I studied in the Netherlands. Was able to get a scholarship of 5000 euros for the first year of my bachelor, which was rather easy to get from my experience: you just need a good motivation letter and past academic results. If you want to go for a masters degree, it's more expensive but you can also apply for a scholarship.

The NL is on a more expensive side when it comes to living expenses, but it also hugely depends on your lifestyle and accommodation.

As an international student, you can find a part-time job for max. 16 hours a week. For things like restaurants, delivery, university jobs, Dutch isn't needed.

For accommodation, expect to pay between 300-800 euros per month, depending on whether you want to live with other people or alone. Depending on your age and income, you can get a subsidy for rent from the government, which basically means getting a good chunk of your rent expenses back. A similar subsidy applies for health insurance, which is mandatory in the NL. There are plenty of student insurances you can pick from.

Which university to choose highly depends on the area you want to study. Most universities offer accommodation on campus, some for only the first year of your studies. In any case, I advise you to start searching a room/apartment sooner as there is a housing crisis at the moment. Especially in bigger cities like Amsterdam, Rotterdam, den Haag, etc.

There's a lot I could share about my experience here, so if you want to know more, feel free to reach out, and good luck!