How long does it usually take to apply for a Dutch university?

Universities in the Netherlands generally start school around September each year, and the academic year generally lasts from the end of August to the middle of June the following year. In the Netherlands, only a few universities can start classes in spring, and the academic year is from February to 65438+February. In order to apply for an MVV visa ("temporary residence permit") to study in the Netherlands, students must also apply for a "NesoCertificate", which will prove the validity of the English proficiency and academic degree certificates provided by students applying for studying in Dutch universities. Generally speaking, the processing cycle of NESO card is no longer than 2 months from the date of receiving the complete materials, so please make sure that you register at least 4 months before the date of going to the Netherlands. If students don't have the IELTS test report card yet, they need to set aside enough time to take the IELTS test and get the IELTS test report card before signing up. Unlike most countries, studying in the Netherlands adopts the "anti-visa" procedure. After an applicant is admitted to a Dutch university, the university submits a visa application to the Dutch Immigration Bureau on his behalf, and basically he can get a visa. The visa period is short, which takes about 1-2 months, and it only takes about 3 months for students to apply for a school visa. So it takes about 9 months from choosing a school to getting a visa.