Netherlands Universities and institutions of higher education (Hoge Scholen) offer foreign nationals the possibility to study. Foreign students may attend the regular study programme at the university of their choice (in dutch or sometimes in english) or attend courses designed for foreigners (in english). For the admission requirements for foreign students you are recommended to contact the educational institution of your choice. 
 www.studyin.nl  - Index of Institutions and Programme Titles.

International study exchange has proven to be most successful with foreign students who have finished at least two years of higher education in their specific field of interest in their home country.

Foreign students may apply for a scholarship for their study in the Netherlands. Croatian nationals are eligible for the Huygens scholarship programme. For more information we recommend to visit the website of the Nuffic ( www.nuffic.nl). Additional informationyou may find at  www.grantfinder.nl.

Croatian nationals need a permit for temporary residence for a stay in The Netherlands for purposes of study (MVV). All  information about the requirements to obtain this permit is available at the Consular section of this Embassy. You are recommended to start the application procedure at an early stage.

Since 1998 at the University of Zagreb, Faculty of Philosophy, a Lectorate in Dutch Language and Literature offers the possibility to learn the language and improve your knowledge about Dutch literature and culture. For more information please contact the Faculty of Philosophy in Zagreb:

Filozofski Fakultet
I.Lucica 3
10 000 Zagreb
Lector: Mr. drs. Hans Verschoor
mob. tel.: 098-800 637
E-mail:  verschoor@net.hr

For a link to an online Dutch language course click  here. This course aims to give a clear but complete explanation of the structure of the Dutch language.