Study in Netherlands from Bangladesh

Research universities and universities of applied sciences with English-taught degrees.

Quick answer: The university applies for the residence permit for study on the student's behalf through the IND.

Last checked: 25 October 20265 universities in our finder

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Funds

EUR 1,130.77 a month (2026, university or HBO)

Official source, re-check due

Permit

Applied by the university (recognised sponsor)

Official source, re-check due

Tuition

About EUR 9,000 to 20,000 a year

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Intakes

September (some February)

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Bangladesh-specific notes

Housing is the hardest part: start searching as soon as you accept the offer.

Step-by-step from Dhaka

Apply through Studielink and the university.
Accept the offer and pay tuition.
The university files the residence permit; collect the MVV entry visa if required.

Document checklist

The university and the visa authority decide the final list. Our counsellor confirms yours.

Passport valid for the whole course (renew early if it expires within 18 months)
SSC and HSC (or O/A level) certificates and mark sheets; bachelor's certificate and transcript for postgraduate study
English test result (IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT or Duolingo, as the university accepts) or a medium-of-instruction letter where accepted
Statement of purpose or motivation letter written by you, plus CV
Two recommendation letters where the programme asks for them
Sponsor documents: bank statement and solvency certificate, sponsor's income proof, TIN and tax return acknowledgement
Birth certificate or NID; names and dates must match the passport and certificates

Cost of studying in Netherlands (estimate)

Per year	EUR	BDT (approx.)
Tuition (range)	EUR 9,000 to EUR 20,000	BDT 12.7 lakh to BDT 28.2 lakh
Living (typical)	EUR 13,572	BDT 19.1 lakh

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Scholarships for Netherlands

Marie Sklodowska-Curie Doctoral Networks

PhD

How to apply: Apply to individual funded projects advertised on EURAXESS Official source, re-check due
Allowance: Living allowance EUR 4,250 a month in the 2026 call Official source, re-check due
Mobility rule: Not more than 12 months in the host country in the last 3 years Official source, re-check due

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters

Master's

Coverage: Full scholarships offered by each joint programme Confirm with counsellor
Deadlines: Most close between October and January; check each programme Confirm with counsellor

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to study in Netherlands from Bangladesh?

Indicative tuition is EUR 9,000 to EUR 20,000 a year (about BDT 12.7 lakh to BDT 28.2 lakh), plus living costs of roughly EUR 13,572 a year (about BDT 19.1 lakh). Official visa funds rules are listed on this page.

Which documents do Bangladeshi students need for Netherlands?

Usually your passport, academic certificates and transcripts, an English test result, statement of purpose, and sponsor financial documents. The full list and Bangladesh-specific notes are on this page.

What are the intakes in Netherlands?

September (some February). Apply 6 to 10 months before the intake you want.