STEP 1
Submit Your Application Complete the online DGSOP application form. Application Fee: 0
STEP 2
Profile Review We review the information provided in your application, including your educational background, study preferences and basic eligibility information.
STEP 3
Opportunity Assessment Applicants who meet the applicable criteria may be contacted regarding suitable education opportunities or further assessment. Selection, if used for a particular programme, will follow the published rules of that programme
STEP 4
University Application Where applicable, students proceed through the relevant university admission process. Admission decisions are made by the respective educational institution
STEP 5
Immigration Process If admitted to an eligible Dutch programme, the relevant educational institution handles the applicable student residence-permit process according to Dutch immigration rules.
The IND states that only the educational institution can apply for the university/higher-education student residence permit in the relevant procedure.
Important No Guaranteed Visa DGSOP cannot guarantee:
❌ University admission ❌ Scholarship ❌ MVV ❌ Residence permit ❌ Visa approval ❌ Employment Final decisions are made by the relevant university and/or Dutch authorities.