How a 19-Year-Old Nigerian Moved to the Netherlands With a €5,000 Scholarship
Busayo left Nigeria for Rotterdam in August 2025 after deciding that the cost and visa uncertainty of studying in the United States were too risky. He reapplied to Erasmus University Rotterdam during a gap year and secured a €5,000 scholarship toward his tuition. He says the full relocation process, including tuition, immigration costs and the required living-funds deposit, came to about €25,500. He shares how his university supported his visa process, what he needed to settle in, and why dependable infrastructure and easy European travel have made the Netherlands feel like home. However, he warns prospective Nigerian students to plan carefully. Housing is expensive, international students face work and internship restrictions, and part-time jobs may not cover all living costs. His advice is to research thoroughly, save consistently and avoid unrealistic expectations about life abroad.
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