คำถามที่ถามกันบ่อย

Jul 18, 2011

คำถามที่พบบ่อยเกี่ยวกับศึกษาต่อฮอลแลนด์

Questions

ถ้าจะไปเรียนฮอลแลนด์ต้องเรียนภาษาดัชท์ไหม
ไปเรียนอะไรที่ฮอลแลนด์ได้บ้าง
มหาวิทยาลัยเพื่อการวิจัย (research universities) กับมหาวิทยาลัยวิทยาศาสตร์ประยุกต์ (universities of applied sciences) แตกต่างกันอย่างไร ?
ปริญญาที่ได้ เช่น B กับ BA/BSc หรือ M and MA/MSc) ต่างกันอย่างไร?
Can I do an internship in Holland?
What steps should I take if I want to study or do an internship in Holland?
Which documents are usually required for admission?
What level of English do I need to study in Holland?
Do I need a visa to study in Holland?
I have a question about the Nuffic Certificate for Chinese students.
How much does it cost to study in Holland?
Can I get a scholarship to finance my study in Holland?
Can I work while I study in Holland?
I have a question about the Netherlands Fellowship Programme.
Can I stay in the Netherlands after my graduation?
Can I use my foreign diploma to study or work in Holland?
Will I be able to use my Dutch diploma in my home country or elsewhere?
Where can I learn Dutch?

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Answers

1. ต้องเรียนภาษาดัชท์ก่อนจะไปเรียนประเทศเนเธอร์แลนด์หรือเปล่า

No, there are more than 1,500 programmes taught entirely in English. Dutch people speak English very well, so in public life you will also be able to manage with just English. In the search engine for study programmes you can look for all study programmes taught in English.

2. What options do I have for studying in Holland?

You have several options for studying in Holland. You can enrol in an English-taught bachelor's, master's or PhD degree programme or short course. Or, if you speak Dutch, enrol in a Dutch programme. Read more about your study options. In thesearch engine for study programmes you can look for all study programmes taught in English.

3. What is the difference between universities of applied sciences and research universities?

The Dutch education system has two main types of higher education institutions: research universities and universities of applied sciences. Research universities focus on the independent practice of research-oriented work in an academic setting. However, many study programmes at research universities also have a professional component and most graduates actually find work outside the research community.

Universities of applied sciences offer programmes that focus on the practical application of arts and sciences. Acquiring practical work and research experience through internships is an integral part of the professional study programmes offered at these institutions.

4. What do the different degree titles mean (e.g. the difference between B and BA/BSc and between M and MA/MSc)?

Graduates of bachelor’s programmes at a research university obtain a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science (BA/BSc) degree, depending on the discipline. The degree of a bachelor’s programme (B) offered by universities of applied sciences indicates the field of study (for example, Bachelor of Engineering, B Eng). The same applies to master's programmes (MA/MSc for degrees from research universities and M for universities of applied sciences.

5. Can I do an internship in Holland?

If you are not interested in doing a study programme or course but want to do your internship in Holland, there are several options that are worth considering.

Find out more about your options for doing an internship.

6. What steps should I take if I want to study or do an internship in Holland?

You can use the checklist to help you find out which steps to take, how you can apply, where to look for scholarships and when to arrange your visa and other documents.

7. Which documents are usually required for admission?

For bachelor's programmes:

high school diploma at the appropriate level;
list of subjects with grades from your high school;
diploma showing your level of English (TOEFL or IELTS).

For master's programmes:

bachelor’s degree in the same field of study as your master's programme or equivalent;
list of subjects with grades;
diploma showing your level of English (TOEFL or IELTS).

For PhD programmes:

master’s degree in the same field of study as your research proposal or equivalent;
list of subjects with grades;
diploma showing your level of English (TOEFL or IELTS).

Each institution may require additional documents, such as a motivation statement, a curriculum vitae (CV), recommendation letter(s), or a copy of your passport and/or birth certificate. Some institutions require GRE and/or GMAT-results, portfolio, and so on, depending on the programme you are interested in.

8. What level of English do I need to study in Holland?

This depends on the institution and/or study programme. The two English tests that are accepted in all institutions are:

IELTS: for this test you will need at least a result of 6.0. Some programmes may require a result of 6.5 or 7.0.

TOEFL: the minimum score for the Internet Based Test (IBT) is 80 (equivalent to 550 on the Paper Based Test, PBT). Some programmes require a higher score. Computer based result should be 213.

For art institutions other regulations may apply.

9. Do I need a visa to study in Holland?

Whether or not you need a visa depends on your nationality and on how long you will stay. Nationals from most countries need an entry visa. Once in the Netherlands, a residence permit is often required. In some cases a work permit is also required. In the Visa Wizard you can find out which requirements apply to you and how you go about arranging things.

10. I have a question about the Nuffic Certificate for Chinese students.

There is a special list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to the Nuffic certificate for Chinese students. Please see if your question about the certificate is on that FAQ list.

11. How much does it cost to study in Holland?

In comparison to most Anglo-Saxon countries, tuition fees and living costs in Holland are reasonable. For EU students, the annual tuition fees for enrolment in a degree programme or course at a Dutch higher education institution start at around € 1,700. In general, tuition fees are higher for non-EU students, ranging from € 5,000 to € 15,000 depending on the programme.

Although costs of living may vary a little per city, generally students spend between € 800 to € 1,100 per month.

12. Can I get a scholarship to finance my study in Holland?

You can look at the list of scholarships administered by Nuffic or use Grantfinder to look for another type of scholarship or grant.

Information about scholarships in general is also provided by:

The Dutch Embassy or Consulate. Visit the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to find the contact details of the Dutch Embassy or Consulate in your country.
The international office of your home institution.
The Nuffic Netherlands Education Support Office (Nuffic Neso) or Netherlands Education Information Office if your country has one.
The Dutch higher education institution to which you are applying, if you have already decided where to go.

13. Can I work while I study in Holland?

International students who would like to take paid work alongside their studies are allowed to do so. However, depending on your nationality you can only do this for a limited amount of hours per week and only if the employer has applied for a work permit for you. Read more about working alongside your studies.

14. I have a question about the Netherlands Fellowship Programme.

There is a special list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to the Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP). Please see if your question is on theFAQ list for NFP.

15. Can I stay in the Netherlands after my graduation?

Once you have finished your academic programme in Holland, you may want to stay and continue studying or find a job in the Netherlands. Or you want to continue studying in your home country or leave to study in yet another country. Find out more about the options you have after your studies.

16. Can I use my foreign diploma to study or work in Holland?

When you apply to study here, your Dutch host institution will evaluate your diploma to compare it to a Dutch diploma. They will check if you meet the admission requirements. Nuffic can advise the institutions about foreign diploma’s. You don’t have to take action for this yourself.

If you want to work in Holland, you can contact Nuffic for more information and advice on how to have your foreign diploma evaluated in the Netherlands. You can also contact the Information Centre for Credential Evaluation (IDW).

17. Will I be able to use my Dutch diploma in my home country or elsewhere?

You can ask for a Diploma Description, which provides information about academic qualifications obtained in the Netherlands and offers a suggestion on how the qualifications should be evaluated in the country in which it is presented. A full evaluation of your diploma can only be done in the country where you intend to work or study.

Please check the Enic-Naric website for address details of recognition information centres. If the country you are looking for is not on the list, you should contact the education ministry in that country directly.

18. Where can I learn Dutch?

Although many Dutch people speak English very well, you may want to learn some Dutch as a part of your Study in Holland experience. This can make it much easier to get in touch with other Dutch students and make some Dutch friends. There areseveral options for you to learn (some) Dutch both in Holland and in your home country.

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