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!! :))

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!

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.

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)?

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?

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

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 😭