Get prepared
Once you’ve decided to study at Zuyd, it’s time to get started with your preparations. There’s quite a lot to arrange, so don’t wait too long. Some things, like your visa or residence permit, can take time.
Once you’ve decided to study at Zuyd, it’s time to get started with your preparations. There’s quite a lot to arrange, so don’t wait too long. Some things, like your visa or residence permit, can take time.
Each year in August and February the International Office organises an International Introduction to welcome international students from all over the world. Participation is free.
Are you looking for a room in the Maastricht Region? We strongly recommend starting your search as early as possible and following our tips to secure (temporary) accommodation at least 1 month before your study programme begins. Demand for student housing in the Netherlands is rising, and while the situation in our region is currently less critical than in cities like Amsterdam, Eindhoven, Rotterdam, and Utrecht, early preparation is still essential.
Read the information below to help you find suitable housing in time.
Before you travel to the Netherlands, please make sure you are properly insured. Health insurance is required for your residence permit, and there are different options depending on the reason for your stay.
Don’t worry about the language, you’ll be just fine at Zuyd, even if you don’t speak Dutch! At Zuyd, we want you to feel comfortable and supported from the moment you arrive. All our English-taught programmes are designed for international students like you, so you don’t need to worry about speaking Dutch for your studies. All classes, assignments, and exams will be in English, and you'll be surrounded by an international community of students and staff.
You don’t really need a car to get around here. Most people use bikes or use public transport, easy, affordable, and gets you pretty much anywhere.
As an international student planning to study in the Netherlands, you'll need to follow Dutch immigration procedures. These depend on your nationality.
As a student at Zuyd, you’ll need to pay tuition every academic year, even if you're just doing your internship. But no worries: here’s what you need to know, step by step.
Looking for Dutch scholarships to finance your stay in the Netherlands? Zuyd offers several scholarships for talented and highly motivated non-EU students enrolling in a government-funded bachelor’s or master’s programme taught entirely in English.
If you are preparing to study in the Netherlands it's important to plan how you will manage your budget during your studies. Many international students explore Dutch study finance to help cover tuition fees and living expenses while studying abroad.
Studying in the Netherlands is a great choice if you want a high-quality education in a friendly, international environment. Many foreign students in the Netherlands choose to study in Holland because of its excellent universities and welcoming culture.
More and more Bulgarian students are choosing to study in the Netherlands. The combination of high-quality education, an international environment and a hands-on learning approach makes the Netherlands an attractive destination. At Zuyd University of Applied Sciences, you benefit from personal guidance, small-scale teaching, and a strong focus on practical experience.