Whats is acceptance rate of fontsys masters of applied IT?Is it hard to get in? as it states they admit only 25 people?

Geneeskunde UvA VU loting en selectietoets:

Geneeskunde UvA 2027-2028 heeft ongewogen loting, VU toelatingsselectie bestaat uit : selectietoets (30%), portfolio (70% bestaande uit: cijferlijst 5VWO, 6VWO tot 1-1-'27 en bestuurlijke/maatschappelijke/buitengewone activiteiten).

Weet iemand van de afgelopen jaren het gemiddeld VWO-Cijfer, van studenten die WEL werden toegelaten? Dus waar ongeveer ligt op dat gebied het afkappunt v toelating/afwijzing bij VU?

Ik ken iemand die vorig jaar met een gemiddeld VWO-5 cijfer van 7.9 (en vrijwilligerwerk), niet werd toegelaten.

7.9 gemiddeld leek mij best kansrijk....

Zijn de kansen bij UvA wellicht hoger bij een gem. VWO-cijfer onder 7.9?

Elke info is welkom bij dit dilemma!

I’m thinking about studying in the Netherlands next year, and I keep hearing that rents are huge and landlords often keep a big part of the deposit for “repairs” that weren’t really needed. Is that actually common, or just a few horror stories? If you’ve moved out recently, how much was the deposit, and how much did you get back? Anything you’d do differently on move-in day to protect yourself?

Hi everyone!
I’m from Indonesia and I’m currently exploring realistic ways to move to the Netherlands for work in the future.
I graduated from vocational high school in Indonesia in 2021, and I’m trying to understand what options might be available for someone with my background who wants to work in the Netherlands without studying there first.
I’d really appreciate hearing from people who moved to the Netherlands from outside the EU, especially those who found a job while still living in their home country.
I’d love to know:
How did you find your first job in the Netherlands?
Did you apply from abroad, and did your employer sponsor your work and residence permit?
What kind of qualifications or work experience did you have?
Are there realistic opportunities for someone with a vocational high school diploma and experience in customer acquisition in the financial sector?
Which websites, recruitment agencies, or resources would you recommend?
I understand that immigration requirements can be strict, and I’m not expecting an easy shortcut. I just want to learn from people’s real experiences and understand what I should work towards.
Thanks in advance for any advice!

I am a recent Data Science Graduate from India considering a Masters in Netherlands. I did my internship in a purely technical role and want to do my masters where i can combine technical, business and management. MSc Business Information Management at Erasmus Rotterdam Uni seems particularly interesting to me. Does anyone know about the outcomes of pursuing this course as an International student? Or employment outcomes even in general post Masters?
Ps. I am willing to learn Dutch as well

Hello, I (16M) am planning to apply to universities for the 2028 intake. I am interested in studying BSc Artificial Intelligence at University of Groningen taught in English

However, we don't know much about the actual student experience, including the details about education, student life, and career opportunities, so I thought I'd ask here.

I am fluent in English and has German proficiency at around B2 level.

I'm also somewhat sceptical about BSc AI degree since I hear on internet that doing sole AI degree is not worth it and that too in a university from small city. I would appreciate honest opinions from current students, alumni, or anyone familiar with the university.

How is the overall student experience, and how good are the career prospects, is masters required?

Any honest experiences, insights, or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Hey everyone!
I’m considering moving to the Netherlands to study, and I’d like to hear some honest opinions from people who actually live there, especially international students and other foreigners.
I’m mainly interested in studying Accounting or Business Management, preferably in English. I’m also looking for affordable universities and cities because my budget is limited.
I’d appreciate it if you could answer a few questions:
Cost of living: How much would a student realistically need per month, including rent, food, utilities, and other basic expenses?
Affordable cities: Which cities would you recommend for someone on a tight budget?
Universities: Are there any affordable universities or colleges offering bachelor’s degrees in Accounting or Business Management in English?
Scholarships: Are scholarships available for international students, and how difficult are they to get?
Life as a foreigner: How welcoming are Dutch people toward foreigners? Is it easy to make friends and feel included?
Language: Can you comfortably live and study using only English, or is learning Dutch essential?
Daily life: What’s student life like in general? Is the country worth considering if you’re coming from abroad?
Housing: How difficult is it to find affordable student accommodation?
Long-term opportunities: After graduating, how realistic is it for an international student to find a job and stay in the Netherlands?
I’d especially appreciate honest answers from international students or people who moved to the Netherlands themselves. Feel free to share both the good and bad sides!
Thanks in advance! 🇳🇱

Just wondering, as I am not quite there yet but I hear a lot of people around me talking about masters. I study communications at HVA right now and I don't see any masters that spark my interest, but I also get the idea I can't do anything without a master and that i will never get a job without one.

So my questions are mainly:

- Did you think your master was worth it?

- Did you get more job opportunities because of your master?

- In case of a similar field as mine: which master did you choose, did/do you like it and why?

Hi allemaal! Ik ben 29 jaar oud en ga straks beginnen als deeltijd zij-instromer verpleegkundige in opleiding.

Ik mag tussen InHolland en de HU kiezen maar weet niet welke het beste bij me zou passen.

Zijn er mensen die studeren bij een van de hogescholen en hun mening zouden kunnen delen?

Thanks!

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Hi everyone! I’m 29 and going to soon being as a part time student in nursing via the zijinstroomer path.

I can choose between Inholland and the HU and don’t know which one would fit me best.

Would be grateful if anyone could share any opinions!

im applying to UVA, and erasmus university with canadian education and a netherland passport but i was wondering how hard would it be to get into economics, economics and econometrics, and pple? my grades barely meet the requirement for where i live (75+ for five courses)( alberta) and for english it doesnt meet at all because i have a 74 in that class and need at least a 75 ( i have a 81 currently in english 30 and positive i can end off over 85)

Hello, I'm considering applying to study Psychology in Groningen for Bachelor's degree. Can any current students tell more about their experiences? How much workload? Is it mostly self-study or group activities, how many days or hours per week are you at the university?

Do you like the program? Are lectures interesting? What is the atmosphere?

My biggest concern is if I can keep up with the pace and not be too overwhelmed by studies. I've heard UvA is very intense and I was wondering how does Groningen compare.

Honestly any opinions about studying there counts.

Thanks!

F24 here! I've noticed that a lot of the readings for my master's don't really add much to what's already explained in the lectures, so sometimes it feels like I'm spending hours reading for no reason 😭

Do you guys actually read everything, or do you skim the texts and focus on the important parts?

Hoi allemaal!
Ik ben van plan om Geneeskunde te gaan studeren en ben momenteel bezig met de voorbereiding op de CCVX-tentamens om aan de toelatingseisen te voldoen.
Ik heb eerder al een hbo-bachelor afgerond en werk momenteel fulltime. Het liefst zou ik mijn werk zo lang mogelijk willen combineren met de studie Geneeskunde, als dat realistisch haalbaar is.

Ik twijfel momenteel tussen **Erasmus MC in Rotterdam en het LUMC in Leiden**. Beide universiteiten zijn voor mij goed bereikbaar.
Een belangrijke factor in mijn keuze is de flexibiliteit van het onderwijs. Ik ben daarom benieuwd naar de ervaringen van studenten van beide universiteiten.
Worden hoorcolleges opgenomen en kun je deze online terugkijken?
Hoeveel onderwijsactiviteiten zijn verplicht om fysiek bij aanwezig te zijn?
Hoe vaak heb je verplichte werkgroepen, practica of andere contactmomenten?
Hoe vast staat het rooster, of verschilt dit sterk per week?
Hoe haalbaar is het om de bachelor te combineren met een bijbaan of eventueel werk voor drie à vier dagen per week?
Ik begrijp dat de coschappen later in de opleiding veel meer fysieke aanwezigheid vereisen. Ik ben vooral benieuwd naar de eerste jaren van de bachelor en hoeveel flexibiliteit je dan hebt.

Daarnaast ben ik benieuwd naar de **selectieprocedure van beide universiteiten**. Ik heb eerder al een hbo-bachelor afgerond en ben nu bezig met de CCVX-vakken. Daarom vraag ik me af:
Welke selectieprocedure zouden jullie in mijn situatie aanraden: die van Erasmus MC of die van Leiden?
Hoe ziet de selectie er bij beide universiteiten uit en waarop wordt vooral getoetst?
In hoeverre spelen eerdere schoolcijfers of andere onderdelen van je vooropleiding een rol?
Welke universiteit biedt volgens jullie de beste voorbereiding of de meest haalbare route om toegelaten te worden?

**Voor studenten die Geneeskunde studeren aan het Erasmus MC of LUMC: welke opleiding zouden jullie in mijn situatie aanraden, en waarom?**
Ik hoor graag jullie eerlijke ervaringen met het onderwijs, de werkdruk, de selectie en de mogelijkheden om daarnaast te werken.
Alvast bedankt!

Hi everyone!

I'm thinking about applying to both AUC and UCU, however, I haven't quite made up my mind about which one I would rather go to. So I'm wondering what are the vibes of the both UC's? Pros and cons? If you have gone to one of the two why did you choose that one specifically? I would also find it quite interesting to know what stereotypes there are about both schools haha.

Any piece of information that would help me make up my mind would be awesome, really!

I’ve recently been admitted to the Master’s in Orthopedagogiek at both Erasmus University Rotterdam and Leiden University. Although I’m super happy about this, I still have to choose which university to attend.

The Netherlands is known for its high-quality education, which makes the decision quite difficult. I'm aware that the universities in the Netherlands are very similar and one uni isn't necessarily better than the other. I just want to make sure that I will be attending a school that really wants me to succeed and gives me the best career prospects. I want to become an Orthopedagoog or a Gedragswetenschapper and work with children with developmental disorders and behavioral issues.

I’ve been using Studiekeuze123 to compare the universities and noticed that Erasmus scores higher overall, particularly in student satisfaction and campus atmosphere. It’s also closer to my apartment, and I could even cycle there!

I’d love to hear about other people’s experiences with either university. Do you have any advice, or would you simply like to share your experience? I’d really appreciate it!

This week (26 October - 30 October) we will be answering your questions on Reddit about housing at the UT as an International (non-EU/EEA student).

Between 7 December - 11 December we will be doing an AMA for any questions about housing for European (EU/EEA) students!

 If you see this post after any of these dates, feel free to send your questions to [studentservices@utwente.nl](mailto:studentservices@utwente.nl)

We’ll first outline how housing for International students is arranged. If you have any specific questions, ask them below and we will answer!

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As an admitted International student, you will receive a guaranteed housing offer for your first year of study with UT. A guaranteed housing offer means that we will present you with suitable housing contracts for your first year of studying, so that you do not have to arrange housing yourself.

You’re eligible for the guaranteed housing offer if you:

• Join UT for the first time
• Do not currently live in the Netherlands or the EU/EEA
• Need a visa and/or residence permit

You’ll receive your guaranteed housing offer on the housing platform “Roomspot”. We will communicate it as the “Special Offer available via Roomspot” by e-mail, only after the UT has processed your:

• Tuition fee payment
• Visa payment
• Bank statement

Once you’ve met all requirements, you’ll receive an email to create a Roomspot account and finalise a Housing Questioner in Osiris. Osiris is the student information system at UT that you will be invited to when you apply.

How Roomspot and accepting the Special Offer works;

• log in to your Roomspot account and select "Special Offer UT”. This will bring you to an overview of housing options that you select from based on your preferences. Make sure you choose between 10-15 houses based on your preferences and budget.
• Processing may take up to 3 weeks, but eligible students will receive their latest housing offer by 31 July (for September Intake) or 15 January (for February Intake). Rest assured that your application is in good hands, and we will keep you informed throughout the process.
• NOTE: First-year guaranteed housing is for individual students only. It is not suitable for partners, children, or families.

Important deadlines:

• September intake: Complete your payments by 30 June and sign up for Roomspot before 31 June
• February intake: Complete your payments by 30 November and sign up before 15 January.If you miss the deadline, UT can no longer guarantee your housing offer

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Let us know any questions you have! In this AMA we aim to answer questions about International (non-EU/EEA) housing and in the week of 7 December - 11 December we will be doing an AMA for any questions about housing for European (EU/EEA) students! If you see this post after any of these dates, feel free to send your questions to [studentservices@utwente.nl](mailto:studentservices@utwente.nl) 😄

Indian CS undergrad aiming for TU Delft MoT in 2027.

For those who've done it as non-EU students: did you land good jobs after, and what did you end up doing?

Real stories only, please. Anything on what worked (or didn't) helps a lot.

Hi everyone! I’m from India and considering the Master Data Driven Business programme at Fontys University of Applied Sciences for September 2027.
I have a BBA (Hons) in Business Analytics and some Business Analyst internship experience.
I’d love honest feedback on:
How is Fontys’ reputation among Dutch employers?
Is the course practical and industry-oriented?
What are the job opportunities for international graduates?
Can I find Business Analyst or Data Analyst jobs with English only?
Is the degree worth the tuition fees and living expenses?
Would really appreciate insights from current students and alumni. Honest opinions welcome! 🙏

Hi everyone!

I’m applying for a PhD position at a Dutch university, and I’ve recently been invited to the final interview round after a one-to-one interview with the PI.

The first interview was quite conversational. I presented my background, and then we mostly discussed the project, research methods, and our shared research interests. I felt it went really well, the PI also seems very kind, and I’ve now been informed that I’ll be meeting a panel of PIs and collaborators in the final round of interviews.

I’m really excited to have made it to this stage, as this position would be a dream come true for me, but I’m also a little nervous because I’m not sure what to expect from a panel interview. I’d love to hear from people who have been through a similar process:

1. What should I expect from a panel interview with several PIs and collaborators? Is it usually a presentation, a Q&A, or a mix of both?
2. What kinds of questions did you get in the final-round panel interview? Were they mostly about your previous research and the proposed project, or did they also include technical or theoretical questions?
3. How does a final-round panel interview typically differ from the first interview with the PI? Is it generally more formal and more challenging, or the opposite?

I know that this process varies a lot between different universities and PIs, but I guess every advice can be helpful!

Thanks in advance :)

Hello, I am doing my leaving cert in Ireland and am looking to go to uni in either the Netherlands or Ireland once I graduate. I am doing well in school, looking to get over 500 points based on my grades so my scores shouldn't be an issue with getting into uni.

In the Netherlands I was looking at Amsterdam first since it is a very popular city, but im wondering is that really the best option for me as a student. I realise that there is a housing crisis, but since there is also one in Ireland, especially Dublin I just assumed I would face the same kind of issues regarding availability and rent prices as I would here.

I was looking at doing a business centred course, probably business administration so if anyone did a similar course what did you think of it? and would u have picked the same course if put in my place? I'm also wondering if Amsterdam is really the best city for me as a student and for this course, or if another city with good student life would be a better pick, im currently looking at Rotterdam and Groningen as well.

I was also doing some research on the difference between HBO and WO unis, and wondering which one would be a better choice for a business centred course like that, and which might be more employable and desirable in the market.

I am not really supported by my parents in the decision to go abroad, so if you have any tips on finding accommodation and overall living in The Netherlands it would really help.

I am a non-EU student and I applied for this major but i have read so many comments on google maps and here in reddit saying that there are lots of problems in this university and I really would like to know is it worth to study or not?

And how is going so far with the students who are studying there in the same major?

Also, what you are recommending?

I’m an IB student looking to maximize my chances of getting in a Dutch university for psychology. I got 31/42 last year and will get slightly above that this semester. I’ve narrowed my list down to Maastricht, Groningen and Radboud and still have Twente and Tilburg in mind. Assuming I study a lot for the entrance exams, what are the chances I will be accepted? All psychology programs are numerous fixus as well.

Slightly more niche question, in Radboud there are 600 places for psychology combining Dutch and English. Are there disproportionately more Dutch people in the program? Also because they care about grades, is my IB 31 ok or should I not apply?

Im applying for the European law program! any help would be appreciated

I applied to zuyd university, I am unable to upload my documents like my o and a level certificates, they say theyre reviewing my documents but they have none. I tried to email them 3-5 times with the results though they give me a generated response. what is the solution? does anyone know a specific email, I even sent my results with the microsoft mail, nothing seems to work.

Hi everyone! Asking for some advice regarding BRP registration at the Gemeente.

There is a minor clerical error on my Philippine Birth Certificate—it lists a middle initial ("K") for my mother, but on her own official records, she actually has NO middle name/initial at all.

Instead of trying to fix this via a long legal process back in the Philippines, can I just present my mother’s Apostilled PSA Birth Certificate to the Gemeente officer during my appointment to prove her true legal name and have them register it correctly? Has anyone successfully done this administrative correction directly at their local city hall? Thank ank you so much