Destination comparison · For Sri Lankan students
Germany vs Netherlands — which is right for you?
The EU's two most popular English-taught study hubs for Sri Lankan students. Germany wins on tuition (near-zero at public universities); the Netherlands has more polished English-medium programmes and a slightly simpler funds process.
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 Germany |  Netherlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Year-1 cost (LKR) | LKR 3.5M – LKR 5.9M | LKR 6.5M – LKR 12.1M |
| Funds to show for visa | LKR 4.1M+ living + tuition | LKR 4.7M+ living + tuition |
| Student visa | National Type D Student Visa + Sperrkonto | MVV + Residence Permit (via IND) |
| Visa processing | 6–12 weeks (after APS + Sperrkonto) | 2–4 weeks (after IND filing) |
| Post-study work | 18-month job-search visa | 1-year Orientation Year |
| Part-time work (term) | 140 full days/year (~20 hrs/wk) | 16 hrs/week |
| Typical IELTS | 6.0 – 6.5 | 6.0 – 6.5 |
| Bachelor's length | 3 years | 3 years |
| Master's length | 2 years | 1–2 years |
| Main intake | October (also April) | September (also February) |
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