Work rules in the Netherlands
EU/EEA status and residence conditions determine work access. Non-EEA employment may require an employer permit and is subject to limits, while self-employment follows separate rules.
Use institutional career support
Ask universities about internships, career services, employer partnerships and graduate outcomes for your field.
Plan beyond graduation
Graduate residence and employment routes are separate from admission. Start checking them well before student status ends.
Information you can trust
Reviewed 2026-08-12 against Study in NL / Nuffic, Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND). Programme records remain managed centrally in SIT Connect.
National references: Study in NL / Nuffic; Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND).
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