# Zuyd Hogeschool

> public · Heerlen · netherlands

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €8800 — 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). Heerlen, Maastricht, Sittard campuses. Most affordable NL student city. |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-04.

## Profile

- **Country:** netherlands (NL)
- **City:** Heerlen
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** business, engineering, design, fine-arts
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor, applied-sciences
- **Website:** https://www.zuyd.nl/en
- **Address:** Nieuw Eyckholt 300, 6419 DJ Heerlen, Netherlands
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-04

## About

Heerlen is a compact city in the southern Netherlands near the German border, known for its multicultural character and affordable living costs. The city has a relaxed atmosphere and lower population density than major urban centres, making it feel calm and accessible. Student life is integrated into the local community. Housing and general costs are among the lowest in the Netherlands.

## Strengths

- EU-accredited applied sciences degree opens Schengen job market and qualifies for the one-year post-study work permit (Zoekjaar).
- International tuition of €8,800/year is below the Dutch university average, making it one of the more affordable options in the Netherlands.
- IELTS 6.0 entry requirement is accessible for most CIS applicants without expensive test retakes.
- Holland Scholarship of €5,000 (one-time) is available to non-EU students including RU, UA, KZ, and UZ nationals.
- Students may work 16 h/week term-time and full-time in summer without a separate TWV work permit, allowing income to offset costs.
- Heerlen's lower cost of living compared to Amsterdam or Rotterdam reduces monthly expenses on housing and daily needs.

## Watch out for

- Russian students face SWIFT payment blocks to the Netherlands; tuition and living transfers require intermediary solutions that add friction and cost.
- Heerlen is a small post-industrial city with limited English-speaking job opportunities, which may constrain internship and part-time work options.
- Daily life in the Netherlands requires Dutch for supermarkets, housing contracts, and municipal services — a practical barrier beyond academic English.
- Programme-level admission requirements, selection criteria, and application deadlines have not been verified and must be confirmed directly on the university website.
- Accommodation availability at the university is unconfirmed; the private rental market in the Netherlands is tight and can cost €700–1,500/month.

## 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:** €280–380
- **Private housing:** €350–480
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Heerlen
- **How to apply:** Apply via Zuyd housing service. Border region — Belgium/Germany nearby.
- **Notes:** Cheapest major student city in NL. South Limburg border area. 20 min to Maastricht.
- **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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