Under certain conditions there are several possibilities for Albanian citizens that want to study in the Netherlands. Next to several short courses there are several Bachelor, MA, MS and PhD programmes at the different Universities and Colleges. Moreover so-called “tailor made” courses can be followed. For more information about the different offered programmes click www.studyin.nl or visit the Embassy on Tuesday or Thursday between 14.00 and 16.00 hours.

To study in the Netherlands each different course or programme requires certain admission requirements. If a student is admitted for a course or programme he/she can, under certain conditions, be granted with a scholarship. More information about scholarships can be found at www.nuffic.nl. Application forms can be downloaded or purchased at the Embassy. An application can only be submitted if the applicant possesses a valid admission for the concerning University or College. The application form has to be filled out completely and has to be submitted at the Embassy. It will be forwarded to the executing administrative office in the Netherlands, Nuffic, which decides on scholarship grants. Both the Embassy and the applicant will be informed on time about the decision.

In support of a visa application a proof of admission for the desired study/course in the BENELUX has to be presented.

As regards the promotion of the Dutch language, the first Albanian-Dutch dictionary has been published by Co-Plan at the 17th of October 2003. To find more about the organisation that published it, look at the web-site www.co-plan.org.