Misunderstandings and precautions of studying in the Netherlands

# China, China, China # Introduction Among so many countries studying abroad, the Netherlands is a country with high cost performance. Although it is not very popular, it still occupies a very important position in studying abroad all over the world. The following are the misunderstandings and precautions for studying in the Netherlands. Welcome to read the reference!

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First, the misunderstanding of studying in Holland

1, junior college students can't study in the Netherlands.

College students can choose universities in the Netherlands to study, which corresponds to domestic undergraduate programs, but the length is much shorter (the length will be configured between 1 2 years according to the degree of professional matching) and the tuition fee is very cheap (seven or eight thousand euros). At the same time, undergraduates who do not have a degree in China can also apply, which is actually equivalent to transferring.

2. All the H universities in the Netherlands are specialized.

This can be said to be the most and extensive misunderstanding encountered by domestic students in the process of studying in the Netherlands. First of all, from the perspective of academic qualifications and degree certificates, both H and U universities in the Netherlands are regular undergraduate degrees, and there is no difference in degree level. Moreover, all H universities in the Netherlands have been recognized by the Ministry of Education of China. The difference is that H University pays attention to practical learning and only offers its own majors, which is not a comprehensive university. So they don't participate in the ranking of world comprehensive universities, but they can participate in the ranking of world professional universities.

You must bring qualified IELTS scores to study in Holland.

At present, many universities in the Netherlands support non-IELTS applications, such as Utrecht University, Leiden University, Free University of Amsterdam, university of groningen and Tilburg University. We must not generalize. The Netherlands must apply with IELTS scores, which will greatly reduce the admission probability. In addition to preparatory courses, the University of Saxony offers short-term (5 months) and long-term (1 year) language courses for undergraduates, masters and junior college students, and Stanford University and Wittenberg University also offer similar language courses.

4. It's hard to stay in Holland after you can't speak Dutch.

This is bullshit. As long as you want to stay in the Netherlands, you can basically find your favorite job within the search year of 1. More importantly, at present, under the background of Britain's withdrawal from the EU, a large number of enterprises have moved to the Netherlands, which provides more employment opportunities for the Netherlands.

Second, considerations for studying in the Netherlands

1. Most international higher education in the Netherlands is taught in English, and the English penetration rate in the Netherlands is one of the non-English-speaking regions in the world (93%). So if you go to the Netherlands to study and live, your English level is excellent enough, and you don't need to learn the local language unless you want to live permanently.

2. The application deadline for Dutch universities is April-May, and the open application time is June 5438- the previous year 10. So don't fantasize about applying in April and May of the year of enrollment. If it is too late, you must apply one year in advance.

3. Apply for Dutch universities, IELTS and TOEFL are both acceptable. From the difficulty point of view, it is more convenient to apply through IELTS scores.

Like other continental European countries, Dutch masters are not allowed to change majors. In other words, if an undergraduate studies any course, the master must apply for the relevant Dutch major, except the business major of an independent business school, and accept the undergraduate application of any background.

5. Dutch universities are divided into research type (U type) and application type (H type) according to the training mode. U-type is suitable for graduate students or students with good scores in the national college entrance examination, and H-type is suitable for high school students who don't want to take the college entrance examination to apply directly after graduation. Both of them are normal undergraduates, and the only difference lies in the teaching mode and academic system. You can choose according to your own situation.

6. The annual tuition and living expenses of Dutch undergraduates are almost 13 to15,000 yuan, and those of master students are almost 16 to18,000 yuan. U-type undergraduate course lasts for 3 years, H-type undergraduate course lasts for 4 years (internship period 1 year), master of business 1 year, and master of science and engineering lasts for 2 years.

7. The Netherlands can also immigrate through work. After graduation, there is a one-year stay in Holland, where you can find an internship, a job and even travel. If you can sign a formal contract with your employer, you can extend your stay until you get permanent residency.

2. Conditions for applying for postgraduate studies in the Netherlands

1, education

You need to apply very early to go to the Netherlands for postgraduate study. If you apply for a difficult major early, the chances of admission will be higher. To apply for postgraduate study in the Netherlands, students need to have completed four years of undergraduate courses and have a bachelor's degree. If only a college degree is not enough, they must have a bachelor's degree, or students who are still studying in China can also apply for postgraduate study in the Netherlands. After this condition meets the requirements, you have to pass your professional knowledge. You can't get less than 75 points in every subject during your college years. If you want to apply for a scholarship from a Dutch university, your score must not be lower than 85.

2. Language conditions

If you want to go to the Netherlands for postgraduate study, you should make preparations in advance to prepare for the IELTS test for your sophomore and junior year. Because schools and majors in the Netherlands are different, the scores for IELTS are the same, ranging from 6.0 to 7.0. If you can't meet this requirement, you can go to a language school in the Netherlands to study for the preparatory course, and you can apply only if you meet the requirements.

3. Economic situation

Tuition in Dutch universities is not very expensive. The annual tuition fee is about 657 16 yuan to 1 15003 yuan. The tuition fees of Dutch universities are generally within this range, and the living expenses are about 4 1072 yuan to 49287 yuan a year. The Netherlands has a high standard of living, high prices and high living expenses. The Netherlands doesn't need financial guarantee, don't worry about the cost, just remit the students' tuition and living expenses for one year to Dutch universities.

4. Other conditions

1) Some universities or majors in the Netherlands have requirements for students' internship experience, requiring students to provide work experience related to your major, because students in this field are highly valued in the Netherlands, which is different from that in China;

2) Take part in extracurricular activities in some schools, such as club activities and various competitions, and accumulate some rich extracurricular knowledge, which is very helpful for you to apply for graduate students.

3. List of materials for studying in the Netherlands

List of application materials for studying in the Netherlands

1. Provide a copy of your ID card or passport.

2. Notarial certificate of high school diploma.

3. Notarization of high school transcripts.

4. Notarization of university graduation.

5. Notarization of university transcripts.

6. 15 2 inch color photo (blue or white background).

7. English resume and motivation letter for studying abroad (printed in A4 format).

8. Two letters of recommendation from professors.

9. A scanned or faxed copy of ielts test report form.

Second, the visa materials

1, birth notarization (enrollment in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, valid for half a year).

2. Unmarried notarization (students from Shanghai and Guangzhou, valid for half a year).

3, no crime notarization (Guangzhou students, valid for half a year).

4. Physical examination certificate and vaccination certificate.

5. The original household registration book of the whole family.

6. Original passport.

7. Original diploma.

8. 1 photo.

9. Original notification.