🇳🇵 Nepal → 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Study in Netherlands from Nepal

Studying in the Netherlands from Nepal means almost entirely English-taught degrees and a residence permit your university files for you, with a one-year Orientation Year to stay on afterwards.

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

🇳🇵 Nepal

From

🇳🇱 Netherlands

4–8 wks

Visa

1-year Orientation Year

Post-study

Dutch universities act as recognised sponsors and apply for your MVV on your behalf, so a student from Kathmandu deals mainly with the institution rather than long consulate queues. With around 95% of master's programmes taught in English, language is rarely the obstacle it can be elsewhere on the continent.

Tuition of €6,000–€15,000 a year is higher than in Eastern Europe, but you trade that against fast processing, research-led universities such as TU Delft and Wageningen, and a clear post-study route.

Transcript legalisation and the IND sponsor route from Nepal

Apply through Studielink or the university portal, and have your Tribhuvan University or Pokhara University transcripts legalised with Ministry of Education equivalence so the institution can assess them. A no-objection certificate keeps matters tidy at home. Because your university is the IND sponsor, the MVV is the final step; the Netherlands handles many Nepali files through its mission in New Delhi, so build that into your timeline.

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 university submits it. Nepali students can target the Holland Scholarship, the Orange Knowledge Programme or Erasmus Mundus, and graduates may apply for the one-year Orientation Year to find skilled work.

Your path from Nepal 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 Kathmandu

Our Nepal office helps Nepal students with TU/PU transcript authentication, Embassy scheduling support, Blocked account setup guidance and more — free of charge.

Visit our Nepal office →

Frequently asked questions

Do I apply for the Dutch visa myself from Nepal?

No. Your Dutch university acts as your IND sponsor and lodges the MVV and residence permit on your behalf, so most of your effort goes into admission and documents rather than a separate visa application.

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

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, alongside paid tuition where required.

Can I work in the Netherlands after graduating?

Yes. Graduates may apply for the one-year Orientation Year, during which you can work freely while searching for skilled employment that leads to a work permit.