Hogeschool Inholland
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Hogeschool Inholland in Haarlem teaches business, design, and social sciences for €9,800/year — competitive for Dutch applied-sciences education. IELTS 6.0 keeps entry accessible, Haarlem is a compact, safe city just 15 minutes from Amsterdam without Amsterdam's housing costs, and the one-year job-search permit after graduation (Zoekjaar) plus €5,000 Holland Scholarship apply after graduation.
Haarlem is a charming, historic city 20 minutes west of Amsterdam, with half the price and all the character. Canal-side cafés, art galleries, and a tightly knit student community give the place a cosy, creative feel without Amsterdam's chaos. You're close enough to visit the capital but far enough to actually afford rent.
Application deadlines
- SeptemberApr 01
Non-EU standard. Multiple campuses (Haarlem, Alkmaar, Rotterdam, Amsterdam). Confirm campus per programme.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Hogeschool Inholland as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Hogeschool Inholland is €9800 per year. Living costs in Haarlem are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Hogeschool Inholland?
English-taught programmes at Hogeschool Inholland 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 Hogeschool Inholland 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 Hogeschool Inholland located?
Hogeschool Inholland is in Haarlem, Netherlands. Bijdorplaan 15, 2015 CE Haarlem, Netherlands
What can you study at Hogeschool Inholland?
Fields offered include: Business, Design, Social Sciences.
Accommodation
15 min from Amsterdam by train — market mirrors Amsterdam. Students sometimes commute.
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
- Tuition of €9,800/year is competitive among Dutch universities of applied sciences for international students.
- IELTS 6.0 entry requirement is accessible — no advanced English proficiency needed to apply.
- The Netherlands grants a 1-year post-study work permit (Zoekjaar), giving time to find EU-based employment after graduation.
- Haarlem is a compact, safe historic city 15 minutes from Amsterdam — urban access without Amsterdam housing costs.
- Holland Scholarship offers €5,000 one-time grant in year 1 for non-EU students including RU, UA, KZ, and UZ nationals.
- Students can work 16 h/week during term and full-time in summer with no separate work permit required under the VVR.
What to check
- Living costs in the Haarlem/Amsterdam area run €700–1,500/month for private housing — among the highest in continental Europe.
- Russian students face SWIFT payment blocks to the Netherlands; transferring tuition and living funds requires workarounds.
- Belarusian students have no confirmed standard visa pathway — the Dutch immigration service (IND) must be contacted directly with uncertain outcome.
- Inholland is a university of applied sciences (HBO), not a research university — a brand gap that may affect graduate employer recognition in some CIS home markets.
- Daily life outside campus is in Dutch; limited English in municipal offices, housing agencies, and local services creates a practical barrier.
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