
This procedure takes approximately 4 weeks. You will not have to arrange your immigration matters on your own, the university will apply for your visa and/or residence permit on your behalf. Please be advised that a visa and a residence permit are not the same. To check if you need a visa and/or residence permit, you should check the Nuffic website. Your nationality determines the immigration arrangements you need to take before coming to study at TU/e. Most students with a non-EU nationality who want to stay in the Netherlands for more than 90 days need an entry visa (MVV) and/or residence permit (VVR).

Some practicalities of moving to Eindhoven and how TU/e will help you with these matters: Non-EU students Education and Student affairs provides a range of services to ensure that you get here in time to start your exchange period at TU/e, with all the necessary paperwork completed.

Going to a university in a new country is an exciting and possibly a slightly daunting prospect, particularly if it is your first time living abroad.
