Practical information

Financial matters

In the Netherlands, tuition fees have to be paid at all public Universities and Universities of Applied Sciences. For the next academic year 2022-2023 the tuition fees are € 2,209. Fees for non-EU students vary. Please consult the website of the degree program your child is interested in for the exact amount per academic year.

The cost for books is around € 650 per year. Students need approximately € 800 to € 1,100 per month to cover their monthly expenses such as rent, food, travel and insurance.

Moreover, there is some specific information about the financial costs of German students.

Find out more about financial matters.

Visa and residence permit

Dutch immigration laws require all non-EU students to apply for an MVV visa and residence permit. The Immigration Service Desk of the university will take care of the application once the student has received an admissions offer.

Students who are required to have a residence permit, must show that they have sufficient financial means during their stay in The Netherlands. Students will be informed about the requirements once they've been admitted.

Accomodation

It is a challenge finding accommodation in Dutch student cities. In the popular city of Groningen thousands of students will be looking for housing at the same time so we urge students to start their search well in advance. Students need to have accommodation before the start of their studies and should be aware that the University of Groningen is not a campus university and therefore does not offer campus accommodation. If you are going to study at Campus Fryslân in Leeuwarden then the same will apply as in Groningen: start your search on time! Please find more information on the accommodation page.

Student services and facilities

We have student support services in place on all levels. Students have the opportunity to consult the Student Service Centre should they experience (personal) problems or need assistance in matters such as a study delay or financial issues. At the faculties there are study advisors in place to assist with questions or issues relating to a study programme.

The University offers several facilities for its students to use such as University Library (UB), the ACLO sports center (the biggest of its kind in the Netherlands), the University Language Centre and the USVA, a cultural student center offering non-academic courses.

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