Studielink — Dutch University Applications

Overview

Studielink is the national portal every applicant uses to enroll at a Dutch research university or university of applied sciences. Most numerus fixus (capped) programmes require registration by 15 January; the general enrolment deadline for most other bachelor's programmes is 1 May.

About Studielink

Studielink is the Dutch government's shared national application portal, used to apply to nearly every degree programme at Dutch universities and universities of applied sciences — a single account lets you apply to multiple institutions and programmes rather than using each university's own separate system.

Coverage & Financial Benefits

• Self-funded (loans and scholarships vary by institution)

Requirements & Eligibility

• Secondary education qualifying for higher education in your home country
• Proof of Dutch or English proficiency depending on the programme
• DigiD or equivalent verification for non-EU applicants varies by institution

Required Documents

How to Apply

1. 1Create a DigiD or non-Dutch equivalent account and register on Studielink.
2. 2Add your chosen study programme(s) and institution(s) through the Studielink portal before the relevant deadline.
3. 3Complete any additional application steps the specific university requires directly with that institution, since Studielink handles the initial registration but not every university's full admissions process.