Universities in Netherlands that accept freemovers
Want to study in Netherlands but didn't get an exchange spot — or your university has no agreement there? You can still go as a freemover and apply directly. Below are the 9 universities in Netherlands we've verified as freemover-friendly, Medium tuition.
Eindhoven University of Technology
Eindhoven, Netherlands
Accepts fee-paying free movers (pay tuition to TU/e); confirm the amount for your nationality.
Leiden University
Leiden, Netherlands
Fee-paying free movers (independent study abroad) accepted; admitted per ~15 EC of approved courses.
Maastricht University
Maastricht, Netherlands
Fee-paying visiting / contract-education students accepted (varies by faculty).
Radboud University
Nijmegen, Netherlands
Accepts non-exchange fee-paying students via 'contract student' status.
University of Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Runs an 'independent student exchange (free mover)' programme. Tuition charged per course.
University of Amsterdam - Economics & Business
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Economics & Business faculty free-mover option; fees charged per course.
University of Groningen
Groningen, Netherlands
Accepts free movers; tuition charged per course unit.
Utrecht University
Utrecht, Netherlands
Accepts visiting students / free movers. Tuition charged per course (approx. EUR 875-1075 per 7.5 ECTS).
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
'Semester in Amsterdam' free-mover programme; direct enrollment, 1,100+ English-taught courses.
What is a freemover?
A freemover is a student who studies abroad by applying to a university directly, on their own — no exchange agreement or Erasmus spot required. You pay the host university directly and transfer the credits home. It is the route most students never hear about.
Tuition and requirements differ by university and change yearly — always confirm the exact details on each school's own admissions page (linked above).