I. Gathering information
When choosing schools and majors, it is very important to have objective and reliable information to refer to, and this information needs to be collected and sorted out by everyone, which takes a long time, so everyone must start preparing early.
You can check the school, or get in touch with the teachers of the admissions office directly to get official information, so as to avoid being misled. Of course, if you are not confident in your ability to select information, you can consider seeking the help of a professional intermediary.
Second, apply for schools.
First of all, you should prepare all the materials that need to be submitted for the application. When consulting the above information, you should be able to get a complete list and prepare it step by step as required. Most of the materials are ready-made, just prepare the language in advance.
The application is submitted directly to the school. You can submit it directly through the school. You need to register your identity, improve the basic information, then fill in the application form, pay the application fee after submission, and finally mail other materials that cannot be submitted online.
Third, apply for a visa.
If you want to apply for an MVV express visa, you must apply for a Neso certificate before submitting it. You need to go to NesoBeijing's office to double-certify your IELTS or TOEFL scores and academic qualifications.
Students' visa application materials are submitted to the school, and the school directly applies for MVV visa from IND. After the exam is successful, the students will receive the notice from the embassy directly. At this time, they can leave with their passports.
Fourth, prepare to leave.
Travel needs to be determined, that is, everyone's flight information. You must book your own ticket in advance, and then contact the airport pick-up staff. You can enjoy the direct school service for a little money, which can save a lot of trouble on the road.
Then, you should pack your luggage in advance, buy relevant insurance and arrange accommodation after arrival, so you don't have to worry about accommodation after landing.
2. Conditions for applying for undergraduate study in the Netherlands
1, language requirements
In the Netherlands, IELTS scores are generally the standard, and IELTS 6.0 -6.5 is generally required. If you can't meet this requirement, you can also go to the preparatory course and enter the school after meeting the requirements.
2. Education
If you have a bachelor's degree, there are three things you can declare. One is a high school graduate (submitting a high school graduation book); The other is students who are studying undergraduate (submit proof of studying); The last one is a college graduate (submit a diploma), who must be a regular three-year college graduate recognized in China. College students can go to undergraduate courses in this way.
3, professional requirements
If you apply for a major, you should generally apply for a major related to your previous major. Otherwise, it is likely to be rejected directly, because the Netherlands has professional restrictions and cannot apply for other majors beyond its original major. The school doesn't know much about changing majors, and will reject your application for fear that you don't have basic concepts. But it is not helpless. You can study in the preparatory school for half a year or one year, so there is no professional restriction.
3. Dutch undergraduate study abroad fees
Tuition for studying in Holland
The Dutch undergraduate education system is generally three years. The tuition fee of each school is different, and the popularity of the major will also affect the tuition fee. However, a year is generally around 6.5438+million, and the fees of better universities and popular majors will not exceed 6.5438+0.3 million. The academic system of graduate students is generally 1-2 years, and the tuition will be higher, but you can choose to take more credits and graduate early, which can save the total expenses. The tuition fee for one year is generally around 1.8 million yuan.
Dutch colleges and universities will provide accommodation for international students, but the cost is more expensive than renting a house, but the internal environment is very good. A typical bag stays at no other cost, about 2,000 yuan a month. Renting a house is actually the choice of more students, but you must make sure that the house has furniture before moving in. Although it will be cheaper to rent without furniture, it will be more troublesome to buy it yourself. The monthly rent is between 1200-5000 yuan.
Dietary expenses for studying in the Netherlands
The school will have a canteen to provide you with rich dishes, which are inexpensive, clean and convenient. You only need to pay to get the finished product, and you can leave directly after eating, without cleaning up. You can also choose to cook for yourself. There will be a public kitchen in the dormitory and a kitchen in the rented house. The advantage of cooking by yourself is that you can save money and cook your favorite dishes. You should know that Chinese food is very expensive in Holland. You should prepare at least 1500 yuan every month.
Dutch study abroad transportation fee
For daily travel, you can choose bus or subway. It only takes less than 300 yuan to get a monthly ticket, and you can also buy a bicycle instead of walking directly, and you can travel at zero yuan only by paying 100 yuan for the car.
Dutch study abroad insurance premium
Every student studying in the Netherlands needs to buy insurance, which is a part of social security, with comprehensive protection and detailed compensation terms. For students, the risk of illness is greatly reduced, about 4000 yuan a year.
4. Application conditions for undergraduate study in famous Dutch universities
I. Inhoffen University of Technology
1. Education: Generally speaking, applicants are required to study at least in a regular four-year undergraduate university recognized by China, and students who have graduated from high schools in China are not allowed to declare.
2. Language conditions: Generally, applicants are required to have an IELTS score of at least 6.0 (each individual score shall not be less than 5.5) before they can declare; Or the applicant's TOEFL score must be at least 80 points or more to declare.
3. Achievement conditions: Generally speaking, applicants need a GPA score of at least 3.0 to declare.
Second, Tilburg University in the Netherlands.
1. Education: Generally speaking, applicants are required to be at least students studying in a regular four-year undergraduate university recognized in China. Or students who graduated from a regular three-year high school recognized by China can also apply.
2. Language conditions: There are basically no high requirements for Dutch. However, applicants are required to have an IELTS score of not less than 6.0 (each individual score is not less than 5.5) before they can declare; Or TOEFL score above 80 can also be declared.
3. Achievement conditions: similar to the last school. Mainly depends on the applicant's GPA score, and generally requires the applicant's GPA score to be above 3.0. Students who have graduated from high school are required to have an average score of 75 or above in all subjects in school before they can declare.
Third, the University of Amsterdam.
1. Education: Generally speaking, applicants are required to study at least in a regular four-year undergraduate university recognized by China, and students who have graduated from high schools in China are not allowed to declare.
2. Language conditions: Generally speaking, applicants are required to have an IELTS score of at least 6.0-6.5 or above (each individual score shall not be lower than 5.5-6.0) before they can declare; Or the applicant's TOEFL score must be at least 80-90 to declare.
3. Achievement conditions: Generally speaking, applicants are required to have a GPA of at least 3.0-3.5 or above before they can declare.
5. Interpretation of language requirements for studying in the Netherlands
I. Dutch language requirements
My mother tongue is Dutch, and I have received education below university level here. Basically all classes in the school are in Dutch, which is a brand-new language for foreign students, especially domestic students. If you want to meet the entrance requirements, you must spend time training.
Training in China is a process of laying a foundation, and everyone can spend time receiving basic teaching; After entering the Netherlands, you should first choose to receive preparatory training to ensure that your listening, speaking, reading and writing meet the entrance requirements, which will help you learn efficiently and integrate into life faster.
Second, English requirements
However, in the higher education stage of undergraduate and above, the teaching mode will be more international, which will bring an increasing proportion of English teaching, which will actually reduce the requirements for everyone, because English is a common second language.
Moreover, within the scope of choice, English will be more inclined, there will be standardized tests with global unity and high recognition, IELTS and TOEFL, and a relatively fair standard will be given, which will make it easier for students to enroll.
Third, undergraduate requirements
Undergraduate application, IELTS generally requires 6.0 points, aiming at science and engineering majors; If you want to enroll in business, media, language and other majors, the score needs to be higher, reaching 6.5 points.
You can also choose TOEFL to test your English. Generally, the total score should be above 75 points. The language threshold of popular majors in top universities, such as Groningen and Amsterdam, will reach 80 points.
Fourth, master's requirements
Undergraduate application, IELTS requirements generally need to reach 6.5, for science and engineering majors; If you want to enroll in business, media, language and other majors, your score needs to be higher, reaching 7.0.
You can also choose TOEFL to test your English. Generally, the total score should be above 80 points. The language threshold of popular majors in top universities, such as Groningen and Amsterdam, will reach 85 points.
6. Introduction of excellent universities in the Netherlands
1, University of Amsterdam
University of Amsterdam, located in Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, was founded in 1632. It is a large comprehensive university in the Netherlands and one of the oldest universities in the Netherlands, enjoying a high reputation in Europe. It is Universitas2 1, the European Capital University Union, the European University Union, and a member of the European Research University Union together with Oxford University, Cambridge University and Munich University.
2. Delft University of Technology
Delft University of Technology, located in Delft, the Netherlands, is a comprehensive university of science and technology with a long history, a large scale and a wide range of specialties, covering almost all fields of engineering science. Known as "Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Europe", it is one of the top universities of science and technology in the world. Its high-quality teaching and scientific research level enjoys a high reputation in the Netherlands and internationally, and disciplines such as aviation engineering, electronic engineering, water conservancy engineering, chemical engineering and civil construction have a position and reputation in the world.
3. Erasmus University in Rotterdam
Erasmus University/Erasmus University in Rotterdam, located in Rotterdam, the second largest city in the Kingdom of the Netherlands, is also the largest port city in Europe. It is a world-renowned top institution of higher learning, a public university, and a famous school of economics and management in Europe and even the world.
4. Maastricht University
Maastricht University is a young but world-renowned school. Founded in September1974 16, formerly known as the National Limbaugh University, it is also a national research university in the Netherlands and a member of the World University Alliance. Maastricht University is famous for its high degree of internationalization. Among the 65,438+06,000 students, the proportion of international students accounts for 45% of the total number of universities, and the proportion of overseas teachers in the teaching staff also accounts for 30%. It is a highly internationalized university in the Netherlands. Most of its master's courses are taught in English.
5. Nijmegen University
The official name of Nijmegen University is Ladeburg University, which is commonly known as Nijmegen University in China and also translated as Nijmegen University. Located in the ancient Dutch city of Nijmegen, the school is the top research-oriented academic institution in Europe. Nijmegen University strives to create a good academic research and teaching environment for students. As a missionary school, universities not only cultivate students' scientific literacy, but also emphasize the establishment of social responsibility. The school encourages students to actively participate in various academic and social activities and cultivate their insight and critical spirit on scientific and social issues.
6. Leiden University
Leiden University, one of the top universities in Europe, was founded on February 8, 575/kloc-0. It is the oldest institution of higher learning in the Netherlands. In the past five centuries, Leiden University has trained many outstanding talents, who have influenced the process of human civilization.
7. utrecht university
Utrecht university, also translated as Utrecht University, is one of the oldest universities in the Netherlands and one of the top 100 universities in the world, which means "Yang's justice benefits everyone". Utrecht University was founded on March 26th, 1636, with a history of 380 years. The school is located in Utrecht, an important town with profound cultural heritage in the Netherlands, and is famous for its long tradition.
8. university of groningen
University of groningen, founded in 16 14, is one of the top 100 universities in the world and one of the oldest universities in Europe. Since the establishment of17th century, the school has attracted a large number of foreign students and professors. University of groningen is a member of European coimbra group (coimbra group is the oldest cooperative organization of 38 universities in Europe, including Cambridge University and Oxford University).
7. Introduction of popular majors studying in the Netherlands
1, business
As the commercial center and financial center of the European continent, the Netherlands has a strong business atmosphere, so the Dutch are often called "Europeans who are most like China". There are many famous enterprises in the Netherlands, among which Philips, Unilever, Heineken and Shell Oil Company are among the top 500 enterprises in the world.
Business school netherlands recommended: utrecht university, Leiden University and Amsterdam University.
2. Engineering
Dutch engineering has a detailed professional classification, which enables Dutch students to find a more suitable major. In addition, the existence of internationally renowned enterprises such as Shell Oil, Philips Electric and Unilever can also provide a large number of internship and employment opportunities for local engineering students to help them learn cutting-edge technologies and theories.
Recommended by Dutch engineering colleges: Delft University, inhofe University of Technology and Twente University.
3. Logistics
The long tradition of "sea coachman" and the existence of Rotterdam Port, the world's largest port, make the Netherlands at the top level in the logistics field. Studying in the Netherlands and choosing students majoring in logistics can learn comprehensive logistics knowledge such as market, trade, management, distribution, warehousing, customs and transportation. And compared with other Dutch majors, students majoring in logistics will be more likely to get employment opportunities in the Netherlands.
Recommended by the Netherlands Institute of Logistics: Stande University, Hann University, Brayda University, Tilburg University, university of groningen, Maastricht University, Erasmus University and Free University of Amsterdam.
4. Art design
It is also a good choice to study in the Netherlands and choose an art major, because the art education in the Netherlands has a long history and is at the world-class level, and has trained a large number of painters and artists. Vincent Willem van Gogh, a master of impressionism, was born in brabant, southern Netherlands.
Excellent education level determines that Dutch universities have higher requirements for students' admission. The interviewer will decide whether to admit students by measuring their language level, design ideas and creativity, expression ability and personal works.
Dutch art and design institutions recommend Amsterdam University of the Arts, Vakhnin University and inhofe University of Technology.
5. Law
There are two main reasons for domestic students to study in the Netherlands and choose law major. On the one hand, the revision of Dutch code is specially adjusted according to the changes of global informatization, which is very in line with the characteristics of the times. Moreover, the existence of the International Court of Justice in The Hague can also make students feel the international legal atmosphere and vision. On the other hand, the legal system in the Netherlands is very similar to that in mainland China, which is very helpful for China students to study.
The Dutch Law School recommended Leiden University, Amsterdam University and Maastricht University.
6. Agriculture
The land area of the Netherlands is only 2.5 times that of Beijing, but it is the second largest grain exporter in the world, which is inseparable from the developed agricultural level of the Netherlands. At present, many places in China are also learning the Dutch technology-intensive and capital-intensive agricultural models.
The representative agricultural university in the Netherlands is Vakhnin Gen University, and Wada University is also an agricultural university in the Netherlands. Vakhnin University is one of the world-renowned agricultural universities and has close cooperation with many universities in China. Hotan University has made outstanding academic achievements in food, agriculture, veterinary medicine and other specialties, and enjoys a high reputation in the world.
8. Introduction to the characteristics of Dutch application for studying abroad
First, applications from universities of science and engineering are relatively concentrated.
Dutch students' application of science and engineering is relatively concentrated. There are three science and engineering colleges in the Netherlands, namely Delft University of Technology, Eindhoven University of Technology and Trent University. Every year, when receiving inquiries from science and engineering students, overseas experts mainly recommend these well-known science and engineering universities, resulting in relatively concentrated applications. Many students who applied this year chose Delft Institute of Technology. This has caused fierce competition and delayed the final admission. Although Delft University of Technology has raised the admission standards, the number of applicants is still growing rapidly.
Students can consider other institutions in the Netherlands, such as Berlage School of Architecture, which is a professional international school of architecture. Landscape architecture and environmental urban planning of Vakhnin Genn University; The School of Housing and Development of erasmus University in Rotterdam has set up a major in housing and urban planning. Such an institution is a good choice whether it is the success rate of application or the future employment.
Second, art students' choice of Holland is on the rise.
With the increasing popularity of studying in the Netherlands, most art colleges in the Netherlands gradually offer courses taught in English. For example, the Royal Academy of Art in Amsterdam, Altzer Art Institute, Eindhoven Art Institute, Utrecht Art Institute, etc. They all offer English-taught art subjects, such as fashion design, jewelry design, fashion strategy, oil painting, music and so on. However, there are few places for art colleges to enroll students.
Third, students begin to prepare early and apply early.
More and more students choose the strategy of applying early and preparing their language scores early, which is most obvious among business students. Most students who want to apply for business schools are prepared to attack well-known and world-ranked institutions, such as Tilburg University, Erasmus University in Rotterdam and Amsterdam University. This kind of university is famous for its high requirements, strict examinations and limited admission places, requiring both IELTS scores and GMAT scores. Most students began to prepare various English scores as early as junior year, hoping to improve the success rate of application.
The Netherlands allows students to make up their English scores in the future, but the application materials need to be reviewed by the school in advance. As long as students have excellent background conditions, the school can make up IELTS and GMAT scores when students have places.
9. List of luggage to be prepared for studying in the Netherlands
1, document
No matter whether you leave the country or apply for a permit, everyone's identity documents must be shown. International students need to prepare their passports and visas first. These things need to be carried with you until everyone has a residence permit.
In addition, you need to prepare the originals of all kinds of materials submitted when applying for Dutch universities. These things need to be shown when you apply for admission, but they will be returned to the students after verification.
2. clothes
When you go abroad in your freshman year, you are likely to fall into the misunderstanding of preparing more clothes and bringing more, so you don't have to buy them in Holland, but in fact, you will still be unable to control your desire to buy them when you arrive.
Moreover, the prices of fast fashion brands that are common in China will be cheaper in the Netherlands, and there will often be discounts. You don't need to bring too much from China. I suggest you prepare two or three sets, and then bring more underwear.
3. Electronic products
In terms of electrical appliances, most things in the Netherlands are more expensive than those in China, especially chargers, data cables and mobile hard disks, which are low in technology. They are small, just in case, you can bring more from China.
Be sure to bring your mobile phone and computer. Your own system will be more convenient to use. Of course, don't forget to bring an adapter and a multi-hole socket. With them, you can use the appliances you didn't bring before.
4. necessities of life
Including bedding, the three-piece suit can have no space, and the quilt can be bought when it arrives; Toiletries, you can prepare portable clothes; Students who wear glasses must prepare more spare skin. Optometry glasses are very expensive in Holland.
Finally, the preparation of drugs, ordinary students need to bring gastrointestinal drugs and cold medicines; If you need to take medicine for a long time, you need to prepare a kitchen opened by a doctor, and the weight should not exceed half a year at the longest.
10. Share the experience of studying in the Netherlands
First, eating habits
When you arrive in Holland, the first thing you may do is to have a good meal. The food here belongs to European cuisine. You see more bread, sandwiches, pizza, steak, salad, seafood and so on. , is relatively novel.
Most of the ingredients here are not common in China, but it is relatively easy for you to try to make them yourself. China restaurants are also common here. You can go to restaurants to experience authentic Chinese food and even eat hot pot, which will be more expensive than in China.
Second, accommodation choice
Generally, students will give priority to dormitories and apartments provided by the school. Although they need to share some space with others, the cost will be much cheaper and the cost performance is still very high. However, you need to make a reservation before you have a chance to stay. Everyone should be prepared in advance.
If you don't want to live on campus, you can rent your own house. In fact, many foreign students will move out to live with friends later, get along more harmoniously, share the expenses equally and have a more comfortable accommodation environment.
Third, special food.
When you arrive in Holland, you can not only see more popular western food, including salad, bread, pasta, steak, hamburger, fried fish, chips, coffee and so on. And there are many special foods from other countries. The price is reasonable, not expensive.
The specialty here is frying. In the eyes of the Dutch, almost all ingredients can be fried to show delicious, common meatballs, French fries and all kinds of meat. There are also herring, where a large food festival will be held.
Fourth, daily travel.
The most prominent feature is the ubiquitous bicycle. The number of bicycles in the Netherlands can be said to be shocking, almost the proportion of one person, because the cities here are relatively accurate, and when you are not in a hurry, you have time to ride bicycles.
For long-distance travel, you can choose bus, subway, train and plane at one time according to the distance. The advantage of * * is that international students can enjoy certain discounts with their student ID cards.
Verb (abbreviation for verb) daily shopping
There are shopping places of all sizes. Large and medium-sized shopping places generally have larger scale, more complete goods and longer shopping time, but there will be more discount activities here, which is suitable for large-scale purchase.
And small convenience stores, there will be more branches all over the streets, it is easy to find. There will be fewer kinds of goods in the store, but shopping will be faster and time-saving, which is also a good choice.
An intransitive verb tourist attraction
Cultural landscape is a variety of historical sites, ancient buildings, museums and other places, which are well preserved. Everyone can feel a strong cultural and artistic atmosphere. Many universities here used to be palaces or manors.
Nature has given it enough sunshine, beaches, mountains and forest flowers. Rich in resources all year round. No matter when you go to Holland, you won't be bored. Beautiful scenery can relax you.