Finance

Costs
Dutch students usually have about € 700 a month to spend on rent, food and entertainment. The rent is about € 300/ € 450 a month. You should allow room in your budget for transportation expenses, for, unlike Dutch students, you will not have a card that will allow you to use the public transportation system for free or at a student discount.

Insurance
Before coming to the Netherlands, please check whether your insurance policies (health and personal liability) cover a stay abroad for a longer period of time. Don’t forget to bring the appropriate documents with you. If your stay is temporary, all you need is an EU Health Insurance Card. The International Office of the NHL can give advice about insurance for international students that can be taken out in the Netherlands. The NHL does not accept any responsibility for damages claimed or medical costs incurred by students.

Bank account
There are possibilities to open a Dutch bank account. Please contact the International Office for information and instructions.