The Netherlands has consistently been a popular destination for international students in Europe. Renowned for its quality education, it is home to some of the world’s best universities, including Leiden University, Delft, and the University of Amsterdam. In 2023, international students have the opportunity to study in Netherlands universities without the need for the IELTS exam. This option is available if they have taken an alternative test or have completed their previous education from an English Language Institute.
The people in the Netherlands are known for their warm hospitality, making it one of the safest countries to live in. Choosing to study in the Netherlands not only provides a great education but also offers the chance to explore other European countries. Moreover, upon completing your education, you can apply for the Netherlands Residence Permit for the orientation year, essentially a job seeker visa. Below is a list of universities in the Netherlands where you can apply without the need for the IELTS exam
Here is a List of Top Universities in the Netherlands that allows you to study without IELTS:
- University of Amsterdam
- Wageningen University & Research
- University of Groningen
- Leiden University
- Erasmus University Rotterdam
- Utrecht University
- Maastricht University
- Radboud University Nijmegen
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Who can Study without IELTS in the Netherlands?
If you are a citizen of or have completed your previous education in any of these countries, you are eligible to apply to Netherlands universities without the need for IELTS.
- Australia
- New Zealand
- South Africa
- Canada (without Quebec)
- Ireland
- The US
- The UK
What if you are not citizen of above countries?
If you are not a citizen of the countries mentioned above, you have alternative methods to request an exemption from the IELTS requirement. You can provide:
- Proof of any other Proficiency Certificate: Submitting evidence of proficiency in English through certificates other than IELTS.
- English Language Proficiency from Previous Institute: Demonstrating English language proficiency by obtaining a statement from your previous educational institution confirming that English was the medium of instruction during your studies.
Submitting proof of English language proficiency is a common approach, and the documentation should affirm that you have successfully completed your prior education in an English-medium institute.
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How to Get English Language Proficiency Proof?
You will get this proof from your previous University as much as I know from your concerned department. Make sure it is well prepared, with the departmental Stamp and signature on it.
