Study preparation

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. LEEA more about receive and repay financial contributions.

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 
      OF
    • 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. 

 

Learn more about study options

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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