Working during and after your studies

For international students, it is possible to work beside your studies, however for students who do not speak Dutch it is usually difficult to find something. As a non-EU student, under Dutch law you are only allowed to work 10 hours a week if you have a work permit. The residents of the new EU countries can also work 10 hours weekly but do not need a work permit. For more information, check here.

For international students who have completed their Master’s at VU University Amsterdam, there is a possibility to stay in the Netherlands an additional year to search for job opportunities, while maintaining your visa.  For more information, check here.