Ukraine → Netherlands
Study in Netherlands from Ukraine
TP route is active until March 2027. Direct HBO admission from Ukrainian school certificate via Nuffic equivalency. Plan timeline around TP expiry.
Visa / legal path
Tijdelijke bescherming (TP) OR MVV + VVR
Processing time
4–8 weeks
Work rights
16 h/week
Tuition
€9,000–€18,000 /yr
Living cost
€10,000–€18,000 /yr
Financial proof
€12,500
Credential recognition
Nuffic (nuffic.nl)
English (IELTS)
6
Scholarships
Holland Scholarship (€5,000), Maastricht NL-High Potential
What works on this route
- TP holders: register at BRP within 4 weeks of arrival; use M35H IND form for residence permit.
- Tijdelijke bescherming valid until 4 March 2027 (EU Council extension). Plan studies within this horizon.
- DUO student finance is NOT available for TP holders.
- MVV financial proof requires ~€12,500/year — verify source of funds carefully.
- Orange Tulip Scholarship not available for Ukrainian citizens.
Why applications get rejected
- MVV financial proof rejected (wrong format or insufficient amount)
- IELTS below 6.0
- Tuition payment failed (SWIFT routing issue)
Example institutions
| Example institutions | Programme | City | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| THUAS (The Hague) | Business / International Management | The Hague | €9,500/yr |
| HvA (Hogeschool van Amsterdam) | Business / IT | Amsterdam | €10,000/yr |
| Saxion | International Business | Enschede | €9,000/yr |
| NHL Stenden | International Business | Leeuwarden | €9,500/yr |
| KABK | Interior Architecture | The Hague | ~€10,000/yr |
After visa: settling in
- 1Register with the municipality (gemeente) to get your BSN (citizen service number) — needed for a bank account, insurance, a job and a phone contract.
- 2Lock down housing BEFORE you fly: the Amsterdam / Utrecht / Delft / Eindhoven shortage is severe. Never transfer a deposit for a room you haven't seen via a verified party — sight-unseen rental scams are common.
- 3Use the official student-housing providers (DUWO, SSH) — register on their waitlists months ahead, not on arrival.
- 4Open a Dutch bank account once you have a BSN and address (most webshops and rent payments expect iDEAL / a local IBAN).
- 5If you take a side job alongside study you must switch to Dutch basic health insurance (basisverzekering); a pure full-time student keeps international/travel cover instead.
Related routes
Figures are indicative for the 2026-27 academic year and must be confirmed at the official source before applying. Admission and visas are never guaranteed.