Most Dutch higher-education programmes
Detailed route Studielink
Register the programme centrally, then follow the institution’s portal and document instructions.
Europe · undergraduate
Applying to university in Netherlands.
Most Dutch programmes begin with registration in Studielink, the national higher-education registration portal. The institution may then require a second application in its own portal. Selective numerus fixus programmes can have earlier procedures.
Main routeStudielink + university portal
SelectionProgramme-specific
Selective routeNumerus fixus
CheckInstitution instructions
Choose the route that matches you.
Central systems do not erase university-specific requirements. They only determine where the application begins.
How to apply.
Use this sequence as the backbone, then attach the current requirements for each programme.
- 01
Find the programme
Check language, diploma equivalence and selection status.
- 02
Register in Studielink
Add the programme and correct start term.
- 03
Complete university portal
Watch for a second login and institution-specific checklist.
- 04
Upload documents
Provide transcripts, diploma status, language evidence and matching identity records.
- 05
Complete selection
Submit numerus fixus or programme-specific tasks by their own dates.
- 06
Arrange enrolment
Admission may still require certified documents, tuition and immigration steps.
Document set
Official transcript or school-reported academic record
Current courses and predicted or final results
Identity details that match official documents
English-language results when required
Programme-specific portfolio, test or interview evidence
Planning rhythm
- 01Before registration
Check whether the programme is numerus fixus or otherwise selective.
- 02Studielink
Register early enough to receive the institution portal before its document deadline.
- 03Selection
Complete matching or selection tasks separately.
- 04Enrolment
Admission and final enrolment are different statuses.
05 / EASY TO MISS
Before you trust the form.
- A Studielink registration alone may not complete the application.
- Some international applicants use additional institution workflows.
- Numerus fixus deadlines can be earlier.
- Certified final documents may be required after a conditional offer.
OFFICIAL SOURCES
Verify the current cycle.
Last reviewed August 2026. Dates and applicant categories can change.