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Study in Netherlands
The Netherlands is one of Europe's most popular study destinations, offering internationally recognized universities, hundreds of English-taught programmes, innovative education, and excellent career opportunities.
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Tuition Fees
Students from the EU/EEA, Switzerland or Suriname usually pay the statutory fee set by the Dutch government. Other students pay an institutional fee that each university sets per programme, so check the programme page. Some institutions also charge an application fee of about €75–€100.
- Statutory fee, EU/EEA/Swiss/Surinamese students (2026-27)
- €2,694 per year
- Institutional fee, non-EU bachelor's (typical range)
- About €9,000 – €20,000 per year
- Institutional fee, non-EU master's (typical range)
- About €12,000 – €30,000 per year
Sources: Study in NL (Nuffic): Tuition fees
Last checked October 2026. Rules and amounts change, so confirm with the official source.
Living Costs
To get a student residence permit, you must show the IND that you have enough money for living costs. The amount is the IND study norm, which is updated every January.
- Visa proof of funds, university/HBO (2026)
- €1,130.77 per month
- Visa proof of funds for 12 months (2026)
- €13,569.24
Sources: IND: Required amounts and income requirements; IND: Income requirements for study
Last checked October 2026. Rules and amounts change, so confirm with the official source.
Student Jobs
Non-EU/EEA students may work alongside their studies, but the employer must get a work permit (TWV) for them. For each year you must choose either part-time work during the year or full-time seasonal work in the summer, not both. After graduating, you can apply for the orientation-year permit to look for work, with free access to the labour market.
- During the year (with employer's TWV)
- Up to 16 hours per week
- Seasonal alternative (with employer's TWV)
- Full-time in June, July and August
- Post-study: orientation year
- 1 year; apply within 3 years of graduating; no work permit needed
Sources: IND: Student residence permit for university or higher professional education; Netherlands Labour Authority: Foreign students; IND: Residence permit for orientation year
Last checked October 2026. Rules and amounts change, so confirm with the official source.
Popular Universities in Netherlands
Delft University of Technology
Delft, Netherlands
Public University
TU Delft is internationally recognized for engineering, technology, architecture, and innovation. It attracts students from more than 100 countries.
View university details →University of Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Public University
The University of Amsterdam offers a wide range of English-taught programmes and is internationally recognized for research excellence and innovation.
View university details →Utrecht University
Utrecht, Netherlands
Public University
Utrecht University is internationally recognized for research excellence and offers numerous English-taught bachelor's and master's programmes.
View university details →Erasmus University Rotterdam
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Public University
Erasmus University Rotterdam is highly respected for business, economics, health sciences, and social sciences, with students from around the world.
View university details →Leiden University
Leiden, Netherlands
Public University
Leiden University is renowned for research, international law, humanities, and political sciences, offering many English-taught programmes.
View university details →Eindhoven University of Technology
Eindhoven, Netherlands
Public University
Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is internationally recognized for engineering, computer science, artificial intelligence, and close collaboration with industry.
View university details →Wageningen University & Research
Wageningen, Netherlands
Public University
Wageningen University & Research is globally recognized for agriculture, food science, sustainability, biotechnology, and environmental research.
View university details →Maastricht University
Maastricht, Netherlands
Public University
Maastricht University is one of Europe's most international universities and is well known for medicine, business, psychology, and law.
View university details →Radboud University
Nijmegen, Netherlands
Public University
Radboud University is internationally respected for research, healthcare, artificial intelligence, psychology, and life sciences.
View university details →Tilburg University
Tilburg, Netherlands
Public University
Tilburg University is particularly known for business, economics, law, and behavioural sciences, attracting students from around the world.
View university details →University of Groningen
Groningen, Netherlands
Public University
The University of Groningen is internationally recognized for research excellence and offers a wide range of English-taught bachelor's and master's programmes.
View university details →Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Public University
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers internationally recognized programmes across business, science, health, law, and technology.
View university details →University of Twente
Enschede, Netherlands
Public University
The University of Twente combines engineering, social sciences, and entrepreneurship to prepare students for global careers.
View university details →HAN University of Applied Sciences
Arnhem, Netherlands
University of Applied Sciences
HAN University of Applied Sciences offers practice-oriented education with strong links to industry and numerous English-taught programmes.
View university details →Fontys University of Applied Sciences
Eindhoven, Netherlands
University of Applied Sciences
Fontys University of Applied Sciences is known for practical education, industry collaboration, and a broad selection of English-taught programmes.
View university details →Saxion University of Applied Sciences
Enschede, Netherlands
University of Applied Sciences
Saxion University of Applied Sciences offers career-oriented education with close industry collaboration and numerous English-taught bachelor's and master's programmes.
View university details →NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
University of Applied Sciences
NHL Stenden is known for practical education, international classrooms, and strong programmes in hospitality, tourism, business, and technology.
View university details →HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht
Utrecht, Netherlands
University of Applied Sciences
HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht provides practice-oriented education with strong industry partnerships and excellent career preparation.
View university details →Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences
Rotterdam, Netherlands
University of Applied Sciences
Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences emphasizes practical learning, innovation, entrepreneurship, and international collaboration.
View university details →Avans University of Applied Sciences
Breda, Netherlands
University of Applied Sciences
Avans University of Applied Sciences offers high-quality, practice-oriented education with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and international careers.
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