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One-year master's keeps total cost and time abroad low; Globally recognised universities with clear entry requirements.
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UK vs Netherlands for Indian Students
A side-by-side comparison of studying in the UK and the Netherlands: total cost in rupees, work during and after study, and long-term options.
- UK: median ₹50 lakh
- Netherlands: median ₹60 lakh
- UK cheaper by ≈ ₹9.5 lakh
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UK or Netherlands: which is better for Indian students?
On our university data, the UK is cheaper: the median total cost is ₹50 lakh versus ₹60 lakh in the Netherlands. After graduation, the UK offers graduate Route: 2 years (3 for PhD); reducing to 18 months from January 2027, while the Netherlands offers orientation year: up to 12 months to find work after graduation. The better choice depends on your course, budget and long-term plan.
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UK vs Netherlands
- Median total cost
- UK: ₹50 lakh · Netherlands: ₹60 lakh
- Duration
- UK: Usually 12 months · Netherlands: 1–2 years
- Intakes
- UK: September/October · Netherlands: September (main)
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Which suits you?
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One of continental Europe's largest choices of English-taught degrees; Strong engineering, data, logistics and business programs.
Budget first
UK is about ₹9.5 lakh cheaper at the median on our data.
Career first
Compare post-study work: UK (Graduate Route: 2 years) and Netherlands (Orientation year: up to 12 months to find work after graduation).
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On our data, UK has the lower median total cost (₹50 lakh vs ₹60 lakh).
UK: Graduate Route: 2 years (3 for PhD); reducing to 18 months from January 2027. Netherlands: Orientation year: up to 12 months to find work after graduation.
UK: Up to 20 hours/week in term for degree-level study. Netherlands: Up to 16 hours a week during term (employer arranges a work permit) or full-time in June–August.
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