Study for refugee students and professionals
You want to continue studying in the Netherlands. We will help you with our years of experience during and just before your studies. Because the education system in the Netherlands is different from what you are used to in your country of origin.
How can the UAF support me during my study?
At the UAF you will have a supervisor to who you can ask questions during your study. For example, about improving your Dutch, taking extra lessons or the educational culture in the Netherlands. The supervisor also gives you advice about your educational institution. For example, where should you go if you have questions and where can you arrange different things?
We can also help you with arranging financial matters for your study (Student grants of Lifelong Learning Credit). We regularly organize (online) consultation hours or meetings in your area. You can ask your questions.
During your study, we advise you about what is best for you. Even if you cannot find a solution with your education or with the municipality, we will support and advise you.
Work during studies
Working may be a compulsory part of your studies. This could be an internship of a BBL workplace or a part-time job. Are you having trouble finding the workplace you need for your studies? The UAF can help you, nplease contact us.
What are the fees?
We help you to apply for money from the government, for example student grants of lifelong learning credit. Sometimes we offer financial support for costs you incur for your studies. For example, in the form of a loan for tuition fees, books, computers and travel expenses. You will partly or completely repay the costs that UAF pays for you. Whether you repay all or part of the amount depends on your personal situation.
When can the UAF help?
Whether the UAF can help you depends on your personal situation.
Preparing to study in the Netherlands
You can apply for support from the UAF if you meet these conditions:
- You have applied for asylum or you have a residence permit based on asylum.
- You want to study at MBO level 3 or 4, HBO or university.
- You have completed at least 10 years of education.
- You started with or you speak Dutch at B1 level.
Don't speak Dutch at B1 level yet and want to learn it online through self-study? Then register with the UAF Academy. To make use of the UAF Academy You need Dutch or English at least at A2 level.
Do you want to study in the Netherlands?
This is possible if you have a minimum command of Dutch at B1 level (also for English taught courses).
Have you already studied and do you want to start working right away?
Often it is necessary that you follow a training or course to practice your profession in the Netherlands. Contact the UAF to discuss what you need.
How can you register?
Please fill out the contact form below.
Contact us
NoteIt is currently very busy. As a result, it may take 2 to 3 weeks before you receive a response. We will contact you as soon as possible, but we ask for your patience.
Do you have a question for us?
- Please fill out the contact form (in Dutch or English).
or
- Call 030 – 252 08 35 (available by telephone Monday to Thursday from 10.00:14.00 am to XNUMX:XNUMX pm).
Before we register you at the UAF, we will first contact you to discuss your request for help and how we can support you exactly.