# Windesheim

> public · Zwolle · netherlands

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €9600 — 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 | Standard non-EU deadline for applied-sciences universities (HBO). Zwolle campus. Christian tradition but open to all. |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-04.

## Profile

- **Country:** netherlands (NL)
- **City:** Zwolle
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** business, engineering, design, computer-science
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor, applied-sciences
- **Website:** https://www.windesheim.nl/en
- **Address:** Campus 2-6, 8017 CA Zwolle, Netherlands
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-04

## About

Zwolle is a historic city in the central Netherlands with medieval character and a relaxed pace. The city has a growing student population but remains quieter and more affordable than Amsterdam or Utrecht. Cycling culture is strong, and the city centre has museums, cafés, and nightlife typical of Dutch regional cities. Cost of living is moderate, and housing is more accessible than in larger urban centres.

## Strengths

- EU member state degree opens Schengen mobility and post-study job-search rights via the 1-year permit (Zoekjaar).
- Applied-sciences (HBO) degree is state-accredited and recognised across the Netherlands and EU labour market.
- Tuition of €9,600/year is competitive for a Dutch public-sector university of applied sciences.
- IELTS 6.0 entry bar is accessible for most CIS applicants without additional test prep.
- Holland Scholarship provides a €5,000 one-time grant in year one for non-EU students including RU, UA, KZ, and UZ nationals.
- Zwolle is a mid-size Dutch city with lower private housing costs (€700–1,500/month) compared to Amsterdam or Utrecht.

## Watch out for

- Russian students face embassy-only visa applications (no third-country option confirmed) and SWIFT payment restrictions for tuition transfers.
- Belarusian students have no confirmed standard admission pathway and must contact the Dutch immigration service (IND) directly.
- Financial proof requirement of ~€13,569 in a blocked account for visa can be a significant upfront barrier.
- Daily life in the Netherlands is primarily Dutch-speaking; English suffices on campus but integration outside university is harder.
- Zwolle's smaller labour market limits part-time job options compared to major Dutch cities, despite 16 h/week work rights.

## 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:** €350–460
- **Private housing:** €480–620
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Zwolle
- **How to apply:** Apply via Windesheim housing service. Growing regional city.
- **Notes:** Mid-size city with good student facilities. Less competitive than Randstad.
- **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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