Hi! So i was filling out the application form for a bachelor degree at tue, when i saw that a cv must be uploaded for the application to be submitted. Firstly, does the aspect of the cv matter? What i mean by this is if it has to look and feel like one for a job interview. Secondly, do cvs matter when applying to a dutch uni? The program does not have an entrance exam or a stated number of available spots, so im guessing the cv combined with grades define your chances? My grades are high, but i dont really have that many extracurricular, and the ones i have are in design and organisation domains rather than math and technical stuff. Students of tue, or any other dutch uni, could you please help me out? Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone! I’m currently trying to figure out what and where i want to study after high school, but honestly, i’m feeling pretty lost right now.

My dream would be to study psychology in English abroad, and the Netherlands is currently my top choice. However, i’m worried that the tuition fees and living costs might be too expensive for me and my family.

I’ve also been considering Denmark because i have heard that university can be tuition-free for EU students, but as far as i know psychology degrees there are mostly taught in Danish which makes things more complicated.

I’ve started looking into other degrees taught in English as well, but the problem is that i’m not sure what else i’d enjoy studying. so i guess my questions are is studying in the Netherlands actually manageable financially? are there any other courses or countries i should consider looking into? if you were in a similar situation what did you do?

I’d really appreciate any advice, personal experiences or suggestions for other countries or degrees i should look into. I feel like there are so many options, but i have no idea where to start. Thank you!! :))

Hi guys, I need some advice regarding programes for Bsc. I would like to start studying one of those programes next year, but I have not yet decided which one should I opt for. Im an international student, interested in both banking and asset management and to work in a bb bank / firm.

Friend of mine told me that EOR is a great thing to do, because of how it prepares you for the math part, which is helpful especially with GMAT for the future. On the other hand EBE seems to me as more suitable for what I want to do in the future.

Nevertheless I would love to do my Masters in switzerland, espcially in finance, but for me its hard to tell wether I will be eligible with EOR bsc, as there is no accounting in th beginning(Ive found there is elective in the last year course intermidiate financial accounting). Also, lets assume I would always try to have my GPA for both of them at least 9/10.

Another thing that worries me is the AI coverage. Which one should be less affected by AI? Which degree in your opinion has birghter future?

If I picked EOR, what would be my advantages/disadvantages compared to other candidates for the banking AM roles in bb? which one is more advantegous?

Since I would love to start doing internships right after 1st year in AM at smaller firm, and lets say Im at EOR, after year 1 will I have learned Excel and programming skills or do I have to self learn them for my internship?

Ultimately, what would be your advice for me, with goals to work in bb asset management or banking, doing masters in finance in switzerland, should I therefore study as traditionally economics or should I go for econometrics and operations research?

Dear everyone,

While doing my part-time Associate Degree (AD) in Business Administration (bedrijfskunde) at NHL Stenden, I’ve come to realise that I find all the assignments quite exhausting, whereas I find theoretical tests and exams easy and enjoyable.

I’m now planning to continue with a bachelor’s degree, and I have a question about potentially pursuing a master’s degree afterwards.

I’m probably a “lazy” student and simply want to take the easiest route for me personally.

Which master’s degree could I pursue after studying Business Administration that mainly involves theoretical tests and exams, with as few assignments as possible?

I’d appreciate any tips or advice!

I am thinking about applying to Bsc. Computer Science at TU Delft, TU Twente and TU Eindhoven.

Being on this sub around an hour left me with feelings of dispair and loneliness. Is the housing so bad that it is really not even worth trying? I am willing to commute. Is the hosuing also terrible in smaller villages around the bigger cities?

I also feel like every Dutch person in here is very hostile and I feel unwelcome—an environment I do not want to live and study in. Is that something exclusive to reddit or would I encounter similar reactions in my day to day life as an foreign student in Netherlands? (from an eu country, as if that matters, hopefully not)

So the question is if I should even try and pay the admission fees and shoot my shot or if the social and housing situation is so bad that the fight would be lost even before it even starts...

Thanks for reading and thanks for your ideas

Hey everyone, I am an Italian student.
I'm considering the MSc in Data Science and Marketing Analytics at Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) and would love to hear from current students or alumni.
Since it’s a 1-year program, I have a few practical questions:

1. Workload & Pace: How intense is the day-to-day rhythm? Are the seminars and group projects as demanding and hands-on as they seem? Is it realistic to balance this workload with finding a company for a thesis internship?

2. Practical vs Theoretical: Does the curriculum focus mostly on real business datasets and writing code (Python/R), or is it heavily rooted in theoretical econometrics/stats?

3. Job Market (Non-DS roles): We all know the entry-level market for pure Data Scientists is quite saturated right now. How well does this degree position you for adjacent roles in the Netherlands (e.g., Marketing Analytics, Business Analyst, Growth/Product Analytics, or Tech Consulting)?

So I'm a cook. I learned by doing, ran a kitchen by myself back in my home country. I'm really considering going to the Horeca Academie to get an actual education cause I feel like it might get me a bit further. I wanna hear any and all experiences of people who went there (first and foremost the english course because that's what i'd be taking).
The location doesn't matter too much because all are equally far from where i live in the NI. How's the school, how're the teachers, and most importantly is it worth it?

And if doesn't count as finaicial proof , how much should I have in my bank account?

How much should i expect to spend as a student at UvA?
I'm moving next year, and my parents would cover my rent, but I'd like to pay for myself for the rest of the stuff (including groceries, going out etc.) is it doable if I get a part time jobs + DUO financial AID?
I was planning on a budget of 800 a month excluding rent.

i really want to study psychology (english), my DREAM was in amsterdam or rotterdam and all the universities are equally good so i wanted to apply to either uva, vu or eur so i could be where i liked. however the housing crisis and the expenses are highly discouraging. should i still consider any of these ? is it impossible for me to find a place to stay until i get accepted? should i just go for other cities like maastricht or groningen? i’m lostttttt

EDIT: im from greece, leaning dutch, planning to study clinical psychology mainly (or anything else)and live in the netherlands after, or belgium or london.

Hi, i plan to study psychology, i came to Netherlands few years ago to live here with my family, and i have learned daily/basic Dutch (A2-B1) and i keep learning it.

Though trough last years i've heard a lot about people (mostly immigrant families such as mine) who studied in English not being able to find jobs/be where they want to be in life since they didnt speak any academic or very fluent Dutch. Its not just for psychology major, i heard IT workers, those who major dietetics,computer science etc etc regret not studying in Dutch and taking the easy road with English because their job applications wouldnt be accepted because lack of Dutch.

Now, i HAVE to learn Dutch wheter i like it or not, since i will be living here from now on. But studying in Dutch is completely something else. I fear missing out things, getting slow in paper and exam work because of Dutch being my 3rd language. I've been mingling with English since my childhood years so even if 'academic English' would be hard to understand at one point, i can just adopt and learn it quickly while Dutch is already something i have to sweat too much to understand it properly.

BUT, applying Dutch programs is indeed seems more safer as it will open any kind of oppurtinity doors that lack of Dutch might close to me.

So im kind of torn between what to do.

1. I can easily give my IELTS exam and apply for a school, study in English way more comfortable while i keep my Dutch in daily level and move like this, maybe get a B1-B2 certificate to be able to work in Dutch later if i dont get myself in a international workfield.
2. I can study very hard till end of the 2027 to get my Dutch in a B2 level, (not just on paper but becoming fluent enough to understand books etc) apply for a Dutch program and study with a raging anxiety, for a better seeming future.

Please share your opinions as locals or people who studies in English and knows about job market regardin this. Again, i might have some faults in the way i think, and that is because i have very little information about job market here in general.

hey I want to go to a uni college in the Netherlands because first of all it provides housing, is more broad in what I could study as well as in english. Of course I have many other motivations so that isnt it fyi. however I am really scared it’s too similar to the IB where you don’t have a life. I hate TOK and the fact that we have to do so much in the IB. The problem with a normal uni is that we don’t get housing ànd maybe harder to get a closer knit friends.

is the workload way more than normal universities

also side not i have a 32 without extra points and dont think i would get into Amsterdam university college, however my mom said to still apply

Hi everyone,

I'm an emerging artist and I'm planning to apply for the Pop Music program at several conservatories in the Netherlands. I'm currently working on creating a strong portfolio for my application.

I'm working on a single and have made a decent demo on GarageBand, but I really want to collaborate with a producer to take it to the next level.

I live in the Netherlands but since I'm not originally from here, I haven't been able to build a network yet. I'm hoping to find a producer who is also at the beginning of their career (maybe also a student?), as I'm working with an affordable/student-friendly budget.

Does anyone have advice on the best ways to find emerging producers here? Are there specific Facebook groups, Discord servers, or local jam sessions I should look into?

(And if anyone reading this is an emerging producer working in indie/alt-pop, feel free to DM me! I'd love to share my demo and see if we click.)

Thanks in advance for all the tips!

I have seen several content creators asking for montly subscription to their "communities" just to gain access information they basically find here on reddit and A.I.

Basically, they just have the face to put on camera but no education or visa consultancy experience. It's great to have a content sharing your life experience as a student. Which in return you will also gain followers and have brand partnership. But asking money for subscription just to answer questions of studying in the Netherlands? Come on! Dit is niet normal in Nederlands 😂

I signed my contract to start my inburgen almost three years ago and so far I had not taken any action besides completing the required classes. So far I need to pass the Tests by end of next year spring which leaves me less than six months. How realistic is it ? I know really basic Dutch and for KNS I’m pretty sure I’ll do OK since it’s to memorize. I know it’s my fault for not starting earlier but I’m rarely in the Netherlands due to work. :(
Is there an accelerated course or program that’s purely to pass the test ? I come from extreme academically competitive country so I’m praying I can cram it 😭

Hi guys, I am applying for electrical engineering bachelor’s programme on TU/e. How can I prepare for my first year so that they won’t kick me out? Could you provide me with the info about for example the topics from maths that I should expect on the first year? Generally speaking I would be extremely greatful for any pro tips :))

I have a bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Norway specialising in Computational Science, with a background in statistics, probability, mathematical modelling and programming. I am currently exploring master's programmes in Europe and would appreciate some advice from people with relevant academic or professional experience.

I am particularly interested in two programmes at the University of Amsterdam (UvA):

• Actuarial Science and Mathematical Finance (Risk analysis)
• Stochastics and Financial Mathematics

My long-term goal is to work in insurance, actuarial modelling, quantitative risk analysis or financial risk management. I enjoy applying mathematics, statistics and programming to practical problems, and I am particularly interested in risk modelling and quantitative analysis rather than pursuing a purely theoretical mathematics career.

For those familiar with these programmes or working in these fields:

1. How do the two programmes differ in terms of course content, practical skills and career opportunities?
2. Which would you recommend for someone interested in insurance risk, pricing, reserving and actuarial modelling, versus broader financial risk management?
3. How much does the choice of master's programme matter to employers in the Netherlands and elsewhere in Europe? Are actuarial qualifications or professional exemptions important for entering the insurance industry?
4. Are there other European master's programmes you would recommend for someone with my background and career interests?

I am open to studying in the Netherlands or elsewhere in Europe, particularly in countries such as Denmark, Sweden, Luxembourg, Austria, Belgium or France.

I would especially appreciate insights from people who have completed either programme, work in insurance or financial risk, or have experience recruiting graduates in these fields.

Thanks in advance!

Hey guys,
Im currently doing my Bachelor of Arts in history in Germany but I am super unhappy about how my Uni does courses for a variety of reasons and due to a few private factors I am now considering to finish the last 3-4 Semesters in the Netherlands.

A few facts to me;
currently I have roughly a 1.7 in my grades so far
I do have a C1 in English
I am very willing to work while studying
I’m flexible with placing in whatever university

And now my questions:
Is it in general recommended to be an international student in the Netherlands or is the chance of „falling behind“ big?

Does anyone have any experience with than getting a place for a master degree in the Netherlands and does the place of my bachelor matter?

Is hosing possible/ affordable or could this be a reason to think about it again?

Hii ! I'm planning to apply to the economics and business economics course in the University of Utrecht. I'd like to know if anybody has any reccommendations or tips for studying. Specifically what the workload for the mathematical part would be, math isn't exactly my forte, but it's not something I'm scared of; I'd just like to know if anybody had any tips for me !! Thank you !!

Hey everyone,
I’m from Pakistan and recently received an offer letter from UE Amsterdam for the BBA (Business Administration) programme. I’m considering joining in February 2027, but I’m honestly a bit confused and would really appreciate some genuine advice from people who study there or have graduated.
I’ve seen the campus, and to be honest, the building looks much smaller than I expected. I know a university doesn’t need to have a huge campus to provide a good education, but I’m more concerned about the overall experience and exposure I’ll get there.
Since I’ll be moving to another country, I want to experience student life, meet people from different backgrounds, make connections, and have opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.
I’ve also come across some negative reviews online, and I’m a little concerned about the university’s reputation. I’ve even heard that many locals in Amsterdam aren’t familiar with it. I don’t know how much of this is actually true, so I’d rather hear from people with firsthand experience than judge it based on Google reviews.
I have a few questions:
What’s the student environment actually like? Is it easy to make friends and meet people from different countries?
Is there enough international exposure, networking, and social life, or does the small campus limit these opportunities?
How is the quality of teaching, especially for BBA students?
How is the university viewed by employers in the Netherlands? Does its name matter when looking for internships or jobs?
Most importantly, if you study there, would you recommend it to someone coming from abroad? Would you choose it again if you had the chance?
My family will be investing a significant amount of money in my education, so I really want to make the right decision. I don’t want to choose a university just to get to Europe; I want to make sure I’m going somewhere that offers a worthwhile experience and good opportunities for the future.
I’m not looking for people to tell me it’s good or bad without a reason. I’d genuinely appreciate honest opinions, including the negatives.
If you’re a current student or graduate, please share your experience. It would help me a lot.
Thanks!

Hey guys! Its been 3 months as a student in Netherlands. My current contract ends next year in Feb, before that I have to find a new house. Now here is the take. I am planning to get a studio.

1) My question is where do I have good chances of securing one. Room.nl or plazanewnew? 2) If there is something else, pls mention it too. 3)Beside what's the avg range of rent and deposit I should keep in mind ?

I want something close to Delft, even Haugue or Rotterdam works, considering registration is possible.

Hi everyone!
I’m from India and completed my BBA in 2024. I’m planning to pursue a master’s degree in Supply Chain Management in the Netherlands, but before making such a big financial investment, I want to understand the actual job market and career opportunities for international students.
I’d really appreciate advice from people who are currently studying or working in the Netherlands, especially international graduates.
I have a few questions:
Job opportunities: How is the current job market for supply chain management graduates in the Netherlands? Are there enough opportunities for international students?
Finding a job after graduation: How difficult is it for a non-EU graduate to secure a full-time job after completing a master’s degree?
Language requirements: Can someone find a job with only English, or is learning Dutch essential?
Sponsorship: Do companies hire international graduates and sponsor their work permits? Which roles offer better opportunities?
Career prospects: What are the prospects for roles such as Supply Chain Analyst, Logistics Coordinator, Procurement Analyst, Demand Planner, and Operations Analyst?
University selection: Does the university’s reputation or location significantly affect job opportunities and campus placements?
Return on investment: Is it realistic to recover the cost of a master’s degree through employment, considering tuition fees and living expenses?
Experience requirements: As someone with a BBA, would relevant internships or certifications help me secure a job, or do most employers expect prior full-time experience?
My main goal is to build a career abroad after completing my master’s degree, so I’m trying to make an informed decision rather than choosing a country based only on the degree.
I’d especially appreciate honest opinions from people who have experienced the Dutch job market firsthand. Both positive and negative experiences would be helpful.
Thank you! 😊

I'm considering applying for a PhD position but my academic background is in a different field from the ones explicitly mentioned in the vacancy. The project interests me and I know how i can make connections between my previous studies and the research questions it explores, but I'm unsure whether my background would be considered relevant enough for the position.
Is it okay to email the principal investigator before applying to briefly explain my background and ask whether it could be a good fit for the project? Or could this come across as asking them to assess my eligibility before I've even submitted an application?

Hey guys, I am moving to the Netherlands in January to study at the University of Amsterdam. I’ve seen online that I have to register at the municipality, and i am wondering what I need to bring. Also, I am wondering what’s the right order in all of this, like registration, getting a bank account etc. Im from Germany btw

thank you for any advice!

Im not trying to sound pessimistic but universities like erasmus are best in the world at finance, will help set u up fantastically for your career in a english speaking country

And people say as long as you meet the requirements u can get into erasmus and uva? Hows that possible for a alevel student like me all i need for them is BCC grades, in the uk i can barely get into a average uni with that much less top global unis like erasmus nd uva

Not to mention they are a fraction of the cost of uk and american unis

Is there any catch to them or are they really just genuinely that good of a option