English-taught degrees in Netherlands
You don't need Netherlands's local language to study there. The official programme catalogue lists 647 English-taught programmes across 14 universities — 353 bachelor, 280 master, 12 post-master.
647English-taught programmes
14Universities
€2,694Typical EU tuition/yr
€978Living costs/mo
Universities with English-taught programmes
| University | City | English-taught | All programmes | Research rank (EU) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Amsterdam | Amsterdam | 103 | 168 | #20 |
| Utrecht University | Utrecht | 84 | 127 | #18 |
| University of Groningen | Groningen | 83 | 156 | #8 |
| Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam | Amsterdam | 67 | 146 | #46 |
| Radboud University Nijmegen | Nijmegen | 65 | 103 | #17 |
| Leiden University | Leiden | 63 | 132 | #39 |
| Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences | Amsterdam | 52 | 89 | #350 |
| Tilburg University | Tilburg | 34 | 68 | #296 |
| Erasmus University Rotterdam | Rotterdam | 27 | 92 | #87 |
| Maastricht University | Maastricht | 22 | 88 | #88 |
| Delft University of Technology | Delft | 14 | 56 | #102 |
| Wageningen University & Research | Wageningen | 13 | 53 | #78 |
| Eindhoven University of Technology | Eindhoven | 10 | 38 | #110 |
| University of Twente | Enschede | 10 | 57 | #169 |
Popular subjects in English
- Education (79)
- Linguistics and Languages (62)
- Media and Communication (36)
- History (35)
- Law (34)
- Cultural Studies (25)
- Economics (24)
- Medicine (24)
- Sociology (22)
- Philosophy (22)
- Religious Studies (19)
- Psychology (17)
Frequently asked questions
- Can I study in Netherlands in English?
- Yes. The official catalogue lists 647 English-taught programmes at 14 universities in Netherlands — mostly 353 bachelor, 280 master.
- What does studying in Netherlands cost?
- EU/EEA students typically pay around €2,694 per year at universities in our index. Individual programmes can differ. Non-EU tuition at universities in our index is usually €13,000 per year. Medicine and business programmes often cost more. Full breakdown: Cost of studying in Netherlands.
Last updated 2026-08-13.