Study preparation
for refugee students and professionals
You want to continue studying in the Netherlands and you already have an idea of which course you want to follow. But how does studying in the Netherlands work? And how does the admission work? We support you with our years of experience in preparing for your study.
What can the UAF do for me?
Help with catching up
Do you not meet the admission requirements for your study? The UAF advises you which preperation is the best for your studyplan. This could, for example, be a language course. Sometimes you just need extra math lessons or lessons in another subject. Have you passed all the subjects you need? Then you can start the training.
Help with your study start
Are you starting a study soon? There are often many things you need to arrange. For example, registering for the study, applying for student grants of lifelong learning credit and arranging you credential valuationWe help you with information and advice.
What are the fees?
Did you receive your residence permit after the 1st of January 2022? Then the municipality is responsible for your study preparation. Ask about the opportunities at your municipality.
Are you integrating under the Integration Act 2013? And do you have a funding from DUO? Then the UAF may be able to support you. You will partly or completely repay the costs that UAF pays for you. Whether you repay all the costs or a smaller 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 AcademyTo use 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-language 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
Do you have a question for us?
- Please fill out the contact form (in Dutch or English). We'll get back to you as soon as possible.
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.