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- Studying I don't get WO vs HBO University or university of applied sciences? WO, HBO and MBO explained What TU/e, Fontys, Design Academy Eindhoven and Summa each offer, how long it takes, what it costs and how to pick. 8 min read · updated 13 October 2026
- Money & work Can I get money from the government? Money you can get back: rent benefit, healthcare benefit and student finance 8 min read · updated 13 October 2026
- Money & work Eindhoven is more expensive than I thought Saving money in Eindhoven: discounts, cheap trains and second-hand finds 7 min read · updated 13 October 2026
- Daily life I want to learn Dutch Learning Dutch in Eindhoven: courses, language cafés and civic integration 6 min read · updated 12 October 2026
- Studying I want to apply to TU/e Applying to TU/e as an international student 7 min read · updated 12 October 2026
- Studying I want to apply to Fontys Applying to Fontys as an international student 6 min read · updated 12 October 2026
- Money & work I'm looking for a job Finding a job in Eindhoven: Dutch CV, where to look and work permits 8 min read · updated 12 October 2026
- Daily life I need a Dutch phone number Getting a Dutch phone number: prepaid, SIM-only and eSIM 5 min read · updated 10 October 2026
- Getting around I need a bike Bikes in Eindhoven: buying, renting and keeping your bike 6 min read · updated 10 October 2026
- Daily life I want to meet people Making friends in Eindhoven: clubs, meetups and volunteering 6 min read · updated 10 October 2026
- Paperwork I need a BSN Your first week in Eindhoven: registering, BSN and DigiD 6 min read · updated 9 October 2026
- Housing I need a place to live Finding a room or apartment in Eindhoven without getting scammed 8 min read · updated 9 October 2026
- Health I need health insurance and a doctor Dutch health insurance and the huisarts, explained 7 min read · updated 9 October 2026
- Getting around I need to get around Getting around Eindhoven: bike, bus and train 7 min read · updated 9 October 2026
- Getting around I want to fly in 2027 Flying in 2027 while Eindhoven Airport is closed 5 min read · updated 9 October 2026
- Money & work I can't pay with my foreign card Paying like a local: bank accounts, iDEAL, Tikkie and Wero 5 min read · updated 9 October 2026
- Money & work I don't understand my payslip Working in the Netherlands: payslip, holiday pay and the 30% ruling 8 min read · updated 9 October 2026
- Studying I'm starting university here Studying at TU/e or Fontys as an international 8 min read · updated 9 October 2026
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