The healthcare system in the Netherlands is recognized worldwide for its excellence and accessibility, operating under a model where the family doctor (Huisarts) acts as the mandatory gateway for any non-urgent consultation and with whom you can communicate perfectly in English. To reside in the country, having health insurance is a legal requirement. If you are coming only to study, you can use affordable international private insurance (such as AON), but if you decide to work part-time, you will be required to purchase basic national insurance (Basisverzekering), the monthly cost of which can be almost entirely offset by applying for a state subsidy known as Zorgtoeslag.

If you come from outside the European Union, you can legally use your foreign driver's license for the first 185 days (six months) after registering with the city council. After this period, most international students must apply for a Dutch license through a demanding and costly examination process; however, the reality is that you will rarely need a car: thanks to the efficient public transport network and world-class cycling infrastructure, owning a vehicle is considered an unnecessary and impractical luxury for everyday student life.