Housing & Settling In
9 practical guides for life in The Netherlands.
Before You Move
- Master's Degrees in the Netherlands: What International Students Should Know8 well-known Dutch universities for a master's, what technical and management programmes actually cost, how to apply, the student visa, and part-time work rules.
- Best Cities for Indian Expats in the NetherlandsAmsterdam, Eindhoven, Rotterdam, and The Hague each suit a different kind of expat life. Here is what actually sets them apart.
Your First Weeks
Settling In
- Renting a House in the Netherlands: What to Know Before You SignWhat rent actually costs across the Netherlands' 10 largest cities, what your contract must include, how to register your address, and how to avoid scams.
- The Dutch Education System Explained: From Basisschool to UniversityVMBO, HAVO and VWO explained, how school admissions and fees actually work, and how Dutch classrooms teach differently than you might expect.
- How to Find Housing in the Netherlands as an ExpatThe Dutch rental market is competitive and scam-prone. Here is how to search safely, which platforms to trust, and the red flags to walk away from.
- Schools and Childcare for Indian Families in the NetherlandsDutch childcare allowance can cover up to 96% of costs. Here is how kinderopvangtoeslag works and how to think about school choice as an Indian family.
Living Here
- Home Insulation and Heat Pump Subsidies in the Netherlands: A 2026 Guide for HomeownersA 2026 guide to the national ISDE subsidy, the Warmtefonds loan, and the municipal insulation subsidies in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Den Haag and Eindhoven.
- Renting Out Your Owner-Occupied Home in the NetherlandsWhat homeowners in the Netherlands need from their mortgage lender before renting out their own home, permanently, temporarily or by room.