Country guide

Studying in the Netherlands

More English-taught master's programmes than any other non-English-speaking country in Europe.

PROGRAMMES
1,617
English-taught master's
UNIVERSITIES
126
CITIES
28
TUITION FROM
€2,601
/ yr (Non-EU)

What it actually takes to study here

The four things every international applicant to the Netherlands needs to understand before applying.

Student visa

Non-EU students need a residence permit (VVR), arranged by the university on your behalf. EU students only need to register with the local municipality.

Post-study work

Orientation Year (zoekjaar) visa — 12 months to find skilled work after graduation. No employer sponsorship needed during this period.

Tuition

Statutory fee around €2,500/yr for EU students; institutional fees for non-EU students typically range €14,000–26,000/yr depending on the field.

Scholarships

Holland Scholarship (€5,000), university-specific funds such as the Amsterdam Excellence and Justus & Louise van Effen scholarships, plus Erasmus+ for EU mobility.

Where you'd actually live

12 cities host English-taught master's. Each has its own rent, vibe, and job market.

Amsterdam
354 programmes
Groningen
178 programmes
Utrecht
176 programmes
Leiden
136 programmes
Rotterdam
124 programmes
Nijmegen
119 programmes
Eindhoven
83 programmes
Maastricht
78 programmes
Tilburg
78 programmes
Delft
37 programmes
Wageningen
34 programmes
Arnhem
30 programmes

Universities in the Netherlands

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Featured master's programmes

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Which programme in the Netherlands actually fits you?

Seven quick questions. A personal fit score against every English-taught master’s on file.