Requirements and main points of applying for graduate students studying in the Netherlands
I. Conditions of application
Fluency in English is a necessary condition for international students who want to apply to study in the Netherlands. Students who want to apply must take the IELTS test with a minimum score of 6.0. Or you can take IELTS, and the minimum requirement is not less than 6.0 points.
In addition, TOEFL scores can also be applied, but not with scores, but with scores to apply for Neso certificates in the Netherlands. This certificate is also a necessary material for applying for studying in the Netherlands.
But if you want to apply with TOEFL, the requirements are higher than IELTS. Some colleges and universities in the Netherlands only require IELTS not less than 6.0, but TOEFL above 100. So it is better to apply through IELTS. The websites of general colleges and universities will indicate the minimum required grades, so please have a look before applying.
The graduate students of these universities in the Netherlands basically start school in September, so students who want to apply began to apply in February. Because the postgraduate application in the Netherlands is very complicated, you need not only IELTS scores, but also a degree certificate. You also need your resume, application letter, recommendation letter written by domestic tutor and so on. If you are still studying and want to apply for eye hormones, you should apply one year in advance in your junior year. After all, in the Netherlands, not all majors start twice. If you want to study some popular majors, you have to apply in advance.
Second, the application points
1, language scores
If you want to apply for graduate students in the Netherlands, or students who have long planned to go to universities in the Netherlands for further study, you need to know that these universities in the Netherlands basically have very high requirements for English. IELTS alone requires 6.5 points, not to mention gmat, which requires more than 600 points. Moreover, these institutions do not have many places for international students. Therefore, students with this plan must prepare for various language exams in advance, so as to have a better chance of being admitted.
2. Professional choice
Because these universities in the Netherlands attach great importance to students' academic qualifications. Therefore, it is very troublesome for students to change majors during their study abroad. If students don't have this academic background, they must carefully consider before making a decision when choosing a major. Moreover, because there are professional restrictions on international students in the Netherlands, students can only choose undergraduate related majors to strengthen when applying.
3. Achievements and materials
If your GPA score is above 80, then you have a great chance to study in the Netherlands successfully. Here, try to highlight some outstanding performances and achievements in your undergraduate study. In short, we should show more advantages and abilities in our study and life. These universities in the Netherlands value students' ability.
Further reading: luggage list for studying in the Netherlands
I. Clothing category
Faced with a mountain of clothes, learn to choose, and don't take everything with you. After all, clothes can be bought everywhere, but the prices are different.
Be sure to bring one coat and windbreaker, and at least two sets of whole clothes are convenient for changing and washing. Personal clothes can be prepared more, shoes are mainly sports shoes, and other things don't need to be brought.
Second, food.
Food should be prepared according to your own needs, and snacks and kitchen seasonings should be clearly distinguished. If you don't plan to cook, you don't have to consider bringing kitchen spices, but I suggest you prepare some here.
Just arrived in the Netherlands, there must be a process of adapting to the local diet. During the transition period, everyone needs to bring some snacks to spend this time. Spicy strips and instant noodles are good choices.
Third, electrical appliances.
The carrying of electrical appliances also needs to distinguish between life and kitchen, as well as study. Cross-used electrical appliances include mobile phones and computers, as well as charging treasures, which are indispensable and must be brought from China, so it will be more convenient to use.
There is also a rice cooker, which can cook by itself even without a kitchen, and can invent and create different dishes; Of course, the most important thing is to change the plug. Remember to be prepared.
Fourth, the certificate category.
As an international student, you need to prepare a lot of documents for going abroad. For entry and daily life, you need to prepare the original, and you can store the electronic version to make it easy to reissue it after you lose it.
Including passport, air ticket, admission notice, health certificate, notarial certificate and so on.
Extended reading: introduction to the advantages of studying in the Netherlands
First, quality education.
In Europe with abundant talents, the Netherlands still shows a very attractive side to international students, mainly because of its high teaching quality and the small number of universities in China, especially research universities.
However, among 14 universities, 13 is among the top 500 universities in the world, which shows that its teaching quality is high. After all, their research ability can directly reflect the real level of a school or even a country, so everyone will be attracted to the Netherlands.
Second, English teaching.
In the Netherlands, English is the official language, so it doesn't take time to learn a new language, and it can be seamlessly connected with learning a second language in the Netherlands.
This also puts higher demands on students' English level, so everyone needs to improve their English level both at home and in the Netherlands in order to learn better.
Third, visas are convenient.
The Netherlands is one of the countries that implement visa refund in the world, which facilitates the visa application of international students and can save double expenses including time and money. And getting a visa from Holland is equivalent to getting a passport to Europe.
Return visa is a visa mode for international students. When the school issues the admission notice, it also submits the visa application to the embassy. After the students get the offer, they can get the visa with supplementary materials, so they don't have to wait too long.
Fourth, the cost is appropriate.
Of course, what everyone is most concerned about is definitely the fees and expenses. The tuition and living expenses of studying in the Netherlands are not high on the European road, but they are definitely not low, which is at a relatively suitable level.
However, everyone should be prepared for huge expenses. After all, the cost of studying abroad in developed countries is definitely very different from that in developing countries.
Further reading: List of scholarship types in the Netherlands
I. Dutch scholarship
This kind of scholarship is a Dutch-scale scholarship. Its compilation unit includes the Dutch Ministry of Education, as well as all research universities and application universities. The goal of independence is all foreign students from non-EU countries.
The scholarship amount is not high, and each student can only apply once and get a bonus of 5,000 euros. In addition to the qualifications mentioned above, the application requirements also need to be full-time students studying in the Netherlands for the first time.
Second, exchange scholarships.
Also known as Sino-Dutch Scholarship, it is a scholarship jointly established by the Ministry of Education of China and the Ministry of Education of the Netherlands. The funding unit is the Dutch government, and the funding target is limited to international students in China. This is an exclusive scholarship.
The accumulated subsidy amount is as high as 16000 euros, which will be distributed in batches. Applicants range from undergraduate students, graduate students to doctoral students, and the funding quota is limited, with only 25 places per year. The competition is fierce.
Three. Academic scholarship
Scholarships independently established and funded by schools are the most extensive scholarships in the Netherlands. Not only does it exist in every school, but it is also distributed in the most places, which can cover students more widely.
The competitor of scholarship is every student around us. The reference standard is yes, that is, the score and ranking of the final exam. There is no difference between domestic students and international students. The school will screen and distribute it.
4. Tulip Scholarship
It is undoubtedly a well-known scholarship in the Netherlands. The name of the Dutch national flower shows its popularity. Of course, the application for this scholarship is also very difficult.
Scholarships are mainly funded in the form of tuition fees and living allowances, and the criteria for division are students' grades and letters of recommendation, so everyone should be prepared for these two aspects.