On the way to work
You want to use your knowledge and experience in the Netherlands. Together with you we look at your possibilities and opportunities.
What can the UAF do for me?
Preparing for the Dutch labor market
When preparing to apply for the job that suits your ambitions, it is important to know how the Dutch labor market looks at your education, knowledge and experience. In addition to a good command of the Dutch language, an employer will also look at your resume. Despite a good education in your country of origin and even a good diploma evaluation (IDW), it may be that a Dutch diploma or course is required to qualify for the job you aspire to.

Study and Language
If it is necessary to follow a course or study in order to qualify for the job that suits your ambitions, the UAF can guide you in this. For more information, see:
Eyad: 'I encourage everyone to go to work'
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In Syria, Eyad (33) worked as an engineer at the Ministry of Economic Affairs, among others. Once in the Netherlands it was difficult to find work. He came into contact with NS through the UAF. There he had the opportunity to gain work experience. He did this with great dedication and success, because he now works as a maintenance engineer at NS.
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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- Your asylum procedure is still ongoing
- 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.