Unfortunately the University of Nijmegen is not in a position to offer scholarships to foreign students either. Except citizens from EU-countries, foreign students are not allowed to work. The residence permit is only given for the purpose of study. This all means that foreign students have to take care of themselves to finance their university study in the Netherlands. Without having the amount of money mentioned above the necessary residence permit for the purpose of study will be denied by the Dutch Justice Department.
Every foreign student needs a residence permit to study in the Netherlands.
Citizens of EU-countries, Norway, Finland, Iceland, Austria, Switzerland, Monaco, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, United States of America and Canada can apply for and obtain a residence permit after their arrival in the Netherlands. One should apply for this document at the Dutch embassy or consulate in the country where one is a citizen or a legal resident. Students arriving in the Netherlands without an authorisation for temporary residence will immediately be forced to return to their own country. Please contact the Dutch embassy or consulate for further information on how to obtain a residence permit. A foreign student's prior education must meet certain admission requirements.