Key points to note when applying to study in the Netherlands

#HollandStudy# Introduction The Netherlands has a stable environment and high-quality resources, and can provide students with a better education. It is the target country for many students. The following are the key points that Kao.com shared when applying to study in the Netherlands. Welcome to read and reference!

Key points to note when applying to study in the Netherlands

1. “Start” one year in advance

It is generally recommended that students apply for a Neso certificate 4 months before going to the Netherlands. After a student is admitted to a Dutch school and obtains a Neso certificate, if you plan to study in the Netherlands for more than 90 days, you need to apply for an MVV visa, also known as a "return visa." The school will apply for an MVV visa to the Dutch Immigration Bureau on behalf of the student. The acceptance period is generally 4-6 weeks. After successfully passing the visa review of the Immigration Bureau, students will receive a notice from the embassy and consulate and go through the visa application procedures at the Dutch embassy and consulate in the place of residence. After obtaining the visa, you must contact the school to finalize accommodation, insurance, airport pick-up and other related matters.

2. Learning English in the Netherlands is too expensive

Based on the experience of the past few years, experts studying in the Netherlands generally recommend that Chinese students, regardless of whether their IELTS scores have reached the school standards, should study in the Netherlands before leaving China. , don’t give up the opportunity to improve your English level, don’t interrupt English training, especially targeted learning of spoken English. When students apply to the school, they must provide qualified IELTS scores (IELTS 6.0 for undergraduates and IELTS 6.5 for masters). If a student's IELTS score is between 5.0-6.0, he or she can apply for undergraduate preparatory courses. However, there are only a few Dutch schools that offer undergraduate preparatory courses, and since such courses are usually not within the scope of Dutch government subsidies, the fees are relatively high (3,000-4,000 euros for half a year, 6,000-7,000 euros for one year). Therefore, students need to improve their education in the country. own English scores. After students arrive in the Netherlands, they must first overcome psychological barriers, dare to speak, and not be afraid of making mistakes; secondly, they must study continuously so that their English level can gradually improve. Although the cost of studying abroad for a master's degree in the Netherlands is not high, the cost of learning English is very high. I hope you can improve your English in China and practice your oral expression skills in the Netherlands.

3. To remit money, you must go to a regular bank.

Nowadays, most domestic banks have opened foreign exchange business, and students can exchange foreign exchange directly at these banks. When going abroad, according to relevant regulations of China Customs, students should not carry more than US$2,000 worth of foreign currency with them. If it is a DIY application, after receiving the school's admission notice and tuition list, you can remit the money according to the bank account number and relevant information provided by the school, and be sure to keep the remittance voucher. When exchanging currency, students need to pay attention to exchanging currency at regular banks and not to engage in private transactions for cheap.

Extended reading: Language proficiency requirements for 13 universities in the Netherlands to study in.

1. Erasmus University

The school is located in the modern trade port city of Rotterdam. This is a university in the Netherlands named after a scholar. Erasmus has enjoyed a reputation in academia for centuries and is a man who should always be remembered in Rotterdam.

Erasmus University aims to contribute to scientific progress and social development. For this purpose and taking into account current social needs and development, while adhering to academic ethics and international standards, the school provides teachers and students with an opportunity to freely conduct training and research.

Bachelor's degree application:

College entrance examination score requirements: areas with a full score of 750, at least 550 points

Language scores:

Undergraduate application Conditions: IELTS average score 6.0, of which the writing part shall not be lower than 6.0; TOEFL score shall not be lower than 520-575, of which the writing score shall be 5 (written test), or 190-233, and the writing shall not be lower than 4 (computer-based test), specific scores The requirements depend on the course applied for;

2. Radboud University

Radboud University is located in the city of Nijmegen in the southeast of the Netherlands. It was founded in 1923. A comprehensive university with 8 colleges, 45 different majors, and 12,500 students. The development process of nearly a hundred years has created the school's profound cultural heritage and strong academic atmosphere. At the same time, Nijmegen University has also ranked among the best in Europe. Because the school is quite skilled in teaching innovation, focuses on teacher-student interaction, innovates teaching methods, and continues to make academic progress, the school has made great achievements in many fields.

Language scores: TOEFL 80, with a minimum score of 20; IELTS 6.0, with a minimum score of 6.0

3. University of Groningen

Groningen The university was founded in 1614 and is one of the oldest universities in Europe. Since its establishment in the 17th century, the school has attracted a large number of foreign students and professors. The University of Groningen is a member of the European COIMBRA Group (the COIMBRA Group is a cooperative organization of 38 oldest universities in Europe, and its members include the University of Cambridge and the University of Oxford in the UK).

Language score:

Undergraduate application requirements: high school diploma; IELTS6.0 (no less than 5.5 in each component)

4. Delft Institute of Technology University

Delft University of Technology is the oldest, largest and most extensive science and engineering university in the Netherlands. Its majors cover almost all fields of engineering science. Delft University of Technology was founded in 1842. For more than 160 years, the school has been committed to the development of advanced technology. Its main goal is to provide high-level technical education and conduct research on advanced technology. At the same time, the school has signed a contract with Tsinghua University in China Entered into an inter-school cooperation agreement. The school has nearly 6,000 faculty and staff, including 2,300 scientific and technological workers, 650 researchers with doctoral degrees, 2,800 support staff, and more than 200 professors. There are approximately 13,000 students on campus, including nearly 1,000 international students.

Language score:

Bachelor’s degree application requirements: TOEFL (Internet-based test) 70, IELTS (academic) 5.5; note, bachelor’s programs in aerospace engineering, applied earth science and nanobiology The minimum scores required are: TOEFL (online test) 90, IELTS (academic) 6.5

5. Eindhoven University of Technology

Eindhoven University of Technology (TU /e) was founded in 1956 as a polytechnic school and has now developed into a polytechnic university with 8 departments. There are 12 master of science engineering majors and 3 bachelor's degree teacher training majors in mathematics, physics and chemistry. In addition, the school's Stan Ekman College also has 10 graduate technical design majors, and the school's graduate school offers a variety of graduate courses.

By 2000, TU/e ??had approximately 3,000 faculty members, 300 professors, 6,000 students, 200 graduate students, 450 doctoral students, 20,000 graduate engineers, and technical 1,000 design masters and 2,000 doctoral degrees awarded.

Language scores: TOEFL (online test) 90, with a minimum score of 21; IELTS (academic) 6.5, with a minimum score of 6.0

6. Leiden University

Leiden University is located in the historic city of Leiden on the central and western coast of the Netherlands. It was founded in 1575.

After more than 400 years of development and growth, it has now become a world-renowned academic university. Sex University.

Leiden University is a typical university city, located near Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, The Hague and Rotterdam. The school has 15,000 students, 1,500 of whom are international students. The school has eight departments: law, archaeology, literature and art, medicine, natural sciences, social sciences, philosophy and theology. Leiden University has more than 60 degree programs covering almost all courses in languages, cultures and natural sciences. Leiden University has a sports activity center and self-study center with advanced facilities.

Language scores: TOEFL (online test) 90, IELTS (academic) 6.5

7. Maastricht University

Maastricht Founded in 1975, Hutt University is one of the youngest universities in the Netherlands. Because of its educational characteristics and international orientation, the university has a special status among Dutch universities. Most master's programs are taught in English, and more than half of the master's students are not Dutch students. The city of Maastricht is located in the south of the Netherlands and is the center of Europe. This is an ancient city with profound cultural heritage. Because of its special geographical location, foreign influences and traditional cultural exchanges give this city a special international atmosphere.

Language scores:

Bachelor’s degree application requirements: TOEFL (online test) 80, TOEFL (written test) 550, TOEFL (computer-based test) 213; IELTS (academic) 6.0

8. University of Amsterdam

The University of Amsterdam is located in Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands. The school's predecessor, the Athenaeum lllustre, was built in 1632 and was officially renamed the University of Amsterdam until 1877. The school has more than 7,700 faculty and staff and more than 23,300 students. There are more than 2,600 students from more than 100 countries in the world. The school is divided into 6 major departments and offers more than 40 international majors. It is one of the comprehensive universities with the most international majors and the most international degree in Europe.

Language scores:

Bachelor’s degree application requirements: TOEFL (online test) 92, with a minimum score of 20; TOEFL (written test) 580, TOEFL (computer-based test) 237; IELTS ( Academic) 6.5, with a minimum score of 6.0

9. Utrecht University

Utrecht University is one of the oldest universities in the Netherlands and one of the top 100 in the world. The school motto is "SolIustitiae IllustraNos", which means "Yang's justice brings benefit to all people". Utrecht University was founded on March 26, 1636. The school is located in Utrecht (Utrecht), an important cultural town in the Netherlands, and is famous for its long tradition. So far, Utrecht University has trained 12 Nobel Prize winners and 15 Spinoza Prize winners. Utrecht University has more than 30,000 students and more than 6,700 lecturers.

Language scores: TOEFL (online test) 90, IELTS (academic) 6.5

10. Wageningen University

Wageningen, where the school is located Wageningen University is located in the center of the Netherlands and has a population of 35,000. Wageningen University was founded in 1918. In recent decades, the school has developed into an important teaching and research center in the world in the fields of plants, animals, environment, agricultural technology, food and social sciences. As an important educational institution in the Netherlands, the school offers courses in natural sciences and social sciences. Courses cover many fields: from botany, food technology and health to supply chain management, from environmental science to ecology and economics, including national postgraduate courses and international education courses (Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, MBA, PhD ).

Language score:

Bachelor’s degree application requirements: TOEFL (online test) 80, IELTS (academic) 6.0

11. University of Twente

The University of Twente was founded in Enschede in 1961. It is a comprehensive institution of higher learning that cultivates modern entrepreneurial spirit. In 2001, it ranked first in the Netherlands and is a first-class university in Europe.

The school is a modern comprehensive university with an American-style campus in the Netherlands. It has 6 international standard football fields. The campus environment is beautiful and clean, and the facilities are complete. The modern buildings complement the ancient city, reflecting the school's profound cultural heritage. The school has always pursued continuous transcendence in teaching. Its high-quality teachers and rigorous teaching style have given the school a high reputation internationally.

Language scores: TOEFL (online test) 80, IELTS (academic) 6.0

12. Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Amsterdam is a university founded in 1880 Research university.

In the 1960s, the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam was fully open to recruiting students from all walks of life, but it still maintained a tradition of high-quality teaching and research. Today, the Free University of Amsterdam has ten colleges, namely the School of Economics and Business Management, the School of Law, the School of Earth and Life Sciences, the School of Science, the School of Humanities, the School of Social Sciences, the School of Behavior and Sports, the School of Medicine, the School of Dentistry and the School of Theology, with more than 24,000 students. students and more than 4,300 faculty and staff.

Language scores: TOEFL (online test) 80/92; IELTS (academic) 6.0/6.5

13. Tilburg University

Tilburg The university is a very international university founded in 1927. It has been ranked among the best in Dutch and European business subject evaluations many times. In the monthly magazine of the European Economic Association in December 2003, Tilburg University ranked first in European economics research. Tilburg University has also been accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB: Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and is currently one of the 13 colleges in Europe certified by AACSB. The Institute of Economics and Econometrics affiliated to the college The institute enjoys a high reputation in Europe and even the world.

Language score:

Bachelor’s degree application requirements: TOEFL (online test) 80, IELTS (academic) 6.0

Extended reading: Application process for studying in the Netherlands

1. Collect information

When choosing a school and major, it is very important to have objective and reliable information for reference. This information needs to be collected and organized by yourself, which takes a long time. time, so everyone must start preparing early.

You can check the school or directly contact the teachers at the admissions office to obtain official information to avoid being misled. Of course, if you are not confident in your ability to select information, you can consider seeking professional intermediaries. help.

2. Apply to school

First prepare all the materials required for application. When consulting the information above, you should be able to get a complete list and prepare step by step according to the requirements. Most of the materials are ready-made, and the only thing that needs to be prepared in advance is the language.

The application is submitted directly to the school. It can be submitted directly through the school. You need to register your identity, complete the basic information, then fill in the application form, pay the application fee after submission, and finally mail other applications that cannot be submitted online. Material.

3. Apply for a visa

If you want to apply for a fast MVV visa, you must first apply for a Neso certificate before submitting it. You need to go to the Neso Beijing office and provide yourself with IELTS or TOEFL scores and academic qualifications are dual-certified.

Students submit the visa application materials to the school, and the school applies directly to the IND for the MVV visa. After the review is successful, the student will directly receive the pick-up notice from the embassy. At this time, just bring your passport.

IV. Prepare to depart

Travel needs to be confirmed, that is, everyone’s flight information must be booked in advance, and then contact the person who will pick you up at the airport. For just a little money, you can enjoy direct service to the school, saving a lot of trouble along the way.

Then you need to pack your travel luggage, purchase relevant insurance, and arrange your accommodation in advance, so that you no longer have to worry about your accommodation after landing.