General Admission Requirements for Nigerians into Netherlands Universities

The Netherlands is a safe and multicultural environment with low study costs which makes it an incredibly attractive and affordable destination for your studies abroad. The Netherlands is one of the first countries to offer international study programmes taught entirely in English to foreign students. There were over 85,000 international students enrolled in the Netherlands during the 2018-2019 study year.

There are almost 50 universities in The Netherlands that Nigerians can choose from to study in.

General Documents Needed for Admission into Netherlands Top Universities

• A copy of passport or ID card.
• A passport picture.
• A personal statement in English (should contain around 500-800 words answering questions such as: Why and what would you like to study at the university?) This is also known as a motivation letter. Intending applicants are to however note that the questions to be answered in motivation letters vary from one institution to the other so they are advised to check their chosen university's website for guide on how to write an appealing motivation letter.
• Copies of obtained secondary school diplomas, certificates and/or grade lists (uploaded diplomas and/or grade lists which are not in English, French, German or Dutch need to be accompanied by an official English translation).
• Transcript of records.
• Proof of English language proficiency could be in form of TOEFL (minimum 550 paper based, 213 computer based),?IELTS (minimum average of 6), GMAT or GRE.
• Proof of Dutch language proficiency (if you are looking to study a course in Dutch). Most universities may also offer you courses in Dutch as a second language so you can prove that you have sufficient mastery of the language.
• A?residence permit?(if you are not an EU / EEA or Swiss citizen).
• Proof of payment of application fee.

Some universities may also require additional documents if they are applicable. These documents are:

• CV or resume (including two referees).
• Sample of academic written work.

Steps to Take before the Application Process

• Before you choose your degree at a Netherlands university, do a thorough research and make sure it fits your interests and career goals.
• Check that your documents match with the entry requirements and admission qualifications of the university. Your educational background and grade point average from your prior studies will determine if you qualify for your chosen degree.
• Check if you have to pay the Statutory tuition fee (for EU/EEA students and a few exceptions for non-EU/EEA) or the Institutional tuition fee (usually, for non-EU/EEA students)
• Look for scholarship opportunities to cover your study expenses.
• Check if you need a student visa. In this case, you will need to prepare necessary documents in advance.

It takes about 30 days to process a Netherlands student visa.

The Netherlands Embassy in Nigeria

• ADDRESS: Netherlands Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria
  EU Common Embassy Complex
  21st Crescent off Constitution Avenue
  Abuja
  Nigeria
  
• TELEPHONE: (+234) 9-461 1200
  
• FAX: (+234) 9-461 2532
  
• EMAIL: [email protected]
  
• WEBSITE: www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/countries/nigeria

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