🇧🇩 Bangladesh → 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Study in Netherlands from Bangladesh

Studying in the Netherlands from Bangladesh means English-taught degrees and a university-sponsored residence permit, with a one-year Orientation Year to remain afterwards.

Tuition €6,000–€15,000/year Visa 4–8 wks Free for students

🇧🇩 Bangladesh

From

🇳🇱 Netherlands

4–8 wks

Visa

1-year Orientation Year

Post-study

Dutch universities are recognised sponsors and lodge your MVV for you, so a Dhaka student concentrates on admission rather than consular queues. With around 95% of master's programmes in English, language seldom blocks Bangladeshi applicants.

Tuition of €6,000–€15,000 a year sits above Eastern Europe, but the payoff is quick processing, research-led institutions and a defined post-study route.

Document attestation and the IND sponsor route from Bangladesh

Apply through Studielink or the institution portal, and have your board and university certificates attested through the relevant education board and the Ministry of Education so the university can assess them. Keep bank-solvency proof ready. Because the university acts as your IND sponsor, the MVV you collect at the Netherlands Embassy in Dhaka is the final step rather than the first.

Costs, scholarships, visa timeline and the Orientation Year

Budget €900–€1,400 a month for living and show around €11,000 in available funds for the IND, which you can hold with ABN AMRO or Wise. The MVV is usually decided within 4–8 weeks once your sponsor submits it. Bangladeshi students can pursue the Holland Scholarship, the Orange Knowledge Programme or Erasmus Mundus, and graduates may apply for the one-year Orientation Year.

Your path from Bangladesh to Netherlands

Apply directly via Studielink (Dutch institutions) or institution portal. MVV application through Dutch embassy.

1
Register free & build your profile
Create a student account and tell us your grades, budget and goals. It takes five minutes and costs nothing.
2
Get matched to universities
Our advisors shortlist programmes that fit your profile and explain admission requirements and deadlines.
3
Prepare documents & apply
We help you assemble transcripts, language scores and financial proof, then submit strong applications.
4
Visa & departure support
Once admitted, we guide your student visa application and help you prepare for arrival.

Costs, visa & requirements

Tuition	€6,000–€15,000/year
Living costs	€900–€1,400/month
Visa type	MVV Student Visa (IND)
Financial proof	€11,000+ (ABN AMRO / Wise)
Processing time	4–8 weeks
Language	IELTS 6.0–7.0
Scholarships	Holland Scholarship, Orange Knowledge Programme, Erasmus Mundus

In-person support in Dhaka

Our Bangladesh office helps Bangladesh students with National University documentation, bKash payment integration, Embassy liaison and more — free of charge.

Visit our Bangladesh office →

Frequently asked questions

Does my Dutch university handle the visa from Bangladesh?

Yes. The university acts as your IND sponsor and lodges the MVV and residence permit on your behalf, so your main task is securing admission and preparing documents.

How much must I show for a Netherlands student visa from Bangladesh?

The IND expects around €11,000 in accessible funds for the year, which you can hold with a bank such as ABN AMRO or through Wise, plus paid tuition where required.

Can Bangladeshi graduates work in the Netherlands?

Yes. You can apply for the one-year Orientation Year, during which you may work freely while looking for skilled employment leading to a work permit.