Study choice for refugee students and professionals

You want to continue studying in the Netherlands and show your knowledge. But which program suits your previous education and ambitions? How does studying in the Netherlands work? We support you with making a study choice with our years of experience.

What can the UAF do for me?

Help with you study choice

Choosing a study in the Netherlands may be different than you are used to in your country of origin. It is important that you choose a suitable study that is achievable for your personal situation. At UAF we can help you get started choosing a study. You think about your own wishes and ambitions and we provide you with information about the various sectors for professions and education. You will also receive information about how the Dutch education system works.

Study choice guidance

Do you need more personal guidance? Then we can help you with a short study choice trajectory. We help you make a study plan and give advice on things like visiting open days and admission requirements.

Do you want to get started on making a study plan yourself? View our step-by-step plan 'How do I choose a study' to help you.

Can the UAF help me?

Whether the UAF can help you depends on your personal situation.

In any case, you must meet the following conditions:

You have an asylum background*

You want to study at MBO level 3 or 4, HBO or university

You have completed at least 11 years of education
You speak English or Dutch at an intermediate level (B1 or higher)

* You have a Dutch residence permit based on asylum or you have applied for asylum and this procedure is still ongoing.

Do you meet these requirements? Then contact us. When asking what the UAF can do for you, your level of Dutch is important.

To be able to study and work in the Netherlands, you need at least language level B1.

Do you not yet have a B1 Dutch language level?

If you integrate via the Education Route or the B1 route, you will receive Dutch language lessons via your municipality. Discuss the possibilities with your municipality. Are you unable to find a solution? Then the UAF can help you advise you.

Are you not yet integrating? Then we will first support you in learning the language. This is necessary to be able to study and work. We will support you in learning the Dutch language up to B1 level via our UAF Academy, an online learning platform (e-learning).

When can you register for the UAF Academy?

For the UAF Academy you must meet the following conditions:

You have completed at least 11 years of education
You speak English or Dutch at an average level, so that you can easily follow the e-learning courses at the UAF Academy

You have applied for asylum and

- Your asylum procedure is still ongoing
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- You have been granted an asylum residence permit but you do not yet have your own home

Are you a Ukrainian refugee under the Temporary Protection Directive and do you have an O-document or sticker? You can also register for the UAF Academy.

How can I register?

Do you meet these conditions? And do you want to request support from the UAF? Then fill in the form below contact form. .

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.

Contact us

Do you have a question for us? Fill in the contact form. We will contact you as soon as possible.

Note: complete the form in Dutch or English.

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.

Prefer to talk to someone on the phone? Please call: 030 – 252 08 35.

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