Studying in Netherlands

The Netherlands offers hundreds of English-taught programs, a welcoming international student community, and a highly innovative economy — home to major global companies like ASML, Shell, and Philips.

Costs

Average tuition: €2,200 – €15,000/year. Cost of living: €1,000 – €1,500/month. Currency: EUR.

Why students choose Netherlands

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Visa and student permits

EU students can enroll without a visa. Non-EU students need a residence permit (MVV/VVR), arranged through their university under the sponsorship model. Required: admission letter, health insurance, proof of sufficient funds (approx. €900/month), and a clean criminal record.

Top universities by field

Computer Science & Software Engineering

• TU Delft
• University of Amsterdam
• Eindhoven University of Technology
• Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Medicine & Health Sciences

• Amsterdam UMC
• Erasmus MC
• Leiden University Medical Centre
• Maastricht University

Business Administration & Management

• Rotterdam School of Management (Erasmus)
• Amsterdam Business School
• Tilburg University
• University of Groningen

Law & Political Science

• Utrecht University (Law)
• Leiden University (Law)
• Maastricht University (Law)
• University of Amsterdam (Law)

Mechanical & Civil Engineering

• TU Delft
• Eindhoven University of Technology
• University of Twente
• Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Psychology & Social Sciences

• University of Amsterdam
• Utrecht University
• Leiden University
• Tilburg University

Creative Arts & Graphic Design

• Design Academy Eindhoven
• Gerrit Rietveld Academie (Amsterdam)
• ArtEZ University of the Arts
• Royal Academy of Art The Hague

Environmental Science & Sustainability

• Wageningen University (WUR)
• Utrecht University (Geosciences)
• Leiden University (CML)
• VU Amsterdam

Data Science & Statistics

• Eindhoven University of Technology
• TU Delft
• University of Amsterdam
• Utrecht University

Education & Teaching

• Leiden University (Education Science)
• University of Amsterdam (Education)
• Utrecht University
• Radboud University Nijmegen

Finance & Economics

• Erasmus University Rotterdam
• Tilburg University
• University of Amsterdam (Economics)
• University of Groningen

Architecture & Urban Design

• TU Delft (Architecture)
• Eindhoven University of Technology
• Academy of Architecture Amsterdam
• University of Groningen

Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences

• Utrecht University (Pharmacy)
• Leiden University (LACDR)
• University of Groningen
• Radboud University

Communication & Media Studies

• University of Amsterdam (Media Studies — QS top)
• Erasmus University Rotterdam
• VU Amsterdam
• Utrecht University

International Relations & Global Affairs

• Leiden University (International Studies)
• University of Amsterdam
• University of Groningen
• Erasmus University Rotterdam

Cybersecurity & Network Engineering

• TU Delft
• University of Twente
• Radboud University (Digital Security)
• TU Eindhoven

Game Design & Interactive Media

• Breda University (IGAD)
• HKU University of the Arts Utrecht
• Saxion University
• TU Delft

Nursing & Allied Health

• Utrecht University (Clinical Health Sciences)
• Hanze UAS Groningen
• HU Utrecht
• Fontys University

Marketing & Advertising

• Erasmus University Rotterdam
• University of Amsterdam
• Tilburg University
• University of Groningen

Linguistics & Translation

• University of Amsterdam
• Leiden University (LUCL)
• Utrecht University (UiL-OTS)
• Radboud University (MPI Nijmegen)

Electrical & Electronics Engineering

• TU Delft
• TU Eindhoven
• University of Twente
• TU Delft — Microelectronics

Artificial Intelligence & Robotics

• University of Amsterdam (ELLIS)
• TU Delft (Robotics)
• TU Eindhoven
• Radboud University

Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering

• Wageningen University
• TU Delft (Biotechnology)
• Utrecht University
• Leiden University

Dentistry & Oral Health

• ACTA Amsterdam (UvA/VU)
• Radboud University
• University of Groningen
• Utrecht University programs

Veterinary Medicine & Animal Sciences

• Utrecht University (Faculty of Veterinary Medicine)
• Wageningen University (Animal Sciences)
• Van Hall Larenstein UAS
• Aeres UAS

Music & Performing Arts

• Royal Conservatoire The Hague
• Conservatorium van Amsterdam
• Codarts Rotterdam
• Utrecht Conservatory (HKU)

Sports Science & Physiotherapy

• Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (Human Movement)
• University of Groningen
• HAN UAS
• Fontys UAS

Hospitality & Tourism Management

• Hotelschool The Hague
• Breda University of Applied Sciences
• NHL Stenden (Leeuwarden)
• Saxion UAS

Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering

• TU Delft (Aerospace — EU #1)
• Inholland UAS (Aeronautical)
• Amsterdam UAS
• University of Twente

Physics & Astronomy

• Leiden University (Astronomy)
• University of Amsterdam
• Utrecht University
• University of Groningen (Kapteyn)