Should You Still Study in the Netherlands in 2026 | Housing Crisis, Cost of Living, Student Life

Thinking about studying in the Netherlands in 2026? Here’s the honest truth before you decide. 🇳🇱 For years, the Netherlands has been sold as the perfect study destination — top-ranked universities, international cities, great career opportunities, and a high quality of life. But most students only hear the dream version. In reality, studying in the Netherlands also comes with real challenges: a housing crisis, rising living costs, intense academics, visa rules, limited job options, and major differences between EU and non-EU students. In this video, we break down the real pros and cons of studying in the Netherlands in 2026 — so you can decide whether it’s still worth it for you. We cover: ✅ Dutch universities — why the education is strong, but harder than many students expect ✅ Course cuts & limited spots — what may change in 2025 and 2026 ✅ Academic pressure — Dutch grading, workload, and why getting high marks is not easy ✅ Cost of living — what daily expenses actually look like and how students manage them ✅ DUO student finance — who can apply and how it can help with monthly costs ✅ Housing crisis — why finding a room is one of the biggest challenges for students ✅ Non-EU student rules — visa, residence permit, work limits, tuition fees, and job restrictions ✅ Career opportunities — internships, networking, and the orientation year after graduation We're Milan and Andrei — two Computer Science graduates from the University of Groningen. Milan moved 5 times in his first 10 months in the Netherlands. Andrei spent his first month in a hotel surviving on €5 salads. We built Student in the Netherlands so no one else has to figure this out alone. — 📥 FREE — Netherlands Student Survival Kit (housing cheat sheet, Dutch admin roadmap, copy-paste housing templates, and the money guide): 👉 https://studentinthenetherlands.com/f... 📞 Book a free 30-minute call with us — we'll look at your specific situation, no strings attached: 👉 https://studentinthenetherlands.com/call 🎓 Ready to get proper support with your move? See how we help students with housing, visa, admin, and everything in between: 👉 https://studentinthenetherlands.com/e... — 📱 Follow us: Instagram: @studentinthenetherlands_ TikTok: @studentinthenetherlands — #Netherlands #StudyInTheNetherlands #InternationalStudents #DutchUniversity #StudentHousing #HousingInTheNetherlands #MovingToNetherlands #StudyAbroad #StudentLife #InternationalStudentLife