Cost of Living in Holland for Indian Students

Cost of Education In Holland

A wide range of English taught programmes are offered for international students in Holland. The country is known to offer quality education for higher studies in undergraduate and postgraduate categories. Tuition fees for higher education at the universities of Holland vary according to the university. Students can find Dutch universities which are Government-funded as well as Private. Tuition fees do not cover the cost of books, uniforms or extra courses taken by a student. The student will have to bear these costs on his/her part.

Government Funded Universities: These universities define two types of tuition fees namely Statutory fees and Institutional fees. Statutory fees are paid by the students of the Netherlands or students belonging to EU/EEA countries. Students from other countries must pay institutional fees.

Private Universities: Private Universities in Holland offer Bachelor’s, Master’s and Preparatory courses. The tuition fees for Preparatory courses are usually the same for both domestic and international students. But there is a variation in tuition fees for European and non-European students when it comes to Bachelor’s and Master’s programme.

Here are the average higher education tuition fees for international students in Government funded and Private universities in Holland.

Cost of Accommodation In Holland

Most of the Dutch Universities do not have enough on-campus accommodation facilities for students. It is for this reason that students need to find off-campus accommodation facilities in Holland. Once admission is confirmed at one of the universities in Holland, the student can take help from the university staff member to get information about accommodation facilities in the country. In fact, many universities have tie-ups with housing corporations to offer accommodation facilities for international students in Holland.

The cost of accommodation in Holland depends on the location and the size of the room. The table below shows the accommodation cost in Holland.

Cost Of Food In Holland

Multiple supermarkets, restaurants and cafes can be found in the cities of Holland. The cost of food varies depending on the lifestyle and choices of a student.

However, one can expect an average expense of €200 per month on food. Students taking a single meal from reasonable restaurants can pay €10 to €20.

Cost of Transportation In Holland

Transportation facilities are quite cheap in Holland. The popular mode of transport in the country is the bike. People prefer riding on bikes over driving cars or taking buses. Bike rental facilities are available in most cities at cheap rates. If someone is not interested in bike rides, they can use public transportation. The approximate cost of transportation is shown in the following table.

Miscellaneous Expenses in Holland

Apart from living expenses like Tuition Fees, Accommodation Fees, Transportation Expenses, and Food Expenses, there are some other personal expenses which the student must consider. It includes the cost of leisure activities, shopping and recreation, study materials etc. The following table shows the other expenses of a student in Holland.

City-Wise Student Living Cost In The Holland

Cost of living is an important factor considered by international students to take admission in countries abroad. While talking about the living cost, we consider so many factors like tuition fees, accommodation costs, expenses on books, cost of leisure, travel expenses, insurance cost, internet and miscellaneous cost. Tuition and Accommodation cost cover around 70% of the total expenses of the students. The rest of the cost varies as other expenses may vary according to the lifestyle of the student. It is important to analyse the average cost of living in Holland before planning to shift there. The following table will help you to estimate the average cost of living in Holland.

The following table shows the average monthly living expenses of students in some popular cities for students in Holland.