Your official sources bookshelf
StudyPath breaks the process into clear steps — choosing programmes, applications, visas, housing, arrival admin, working rules, and post-study options. This page collects the official sources behind all those guides. The places you should bookmark and double-check when details matter.
Find Programmes & Verify Quality
NVAO + CROHO
Check whether a programme or institution is officially recognised (accreditation and registration).
Nuffic: Credential Evaluation
What your foreign diploma is "worth" in the Netherlands and when a credential evaluation is needed.
Applying & Deadlines
Studielink
The official registration and application portal for Dutch higher education.
Government.nl: Application Deadlines
General deadline 1 May, and 15 January for programmes with a fixed intake (numerus fixus).
Tuition Fees, Scholarships & Financing
DUO: Tuition Fees
Statutory vs institutional fees, including the statutory amount for the current academic year.
DUO: Student Finance Eligibility
Who qualifies for student finance — depends on course, age, and nationality/residency status.
NL Scholarship (Nuffic)
National scholarship info: eligibility, amounts, and how to apply.
Visa & Residence Permit (MVV + VVR)
IND: Student Residence Permit
Requirements, process, study progress rules, and working conditions for university/HBO students.
IND: Required Amounts (Study Norm)
The monthly financial proof amount required for your application (updated yearly).
IND: Application Fees
Current fee table for residence permit applications — always check before applying.
Working While Studying & After Graduation
IND: Working on a Student Permit
Non-EU/EEA students can typically work max 16 hours/week or full-time in summer months (TWV required for employment).
IND: Orientation Year (Zoekjaar)
Post-study permit that allows you to work freely without a TWV while searching for a job.
Pathway Partners
Consult for immigration-related legal inquiries beyond standard procedures.
Arrival Admin: BSN, DigiD & Insurance
BRP Registration (Government.nl)
Registering with the municipality — what to expect and typical timing.
BSN Basics (Business.gov.nl)
When you get a BSN (citizen service number) and why it matters for everything.
DigiD
Apply and activate your DigiD — the government login used for DUO, taxes, and many official services.
Health Insurance (CAK)
When Dutch basic health insurance becomes mandatory — often triggered when you start working.
Transport & Getting Around
OV-chipkaart
Official site for card management, balance, and system updates (OVpay transition).
Government.nl: OV-chipkaart Help
Official pointers to where to resolve common OV-chipkaart issues.
NS (Dutch Railways)
Practical train guidance, OV-chipkaart usage, and subscription options.
Academic Rules & ECTS References
ECTS Users’ Guide (European Commission)
The official reference behind ECTS credits, grading transparency, and workload standards.
OER (Education & Examination Regulations)
The official source for grading, resits, cum laude rules, and exam periods — always programme-specific. Check your own university’s website.
StudyPath Tip
You don't need to navigate all these websites alone. StudyPath tells you exactly which site to visit and when — in the right order, at the right time. Think of this page as your reference shelf for when you want to verify details or bookmark sources for later.