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Netherlands flag Undergraduate & postgraduate study

Study in Netherlands

English-taught choices across research and applied-science institutions, with early housing planning essential.

Compare Netherlands Universities & courses
Undergraduate tuition €9,000–€20,000 non-EEA tuition guide / year · EUR
Typical fee range Current national guide, reviewed 4 October 2026
Postgraduate tuition €12,000–€30,000 non-EEA tuition guide / year · EUR
Typical fee range Current national guide, reviewed 4 October 2026
Living budget / month €1,000–€1,500 Reference budget · see conditions below

Why students choose Netherlands

Research universities and universities of applied sciences differ in degree design and career preparation.

Business, engineering and computing can be compared across many English-taught programmes. Verify current language and admission arrangements.

Student cities are well connected, but finding accommodation before arrival is a practical priority.

Explore strengths in Business Engineering Technology Design

Universities & courses

Undergraduate courses

  • Business
  • Computer science
  • Engineering
  • Economics
  • Design
  • Social sciences

Postgraduate courses

  • Data science
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • Business analytics
  • Architecture
  • Environmental science

Universities & institutions

QS World University Rankings 2027 · Overall

Delft University of Technology

QS 2027 · 48 overall

University of Amsterdam

QS 2027 · 60 overall

Eindhoven University of Technology

QS 2027 · 152 overall

Intakes & start dates

When can you start?

September is the main start. February entry is offered on selected courses. Selection-based programmes and housing applications may have earlier deadlines.

Start dates vary by programme.

Tuition & living costs

Undergraduate tuition · EUR €9,000–€20,000 non-EEA tuition guide / year
Typical fee range Current national guide, reviewed 4 October 2026
Postgraduate tuition · EUR €12,000–€30,000 non-EEA tuition guide / year
Typical fee range Current national guide, reviewed 4 October 2026
What these tuition figures coverCountry-level guidance for non-EU/EEA students: bachelor’s fees are typically EUR 9,000–20,000 a year and master’s fees EUR 12,000–30,000. These published bands are a planning guide, not one statistical national mean; institutions and specialist courses can charge differently.
Typical living reference / month · EUR €1,000–€1,500 Housing and daily expenses depend on the city and your choices.

National guide’s monthly student living range. Accommodation and city change the budget; housing should be arranged early. The guide’s itemised survey references 2024 rather than a fresh 2026 survey.

Part-time work & careers

16 hours / week OR summer full-time

Under the non-EU student residence route, an employer normally needs a TWV work permit. Choose up to 16 hours weekly or full-time in June, July and August; the alternatives cannot simply be combined. Internships and self-employment have different conditions.

After your degree

Eligible graduates can apply for the one-year orientation-year residence route, generally within three years of the qualifying study. During this route separate rules support job-search and work; verify eligibility for your qualification.

Career fields to investigate

Engineering & semiconductors Data & software Finance Logistics Design & sustainability

Notable student cities

Amsterdam

Business, culture and research, with especially competitive housing.

Delft

A compact technical university city near The Hague and Rotterdam.

Eindhoven

Engineering and design connected to a major technology region.

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