrounded by green space and farmland. This is not a bustling city — it's a calm, nature-focused environment suitable for students seeking a slower pace. The region is affordable, and the proximity to forests and agricultural areas makes sense for students studying agriculture and environmental sciences.
Application deadlines
- SeptemberJun 01
Non-EU standard. VHL focuses on life sciences, nature and environment. Velp (near Arnhem) and Leeuwarden campuses.
Accommodation
Campus housing available on-site. Quiet campus setting near Arnhem.
SourceScholarships
- 🏛Holland Scholarship (€5,000)
Holland Scholarship: one-time €5,000 first-year grant for non-EU students. Apply directly to the institution. BY eligibility uncertain for 2026 intake.
National funding for this destination
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Why this works
- Tuition is €8,500/year — below the average for Dutch universities of applied sciences for non-EU students.
- IELTS 6.0 minimum is accessible for most CIS applicants without additional preparation.
- EU diploma opens the 1-year Zoekjaar orientation permit for job search across the Schengen zone after graduation.
- Holland Scholarship of €5,000 (one-time) is available for non-EU students including RU, UA, KZ, and UZ nationalities.
- Students can work 16 h/week during term and full-time in summer with no separate work permit required.
- Velp is a small, safe town near Arnhem — lower cost of living than Amsterdam or The Hague.
What to check
- Russian students face SWIFT transfer blocks to the Netherlands — tuition and living cost payments require workarounds.
- Belarusian students have no confirmed standard visa pathway — direct IND contact is required before applying.
- Velp is a small town with limited part-time job market and student nightlife compared to major Dutch cities.
- Daily life in the Netherlands requires Dutch for housing search, local services, and social integration.
- Accommodation costs range €450–900/month in dormitories; private housing reaches €1,500/month, straining a tight budget.
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