Universities in the Netherlands
Every Dutch university that can bring a student from India on a study visa, with every full-time bachelor's and master's it is allowed to teach. Straight from the Dutch government's own register.
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- 62Dutch universities that can sponsor a study visa
- 19of them research universities
- 2174full-time bachelor's and master's courses
- 2kinds: research and applied sciences
8 universities. Clear search
- ArtEZ University of the ArtsArts university · Arnhem, Zwolle · 10 bachelor's, 6 master's
- Amsterdam University of the ArtsArts university · Amsterdam · 9 bachelor's, 6 master's
- HKU University of the Arts UtrechtArts university · Utrecht, Amersfoort · 9 bachelor's, 3 master's
- University of the Arts The HagueArts university · The Hague · 5 bachelor's, 6 master's
- Codarts University of the ArtsArts university · Rotterdam · 5 bachelor's, 1 master's
- Gerrit Rietveld AcademieArts university · Amsterdam · 1 bachelor's, 2 master's
- Design Academy EindhovenArts university · Eindhoven · 1 bachelor's, 1 master's
- Marnix AcademieArts university · Utrecht · 1 bachelor's, 0 master's
Applying to the Netherlands from India
Two kinds of universityResearch universities teach more theory; most of their bachelor's take 3 years. Universities of applied sciences are more hands-on; most of their bachelor's take 4 years.
Only some can sponsor your visaA non-EU student needs a university the Dutch immigration service recognises as a sponsor. This list shows only those, unless you choose to see all.Official sponsor list (IND) ↗
Check the teaching languageMany bachelor's are taught in Dutch. The register does not say which, so check the course page before you apply. Most applications start on Studielink.Studielink ↗Netherlands cost in rupees
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Sources: DUO register of recognised higher-education programmes (Dutch Ministry of Education, as of 23/10/2026, CC BY) and the IND public register of recognised sponsors for study (updated 05/10/2026). English names and websites checked on each university's own site, 23/10/2026. Full-time courses only.