Destination comparison · For Sri Lankan students
Netherlands vs Ireland — which is right for you?
Two English-friendly EU destinations with strong graduate outcomes. Ireland is fully English with a one-year Master's and 2-year Stay Back; the Netherlands has more English-taught choice and a similar one-year post-study Orientation Year.
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 Netherlands |  Ireland | |
|---|---|---|
| Year-1 cost (LKR) | LKR 6.5M – LKR 12.1M | LKR 7.3M – LKR 16.3M |
| Funds to show for visa | LKR 4.7M+ living + tuition | LKR 3.5M+ living + tuition |
| Student visa | MVV + Residence Permit (via IND) | Long-Stay (D) Study Visa + IRP Stamp 2 |
| Visa processing | 2–4 weeks (after IND filing) | 4–8 weeks (pre-clearance) |
| Post-study work | 1-year Orientation Year | Up to 2 years (Stay Back) |
| Part-time work (term) | 16 hrs/week | 20 hrs/week |
| Typical IELTS | 6.0 – 6.5 | 6.0 – 6.5 |
| Bachelor's length | 3 years | 3–4 years |
| Master's length | 1–2 years | 1 year |
| Main intake | September (also February) | September |
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