HAN University / Student expenses in the Netherlands

HAN University / Student expenses in the Netherlands

10 August 2009 at 12:30

The EIU’s latest Worldwide Cost of Living Survey shows that the cost of living in Amsterdam is modest compared with cities like New York, London, Paris and Beijing.

Experience shows that to live and study in Holland for one year costs a student between 700 and 1,000 euro a month. This amount is needed to cover daily expenses, to pay rent, and for registration and tuition fees.

You cannot rely on finding a source of additional income after you arrive. The institutions have very limited funds for supporting students. If you are from an EU or EEA member state, however, you may be entitled to a regular student grant or to a refund of the tuition fees. For specific information, contact the IB-Group (Informatie Beheer Groep).

 If you have an average student income – from a scholarship, for example – you will find that one-third of it will go towards housing. Food might cost you another third. Fortunately, most higher education institutions offer hot meals at reasonable prices. Many cities have pubs (eetcafé’s) where you can eat cheaply and well. But the cheapest way to eat is to do your own cooking. The remaining third of your money will go towards books, travel, and other expenses.

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