Aeres Hogeschool
About
Aeres Hogeschool in Almere teaches agriculture, business, and natural sciences — a rare English-taught specialisation in Europe — for €8,500/year, below the Dutch applied-sciences average. IELTS 6.0 keeps entry accessible, and graduates get a 1-year job-search permit (Zoekjaar) plus the €5,000 Holland Scholarship for RU/UA/KZ/UZ applicants.
Almere is a planned city 30 km east of Amsterdam, built after World War II with modern infrastructure and green spaces. Student housing is cheaper than Amsterdam—expect €350–500/month for a shared flat. The city is easy to navigate by bike or train. Amsterdam is 30 minutes away, so students weekend in the capital but live and study in a quieter, more affordable setting. The agricultural and water-management heritage of the region still shapes local culture.
Application deadlines
- SeptemberJun 01
Non-EU students. Small agriculture-focused applied-sciences university (HBO). Confirm with Aeres admissions.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Aeres Hogeschool as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Aeres Hogeschool is €8500 per year. Living costs in Almere are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Aeres Hogeschool?
English-taught programmes at Aeres Hogeschool typically require IELTS 6 or equivalent. Confirm the exact requirement per programme on the official admissions page.
How much money do you need to show for a student visa to Netherlands?
For a student residence permit in Netherlands you must prove €13,569 per year (2026, Immigration service (IND) — required amounts: https://ind.nl/en/required-amounts-income-requirements).
Does Aeres Hogeschool offer scholarships?
Holland Scholarship: one-time €5,000 first-year grant for non-EU students. Apply directly to the institution. BY eligibility uncertain for 2026 intake.
Where is Aeres Hogeschool located?
Aeres Hogeschool is in Almere, Netherlands. Stadhuisplein 3, 1315 HR Almere, Netherlands
What can you study at Aeres Hogeschool?
Fields offered include: Agriculture, Business, Natural Sciences.
Accommodation
Extremely competitive market. Apply for SSH/DUWO waiting list at the moment of admission offer. Budget €1,000+/mo realistic in private market.
SourceScholarships
- 🏛Holland Scholarship (€5,000)
Holland Scholarship: one-time €5,000 first-year grant for non-EU students. Apply directly to the institution. BY eligibility uncertain for 2026 intake.
National funding for this destination
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Why this works
- Netherlands issues a 1-year orientation permit after graduation (Zoekjaar), giving EU job-search rights.
- IELTS 6.0 entry threshold is accessible for CIS students without intensive exam prep.
- Tuition of €8,500/year is below the average for Dutch universities of applied sciences.
- The Holland Scholarship offers a one-time €5,000 grant; open to RU, UA, KZ, and UZ applicants.
- Agriculture and natural-sciences specialisations are rare among English-taught European programmes.
- Almere is 20 minutes from Amsterdam by train, combining a quieter city with access to a major European hub.
What to check
- RU applicants can apply only via the Moscow embassy; no confirmed third-country application route.
- SWIFT transfers to the Netherlands are blocked for RU students; payment logistics are complex.
- BY applicants have no confirmed standard admission pathway; contact with the Dutch immigration service (IND) required individually.
- Accommodation costs €450–900/month in a dorm or €700–1,500 in private housing, adding significant pressure on the budget.
- The file contains no confirmed English-taught programme list; language of instruction must be verified directly with the university.
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