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Hey broskiis,

I’m a non-EU student, English-speaking only, planning to do my Bachelor’s in Econometrics and Data Science at the University of Amsterdam.

I have a few questions about employment in the Netherlands after graduation:

1. Bachelor’s vs Master’s for employment

If I want to get a job and stay in the Netherlands after my studies as a non-EU graduate, is a Bachelor’s in Econometrics and Data Science enough to get hired and obtain visa sponsorship? Or do Dutch employers almost always expect a Master’s in this field?

Basically, is it realistic to stop after the Bachelor’s and work, or is a Master’s practically necessary to be competitive in the Dutch job market?

2. Working while doing a Master’s

If a Master’s is recommended/necessary, how realistic is it to get a proper career-related job while studying for the Master’s? I’m not talking about Starbucks, retail, hospitality, etc. — I mean something relevant to the degree, such as a working-student/part-time role in data analytics, finance, risk, econometrics, consulting, quantitative analysis, etc.

I’d really appreciate hearing from Dutch graduates, international students, or people currently working in econometrics/data/finance in the Netherlands, especially non-EU graduates who had to deal with the visa/sponsorship side.

Thanks!

Hi, I’m considering a Bachelor’s at Erasmus Rotterdam/UvA and wanted to ask about the real job market for non-EU international students.
Are employers normally willing to apply for a TWV for non-EU students, especially those who only speak English? How difficult is it to find a part-time job, is it realistic to consistently get \~16 hours/week, and roughly how much can students expect to earn per month?
Would especially appreciate experiences from non-EU students. Thanks!

Hi, I’m considering a Bachelor’s at Erasmus Rotterdam/UvA and wanted to ask about the real job market for non-EU international students.
Are employers normally willing to apply for a TWV for non-EU students, especially those who only speak English? How difficult is it to find a part-time job, is it realistic to consistently get ~16 hours/week, and roughly how much can students expect to earn per month?
Would especially appreciate experiences from non-EU students. Thanks!