Paying for your studies in the Netherlands without a residence permit
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If you do not have a residence permit yet, but have applied for asylum in the Netherlands, according to the rules, you may also study here. However, you must be able to pay for your studies yourself and will not receive money from the government.
You are not entitled to study financing
You are not entitled to
You may be able to get support from Stichting UAF
Conditions for support from Stichting UAF
It depends on your personal situation whether
You have an asylum background*
You want to study at MBO level 3 - or 4, HBO or university
You have completed at least 11 years of education
You speak English or Dutch at an intermediate level (B1 or higher)
* You have a Dutch residence permit based on asylum or you have applied for asylum and this procedure is ongoing.
Do you meet these conditions? If so, please contact UAF.
Do you not yet have language level B1 Dutch? If you undergo civic integration via the Education pathway or via the B1 pathway, you will receive Dutch language lessons via your municipality. Discuss the possibilities with your municipality. Are you unable to find a solution? Then UAF can advise you.
Are you not yet undergoing civic integration? Then UAF first helps you learn the language. This is necessary to be able to study and work. UAF helps you learn the Dutch language to B1 level via the
When can you apply for the UAF Academy?
You have completed at least 11 years of education
You speak English or Dutch at an intermediate level so that you can follow the e-learning sessions on the UAF Academy well
You have sought asylum and
Your asylum procedure is ongoing
The:
You have been granted an asylum residence permit but have not yet started the civic integration process
Are you a Ukrainian refugee under the
You will get more help to finance your studies if you have a residence permit
If the IND approves your asylum application, it is easier to study in the Netherlands. You will then usually receive Dutch lessons. A residence permit also allows you to apply for study financing under certain conditions. This makes it easier to pay for an education.