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Netherlands Residence permit for the orientation year as a highly educated migrant seeking employment

The Netherlands government feels it is important to give highly educated migrants enough time to find a job or set up their own company in the Netherlands after they have graduated. To this end, they can apply for a residence permit for the orientation year as a highly educated migrant seeking employment or as a start-up.

Applying for a residence permit for the orientation year as a highly educated migrant seeking employment

This residence permit is intended for:

- foreign students studying in the Netherlands;

- foreign students who graduated from a top university outside the Netherlands;

- foreign scientific researchers who have carried out research in the Netherlands.

These highly educated migrants will be given the chance to apply for a residence permit for an orientation year within three years of graduating. This allows graduates to return home after graduating and then come back to the Netherlands. But they can also apply for an orientation year straight away.

They can then use their residence permit for the orientation year to find a job as a highly skilled migrant. Foreign nationals are only allowed to work in the Netherlands if they have a residence permit. With the orientation year residence permit, graduates and researchers are free to work in the Netherlands during the orientation year.

Visa for highly qualified workers and for intra-company transfers
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Visa for highly qualified workers: Visa to carry out a work activity as an employee in Spain as a highly qualified professional, member of senior management personnel meeting certain criteria set forth in prevailing legislation, or as a graduate or post-graduate of a prestigious university and/or business school.

Visa for intra-company transfers: Visa to carry out a work activity as an employee in Spain as a member of senior management personnel, a specialist or a trainee, to perform a contract, or in respect of a professional relationship, when the transfer is made within the same company or group of companies.

The following family members of the worker may also obtain the visa:

The spouse or unmarried partner.
Children and adult children who are financially dependent on the worker and who have not created a family unit of their own.
Relatives in the ascending line in the worker's care.

Australia offers a wide range of study options across health, medicine and psychology, allowing students to match their interests with future career goals.

Students can specialise in areas such as nursing, public health, physiotherapy, mental health and more. However, there are six key areas where Australia has strong capability and growing global demand:

Nursing and patient care: As the largest part of the healthcare workforce, nursing education in Australia combines clinical expertise with leadership and digital skills to prepare graduates for complex, patient-centred care.
Social care and community support: With ageing populations and increasing disability needs, Australia emphasises person-centred care, equipping students to deliver inclusive, culturally safe support across diverse communities.
Mental health: Growing global awareness of mental wellbeing has driven demand for skilled professionals, and Australia’s training focuses on early intervention, integrated care and emerging digital approaches.
Public health and health systems: Students learn to prevent disease and improve population health through data, policy and system-level thinking, supported by Australia’s strong public health infrastructure.
Biotechnology and medical science: Australia’s focus on innovation enables students to contribute to advances in diagnostics, therapies and vaccines through cutting-edge research and industry collaboration.
Digital health and emerging technologies: With healthcare rapidly evolving, students learn skills in areas like telehealth, AI and data systems, preparing them to deliver more efficient and accessible care

Call 9840064273 to apply for these scholarships.

Poland offers a robust, affordable higher education system with over 400 institutions, highly regarded medical schools, and growing English-taught programs.
Public universities are generally free for Polish speakers, while English programs and private institutions charge affordable tuition (EUR 1,500–EUR 12,000 per year).
Top-Ranked Universities in PolandLeading institutions frequently feature in the global rankings:
University of Warsaw (UW): Located in the capital, it is Poland’s largest university and performs exceptionally well across various global rankings.
Jagiellonian University: Located in Kraków, it is Poland's oldest university (established in 1364) and renowned for its medical and arts faculties.
Warsaw University of Technology (WUT): Poland’s premier technical institution, renowned for its engineering and computer science programs.
AGH University of Science and Technology: Located in Kraków, it is a powerhouse for specialized technical, engineering, and scientific fields.
Adam Mickiewicz University: Located in Poznań, this highly-ranked institution is known for its humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.

Dutch research universities participating in the NL Scholarship for the 2026-2027 academic year.

You can find the specific closing dates and the fields of study for this academic year on the website of the institution you want to apply to.

Eindhoven University of Technology
Maastricht University
Protestant Theological University
Radboud University
Theological University Apeldoorn
University of Groningen
University of Twente
Utrecht Theological University
Utrecht University
VU Amsterdam
Wageningen University & Research

Aeres University of Applied Sciences
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Amsterdam University of the Arts
ArtEZ Institute of the Arts
Breda University of Applied Sciences
Codarts Rotterdam
Design Academy Eindhoven
Driestar Christian University
Fontys University of Applied Sciences
Gerrit Rietveld Academie
The Hague University of Applied Sciences
Hanze University of Applied Sciences
Hotelschool The Hague
HAN University of Applied Sciences
HKU University of Applied Sciences
HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht
HZ University of Applied Sciences
NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences
Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences
Saxion University of Applied Sciences
Thomas More Hogeschool
University of the Arts, The Hague
Zuyd University of Applied Sciences

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Scholarship offer - University of East London.

We are delighted to share an exciting update for the September 2026 intake at the University of East London!

As part of UEL’s continued commitment to supporting international students and empowering our valued agent partners across South Asia, we are pleased to introduce a GBP 3,000 International Scholarship for all South Asian students across all courses.

This new scholarship initiative reflects our dedication to making a UK education more accessible, affordable, and attractive for students aspiring to study in the heart of London at a career-focused university preparing graduates for the jobs of the future.