Have you heard of the orientation year?

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Residence permit for orientation year

Although rather hidden, the Netherlands also offers a type of job seeking permit for recent graduates of top universities. The main difference here is that it must have been at a master’s or higher level and from a top 200 university.

Requirements

  • Have a valid travel document

  • Do not pose danger to public order or national security

  • Have been awarded a master’s, post-master’s, or a doctoral degree from a top 200 university in the last three years

  • Meet one of the following: a minimum score of 6.0 on the IELTS test or equivelant; the program was in English or Dutch

  • Have your diploma evaluated by Nuffic

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