After graduation, non-EU students can apply for a 1-year Orientation Visa (Zoekjaar) to seek employment in the Netherlands. Once employed, this can be converted into a work permit or EU Blue Card. The Netherlands offers excellent opportunities in sectors like tech, engineering, finance, logistics, and agri-food industries.

For English-taught programs (2,100+ available), universities require IELTS (6.0-6.5) or TOEFL (80-100) scores. Dutch-taught programs require NT2 certification. The Netherlands has 95% English proficiency, so daily life is easy without knowing Dutch-though learning basics is appreciated.

Tuition fees for non-EU students range from €12,000 to €22,000 per year depending on the program and university. Living expenses average €1,000 to €1,500 per month, with cities like Amsterdam being more expensive than Eindhoven or Groningen.

Yes, international students can work up to 16 hours per week during the academic year or full-time during summer months (June-August). A work permit (TWV) is required, which employers typically arrange. Many programs also include mandatory paid internships as part of the curriculum.