Studying in the Netherlands
Information for students from the Caribbean part of the Kingdom
Each year, around 1,600 young people from Aruba, Curaçao, St. Martin and the Caribbean Netherlands (Bonaire, Saba and St. Eustatius) decide to pursue their studies in the Netherlands. There are several advantages to studying in the Netherlands. But how to choose a course programme that’s right for you? What factors do you need to consider? Do you meet the criteria for financial assistance (student finance)? And how do selection and numerus fixus programmes work? On this page, we’ve collected all the information you need. Read on to get started on your journey studying in The Netherlands.
Important information at a glance
Why study in the Netherlands?
There are several advantages to studying in the Netherlands
Read about the advantages of studying in the Netherlands
Student finance in the Netherlands
Applying for student financial assistance in the Netherlands works a little differently
Read more about student finance
Selection and numerus fixus
Some programmes admit a limited number of students
Read more about selection and numerus fixus
Overview of information on Studiekeuze123.nl
There’s a lot of information available on Studiekeuze123.nl. Wondering what you can find here?
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Support organisations
There are several organisations that can help you
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Course programmes offered on the islands
There are also course programmes offered on the islands
Read more about course programmes on the islands
Checklist
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