Information for international students

Are you moving to Eindhoven from another city? Or are you moving to a different address within Eindhoven? Then you need to notify the city hall of your move.

Do you have the nationality of a country outside the EU/EEA or Switzerland? And do you want to stay in the Netherlands for longer than 90 days? In most cases you will need a residence permit.

Arranging housing is your own responsibility. As most cities in the Netherlands, Eindhoven has a shortage in affordable student accommodation.

There is a possibility that you will receive forms from the Dutch tax office (in a blue envelope and in Dutch). This is simply the tax office checking whether you are liable to pay income tax here in the Netherlands.

Healthcare in the Netherlands ranks amongst the best in the world. Some things, however, may be arranged in a different way than you are used to.

Welcome&Enrollment@TU/e are especially for international bachelor's and master's students.

You may be eligible for a grant or loan from the Dutch government. You may also be entitled to a student travel product. Whether you are eligible depends on several factors such as your nationality and length of stay. Check the DUO website if you qualify for student finance or a student travel product.

Read more about (public) transport in the Netherlands.

Working during your studies can help you cover some of your costs and also give you some work experience. However, it can be challenging to find a job as an international student in the Netherlands.

If you hold a residence permit for study, you are required under the conditions of that permit, to pass at least 50% of the study credits each academic year.

If you want to stay another semester as an exchange student at TU/e, you need to contact your coordinator at your department at TU/e and ask for permission.

When you have finished or terminated your studies at TU/e, it is important to complete some formalities.