Hi
i would like to apply to do a phd in the netherlands(Utrecht). can some one tell me what the general cost of living is there. Is an 18,000 euro per year fellowship enough or do i need to apply for other funding. thanks

Hi Tindo,
I am from the Netherlands and I live in Utrecht. Housing is very often arranged for foreign PhD's and I guess you will pay about 300 euro's rent a month here.
I shouldn't worry about the 18000 euro/year, you can still have enough money to spend it on other things than living!

this 18000 Euro/year is gross? do you know how tax is big in NL?

Hi. A PhD in the Netherlands amounts to about 1100 euros a month (after taxes). PhD studentship funding is regulated by the government so everyone gets paid the same. The 4th zear, your salary will increase. As ´small black flower´had said... you should be able to find an apartment for 300-500 euros a month, depending on location and size. Good luck!

Thanks for the infor. Monic i am not sure whether this is the gross or not. Is a scholarship taxed as well in NL?

living cost is 500 euro, and how many euro I will spending on foods, cinema etc? somebody knows?

18,000 is plenty

For new BMW this 18000 could be not enought:) but for simple life, should be okey

Is the funding that is given to PhD students taxed or not? and can the student loan company start to claim if it is above 17000 pound

If it's a bursary, it won't be taxed. If you are employed (working as a research assistant for example) during your PhD, then you would pay tax. Not sure about the student loan issue but (unfortunately!) there aren't too many PhD students receiving £17K per year.

Accomodation can be a lot more expensive in Utrecht if you 're not lucky. I'm paying 415 per month. Anyway, 18.000 are plenty, don't worry. And if its a scholarship, then you won't have to pay any taxes. I am thinking of starting a PhD myself here. Can someone tell me what would be the taxes in 30.000 euros per year? Or a rough percentage maybe? I really have no idea. Thanks