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Working and studying as a non-EU/EEA student
Working and studying in the Netherlands as a foreign student (non-EU/EEA student)
Dutch universities are known to be among the best universities in the world, competing with other famous UK and U.S. universities. You could say the Netherlands is one of the top non-English speaking countries where you can study abroad, get a quality education and find loads of degrees taught in English.
Non-EU/EEA citizens enrolled as students at a Dutch institution are free to perform an internship related to their field of study. Your internship provider must be able to provide an internship agreement to the Labour Inspectorate upon request, even if a work permit is not necessary. This internship contract must be signed by you, your internship provider, and the university's internship coordinator.
Job alongside your studies
Non-EU/EEA students are permitted to work part-time in addition to their studies:
- up to 16 hours per week maximum OR - full-time during the months of June, July, and August with a work permit. Before hiring you, your employer will have to apply for a work permit. The process takes between 2 weeks to 5 weeks.
Overall, the procedure is straightforward, as there is no need to show that the work position cannot be filled by a Dutch or EU/EEA citizen. There are also lot of freelance job opportunities available which can be performed by the students with some permits. Internships and industrial placements can be arranged for students if they are included in the programme being followed, however these can be full time, and there is no limit to what a student may earn. Students can expect to earn between 9 and 14 euro per hour for part time work they find themselves.
Orientation Year after your Graduation
Non-EU/EEA students who have graduated from a Dutch university are eligible for an orientation year. International graduates are able to work in any employment during their orientation year without seeking permission from the government. The orientation year finishes exactly 12 months after graduation, thus graduates should submit their documentation within 4 months after receiving their Bachelor's or Master's degree, according to the IND. PhD students, on the other hand, can begin their orientation year within three years of receiving their degree from a Dutch higher education institution.